# SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games

The clearest difference is rating: Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games at 5.0 against SPELLING MAGIC 3's 3.9. Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.4). SPELLING MAGIC 3's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 53%) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SPELLING MAGIC 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPELLING MAGIC 3 has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of SPELLING MAGIC 3's written reviews are positive against 53% of Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPELLING MAGIC 3 | Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-3/id446294881/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorting-1-fun-preschool-games/id1083803293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 184 MB | 349 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Big Egg Studios, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083803292) |

## What reviewers say

### SPELLING MAGIC 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-3/id446294881)

This app helps children develop reading skills by focusing on multi-syllable words. It teaches letter sounds and word building through engaging activities and themed categories. Offers two challenge levels and a DELUXE version with expanded vocabulary and customization.

**Highlights:** Multi-syllable word focus, Science of Reading principles, Word building activities, Themed vocabulary categories, Two challenge levels, Pronunciation aid via pictures, Progress tracker (DELUXE)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


### Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorting-1-fun-preschool-games/id1083803293)

This educational game helps toddlers and preschoolers develop essential early learning skills through interactive sorting and matching puzzles. It features 15 animated levels with increasing difficulty, teaching vocabulary and pronunciation in multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Sorting and matching by various criteria, Vocabulary and pronunciation learning, 15 animated levels with ascending difficulty, Voice-over pronunciations in 13 languages, Surprise egg prizes, Focus and concentration development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Levels | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?

SPELLING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games free?

Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games?

Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games have ads?

Neither SPELLING MAGIC 3 nor Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games?

SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, and Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games every 6 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sorting 1 Fun Preschool Games on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*