Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Num Fu

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

SPELLING MAGIC 3

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)
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Introducing SPELLING MAGIC 3 – the key to unlocking your child's future reading success! SPELLING MAGIC 3 incorporates the main principles of the Science of Reading. SPELLING MAGIC 3 is designed to focus on words with multiple syllables, providing an engaging platform for learning. From everyday words like "pretzel" and "button" to compound words such as "bobcat" and "hotdog," this app covers a wide range of vocabulary, all grouped into themed categories for easy organization and enhanced interest. With a strong emphasis on teaching letter sounds and word building, SPELLING MAGIC 3 not only helps children learn the sounds of the alphabet but also indirectly teaches essential reading skills like segmenting. The app offers two levels of challenge to cater to different learning abilities. In the "Word Building" section, children use the components (letters) of the word to build it, while the "Moveable Alphabet" section allows them to use the entire alphabet for word construction. It's important to note that SPELLING MAGIC 3 aims to provide ample opportunities for practicing building multiple-syllable words, even including words that may not be part of a young learner's everyday vocabulary. This presents a unique chance to expand their word bank and vocabulary. Additionally, tapping on pictures will prompt the app to pronounce the word, aiding in pronunciation and comprehension. The free version of SPELLING MAGIC 3 offers 72 words, while the DELUXE version boasts an impressive 335 words, along with a range of customizable options such as two types of voices, three types of fonts, two letter color styles, a special feature to connect the letters, and a lesson progress tracker. This version includes over 260 additional words compared to the free version, providing an even more comprehensive learning experience. This app was developed by a team of educators using the Science of Reading Principles, accelerated learning techniques and Montessori principles. SPELLING MAGIC 3 has been thoroughly tested and approved by preschool children and their teachers in various settings. Your feedback and suggestions are highly valued as we continue to refine and enhance the app for an optimal learning experience.

About

Num Fu

Master basic subtraction facts through engaging educational games. This app utilizes proven subtraction strategies to help students build essential number sense in a fun and interactive way.

Highlights
  • Master subtraction facts
  • Utilizes ORIGO Education strategies
  • Fun educational games
  • Builds number sense
  • Interactive learning
Features
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Practise the art of Num Fu while mastering basic subtraction facts. Based on ORIGO Education's subtraction strategies, Num Fu allows students to master important number facts while playing fun educational games.

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 34 screens
Num Fu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Num Fu at 5.0 against SPELLING MAGIC 3's 3.9. Num Fu also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.4). SPELLING MAGIC 3's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SPELLING MAGIC 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Num Fu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Num Fu 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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SPELLING MAGIC 3 versus Num Fu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 3Num Fu
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.46.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB224 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYORIGO Education

Customer experience

SPELLING MAGIC 3

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Num Fu

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 3

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

Num Fu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Num Fu free?
Num Fu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Num Fu?
Num Fu is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Num Fu averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Num Fu have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 3 nor Num Fu shows ads.

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