SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Little Reader Touch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Little Reader Touch
This multimedia learning app helps parents teach babies and toddlers to read. It offers engaging, varied lessons and downloadable content to expand vocabulary and improve communication skills. Join a global community of parents for support and shared learning experiences.
- Varied lessons with different fonts, colors, pictures, voices, and videos
- Downloadable content for on-the-go learning
- Large early learning online community for parents
- Vocabulary expansion
- Improved communication skills
- Increased self-confidence
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Q: CAN BABIES AND TODDLERS LEARN TO READ? A: They CAN, they DO, and they LOVE TO! Find this hard to believe? Visit www.brillkids.com to see many videos of babies and toddlers reading! Little Reader Touch is a multimedia learning app designed to help parents teach their babies and toddlers to read. It is based on the principle that babies and toddlers CAN learn to read, and LOVE TO do so! Although it can be used as a standalone product, Little Reader Touch is designed to be a companion product to the MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING Little Reader, a comprehensive software-based learning system for the PC. BENEFITS: • See a dramatic expansion in your child's vocabulary • Improve your child's communication skills • Increase self-confidence in reading and communication • Create a deep bond between parent and child • Become your child's first and best teacher! KEY FEATURES: • LESSONS ARE NEVER THE SAME Words are shown in different fonts and colors, and with different pictures, voices and video each time! This variety makes it much more engaging for your child, and helps to give your child a much more comprehensive meaning of the words. • MORE DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT Get more content from the Download Lessons screen and play lessons for your child while on the go! • LARGEST EARLY LEARNING ONLINE COMMUNITY Join other parents in what's probably the largest early learning online community in the world, and share in the fun of early learning with other parents from all over the globe on our Discussion Forum. **NEW TO EARLY READING?** Download "Everything You Need To Know About Teaching Babies To Read" for FREE from www.brillkids.com and check out our online resource website on early learning at www.brillbaby.com!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Little Reader Touch at 4.3 against SPELLING MAGIC 3's 3.9. Little Reader Touch also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (91% vs 80%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. SPELLING MAGIC 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Little Reader Touch sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Little Reader Touch holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of SPELLING MAGIC 3's written reviews are positive against 91% of Little Reader Touch's.
SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, Little Reader Touch every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | SPELLING MAGIC 3 | Little Reader Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (11 ratings) | 4.3 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 90.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 184 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY | BrillKids |
Customer experience
SPELLING MAGIC 3
Little Reader Touch
Bugs and requests
SPELLING MAGIC 3
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Little Reader Touch
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes when opening purchased lessons
- Words disappearing after app updates
- Sound not working in trial version on iPad
- App hangs on download and waiting status
- Auto-advance feature broken after iOS 6 compatibility issue
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- Inconsistent swipe sensitivity for page navigation
- Incorrect language downloads (e.g., Thai instead of French)
- iAccess download functionality not working
- App freezes during content downloads
- Stability issues with lesson management
Requested features
15 requests- Bluetooth switch accessibility for special needs users
- UK English version with proper pronunciation
- Math app for iPad (Little Math Touch)
- Music app for iPad (Little Music Touch)
- Ability to upload custom photos and curricula
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- Manual and auto slideshow modes with speed settings
- Recording feature for custom voice narration
- More transportation and construction-themed lessons
- Cheaper basic curriculum option
- More diverse word sets and lesson modules
- Slideshow mode for younger infants who cannot swipe
- Ability to turn off arrow pointer during lessons
- Community content store
- Faster download speeds for lesson packages
- More free add-on content
In-app purchases
SPELLING MAGIC 3
- Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
Little Reader Touch
- Action Words 2$0.99
- Wild Animals 1$0.99
- Wild Animals 2$0.99
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- Hand Actions 1$0.99
- Transportation 1$0.99
- Parts of the Body 1$0.99
- I Like the Way$0.99
- The Friendly Crocodile$0.99
- What I Do$0.99
- Common Animals 2$0.99
Questions
Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?
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