Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Awesome Memory Match Lite

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

Awesome Memory Match Lite

This educational game helps children improve concentration and memory by matching cute pictures of over 170 objects. It offers adjustable play modes and difficulty levels, with voice guidance in 14 languages, making learning fun and engaging for various ages.

Highlights
  • Match over 170 objects
  • Learn object names and sounds
  • Child-friendly interface
  • 11 learning categories
  • Voice guide in 14 languages
  • Adjustable difficulty and modes
Features
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- Selected by Apple as New & Noteworthy and What's Hot Worried that your kids have trouble sitting still without the TV on? Start early and improve their concentration and memory with a game everyone will love and want to play over and over again! Bursting with fun and educational features, kids will have a ball matching cute pictures of more than 170 objects while learning their names and what kinds of sounds they make. Flexibility is key, with adjustable play modes and difficulty levels to build confidence and offer exciting challenges for children of varying ages. Features: - Child-friendly interface with no complicated menus - More than 170 objects to play and new words to learn - 11 categories: toys, vehicles, animals, food, kitchen, living room, flags, ocean creatures, shapes, alphabet and numbers. - Clear and pleasant voice guide spoken by native speakers - Available in 14 languages: English, French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Swedish, Russian, Dutch, Portuguese, Norwegian, Danish, Korean, Chinese and Italian. - Adjustable game modes to suit different age groups - Multiple difficulty levels - Personal best scoring system - Beautifully illustrated original cartoons - Cheery background music track that can be easily switched on or off - For iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad Did you know that our brain contains billions of neurons and that each neuron is responsible for storing a different piece of information? Only a couple of thousands of these are used by most people. Memory games are a fantastic way for kids to develop important skills and have heaps of fun along the way! Parents have the choice between two play modes designed to cater to the different needs of toddlers and preschool children. In ‘Baby Mode’, the cards stay upturned throughout the entire game. Players only need to match the same objects, after which the object’s name will be spelled out and read aloud. ‘Normal Mode’ works like any ordinary memory game, but with added features to help and to guide. Both modes allow you to choose between multiple levels - from easy-peasy 2X2 small board all the way up to 7X4 giant board on iPad! Saved scores means no efforts are ever wasted and motivates players to beat their personal best. Tip for the parents: You can limit the amount of time cards are displayed at the beginning of each game in the settings menu. -------------- Connect with us! Visit us: http://www.GiggleUp.com Like us: facebook.com/GiggleUpApps Follow us: twitter.com/GiggleUpApps Email us: Support@GiggleUp.com Brought to you by GiggleUp, creators of the award-winning Interactive Telling Time and other educational apps for kids. Our goal is to promote learning through play with the purpose of helping children develop useful learning skills. Our apps have been enjoyed by children and used in classrooms all around the world!

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 34 screens
Awesome Memory Match Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SPELLING MAGIC 3 at 3.9 against Awesome Memory Match Lite's 3.6. Awesome Memory Match Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Awesome Memory Match Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPELLING MAGIC 3 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 80% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, Awesome Memory Match Lite every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SPELLING MAGIC 3 versus Awesome Memory Match Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 3Awesome Memory Match Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings) — better3.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.48.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYGiggleUp Kids Apps And Educational Games Pty Ltd

Customer experience

SPELLING MAGIC 3

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

Awesome Memory Match Lite

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral60.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 3

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
1 purchases

Awesome Memory Match Lite

One-time1
  • Complete set including 11 scenes$2.99

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Awesome Memory Match Lite free?
Awesome Memory Match Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Awesome Memory Match Lite?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Awesome Memory Match Lite averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Awesome Memory Match Lite have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 3 nor Awesome Memory Match Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Awesome Memory Match Lite?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, and Awesome Memory Match Lite every 6 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Awesome Memory Match Lite on November 1, 2026.

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