Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Sensory AlphaDrop

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

Sensory AlphaDrop

Features
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AlphaDrop is a fun activity for early learners and others who may struggle with more complex games. Drop letter blocks from the sky (A-E), maybe shout out the name of the letter when it lands! AlphaDrop is a full switch accessible resource, and you try to stack as many letter and number blocks, as high as you can, within the time limit. AlphaDrop remembers your last score. There is a practice mode and then 3 timed modes, with upper case letter and also numbers with a smaller and shrinking stacking platform for each mode. You can use a wide range of access switches and also the Microsoft Adaptive Controller/XBox controller. AlphaDrop also responds to screen tap, mouse pointer device as well as external keyboard control (space, enter, 1, 2) Sensory AlphaDrop contains no adverts, does not require a subscription and does not collect data.

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 34 screens
Sensory AlphaDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sensory AlphaDrop at none against SPELLING MAGIC 3's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sensory AlphaDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SPELLING MAGIC 3 versus Sensory AlphaDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 3Sensory AlphaDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYSensory App House Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 3

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

Sensory AlphaDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sensory AlphaDrop free?
Sensory AlphaDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Sensory AlphaDrop have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 3 nor Sensory AlphaDrop shows ads.

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