Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Learn Patterns

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

Head to head
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

Learn Patterns

This educational app helps children learn and practice various pattern types through engaging, theme-based activities. It offers a variety of games and exercises suitable for different learning levels, making it a fun way to reinforce math concepts.

Highlights
  • Theme-based learning for fall
  • Supports AB, ABB, AAB, AABB, ABC, ABCD patterns
  • Multiple pattern activities and games
  • Differentiated learning levels
  • Progress monitoring for users
  • Cute graphics and interactive design
Features
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"Love using this app at our math center to review patterns! Lovely theme and cute graphics. So worth it" Emily D. - Kindergarten teacher WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS APP? - Kids love theme based apps and this is perfect for fall - Includes AB, ABB, AAB, AABB, ABC, and ABCD patterns - Includes many pattern activities and games - Variety keeps kids engaged - Easy to differentiate - Can focus on any pattern or mix it up - Can select easy or hard levels - Great for all ages - Can monitor user progress WHY KIDS LOVE IT - Lovely themes and graphics - Fun, simple, and interactive - Anything on an iPad is 'cool' compared to paper sheets - Huge variety of activities and patterns HEROIC SUPPORT Heroic Support is not just what we do. It's really what makes us, well, us. It's that drive to make a difference in your life - no matter how big or small. Really, it's our way of life because we want you to be our customer for a lifetime of fun and learning. Have questions? We are here to help. Email us at support@alligatorapps.com

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 34 screens
Learn Patterns4 screens

Verdict

The call

SPELLING MAGIC 3 and Learn Patterns both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of SPELLING MAGIC 3's written reviews are positive against 70% of Learn Patterns's. Learn Patterns's advantage is iOS requirement (6.1 vs 12.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 and Learn Patterns sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn Patterns holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of SPELLING MAGIC 3's written reviews are positive against 70% of Learn Patterns's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SPELLING MAGIC 3 versus Learn Patterns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 3Learn Patterns
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings)4.1 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.46.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB14 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYInnovative Mobile Apps

Customer experience

SPELLING MAGIC 3

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

Learn Patterns

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral25.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 3

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
10 purchases

Learn Patterns

One-time10
  • Level 03$0.99
  • Level 06$0.99
  • Level 07$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Level 13$0.99
  • Level 14$0.99
  • Level 25$0.99
  • Level 26$0.99
  • Level 27$0.99
  • Level 05$0.99
  • Unlock All Levels$2.99

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Patterns free?
Learn Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Learn Patterns?
Learn Patterns is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Learn Patterns averages 4.1 from 12 ratings.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Learn Patterns have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 3 nor Learn Patterns shows ads.

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