Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Math Flash Cards ! ! *

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

Math Flash Cards ! ! *

Practice multiplication tables with this educational app. Customize the tables and number of problems to suit your learning needs. It's a straightforward tool for improving math skills.

Highlights
  • Multiplication table selection
  • Customizable problem count
  • Practice math skills
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Math Flash Cards is a great way to learn and practice multiplication. Select the multiplication tables and the number of problems in the "Settings" screen. 1) Quick selection of multiplication tables If you like this app, please consider giving it a rating. Your support will help keep the updates coming! Thank you for your support!

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 34 screens
Math Flash Cards ! ! *2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Flash Cards ! ! * at none against SPELLING MAGIC 3's 1. Math Flash Cards ! ! * also leads on ratings volume (73 vs 11) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.4). SPELLING MAGIC 3's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 23 months). 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. Math Flash Cards ! ! * asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPELLING MAGIC 3 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Flash Cards ! ! * has 73 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of SPELLING MAGIC 3's written reviews are positive against 50% of Math Flash Cards ! ! *'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, Math Flash Cards ! ! * every 23 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SPELLING MAGIC 3 versus Math Flash Cards ! ! *: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 3Math Flash Cards ! ! *
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings) — better3.6 (73 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1173 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 23 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 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYHorizon Business, Inc.

Customer experience

SPELLING MAGIC 3

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

Math Flash Cards ! ! *

All ratings70 ratings
Positive58.6%
Neutral12.9%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 3

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

Math Flash Cards ! ! *

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Flash Cards ! ! * free?
Math Flash Cards ! ! * is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Math Flash Cards ! ! *?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Math Flash Cards ! ! * averages 3.6 from 73 ratings.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Math Flash Cards ! ! * have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 3 nor Math Flash Cards ! ! * shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Math Flash Cards ! ! *?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, and Math Flash Cards ! ! * every 23 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Math Flash Cards ! ! * on November 1, 2026.

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