# SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Primary Writer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Primary Writer at every 2 months against SPELLING MAGIC 3's every 5 months. SPELLING MAGIC 3's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SPELLING MAGIC 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Primary Writer sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for SPELLING MAGIC 3 against 4.0 for Primary Writer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of SPELLING MAGIC 3's written reviews are positive against 75% of Primary Writer's.

SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, Primary Writer every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPELLING MAGIC 3 | Primary Writer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-3/id446294881/reviews) | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primary-writer/id532878729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Winztech Services LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806835062) |

## What reviewers say

### SPELLING MAGIC 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-3/id446294881)

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)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


### Primary Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primary-writer/id532878729)

This app allows children and adults to create and customize stories with various backgrounds and colors. Once complete, users can share their creations as PDFs or print them directly from their iPad.

**Highlights:** Story writing interface, Customizable paper backgrounds, Color customization options, PDF export, AirPrint direct printing, Kid-friendly design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Animals 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Valentine Fun | $0.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Treat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spring Faves | $0.99 | one-time |
| We Love Mom | $0.99 | one-time |
| We Love Dad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Summertime | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?

SPELLING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Primary Writer free?

Primary Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Primary Writer?

Primary Writer is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Primary Writer averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Primary Writer have ads?

Neither SPELLING MAGIC 3 nor Primary Writer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Primary Writer?

SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, and Primary Writer every 2 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Primary Writer on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*