Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Clockwork Puzzle

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

Clockwork Puzzle

This educational app helps children learn to tell time through interactive puzzles. It offers various assembly tasks and play modes with adjustable difficulty levels, supporting visual and auditory learning.

Highlights
  • 5 kinds of assembly puzzles
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Auditory time speaking
  • Hint button for assistance
  • Universal iPhone/iPad support
  • Assembly and individual task modes
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Assemble the scattered parts and make the clock complete! This is an educational app for kids learning how to read time through fun puzzles. 【 FEATURES 】 • 5 kinds of puzzles (assembly task) that will help your kids become familiar with clocks. • The clock will be completed when the assembly tasks are cleared in order. • Each task has 5 difficulty levels. You can take on the challenge in small steps. • This app speaks out the time. You can learn with both eyes and ears. • There is a hint button to help solve each puzzle. • Both iPhone and iPad support (Universal) • Full support for Retina display (high resolution) 【 5 ASSEMBLY TASKS 】 • [ Clock Board ] Assemble pieces to create a completed clock board. > Learning geometry and spatial sense. • [ Clock Numbers ] Set hour or minute numbers on the clock board. > Learning the position of each numbers on a clock board. • [ Clock Hands ] Attach hands to a clock board and drag them to the specified time. > Learning how to set time with an operating hour and minute hand. • [ Gears ] Set gears inside a clock by its size and color. > Learning how to match by size and color. • [ What Time ] Choose the number of time which the analog clock shows. > Learning how to read a clock. 【 ABOUT LEVELS 】 Each task has 5 difficulty levels. You can take on the challenge in small steps. * In the beginning, you can play up to level 2. If you purchase the add-on at the store in the app, you can play all the levels. * Please purchase the add-on from the cart button on the title screen. 【 2 PLAY MODES 】 • [ Assembly mode ] 5 assembly tasks are cleared in order and a clock is completed. The stages appear automatically according to the child's learning levels. • [ Individual task mode ] You can select and play a favorite task intensively. It is the mode suitable for playing only your favorite puzzles or conquering your poor tasks. 【 RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 2-10 】 • Easy for little children to play, enjoy and learn. • This app is also designed for children with developmental disorders.

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 34 screens
Clockwork Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SPELLING MAGIC 3 at 3.9 against Clockwork Puzzle's 3.3. Clockwork Puzzle's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 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 Clockwork Puzzle 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 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of SPELLING MAGIC 3's written reviews are positive against 73% of Clockwork Puzzle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, Clockwork Puzzle every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SPELLING MAGIC 3 versus Clockwork Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 3Clockwork Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings) — better3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better73.1% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.46.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYKeaton.com

Customer experience

SPELLING MAGIC 3

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

Clockwork Puzzle

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral15.4%
Negative11.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 3

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
1 purchases

Clockwork Puzzle

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Full Version$3.99

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clockwork Puzzle free?
Clockwork Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Clockwork Puzzle?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Clockwork Puzzle averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Clockwork Puzzle have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 3 nor Clockwork Puzzle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Clockwork Puzzle?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, and Clockwork Puzzle every 9 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Clockwork Puzzle on November 1, 2026.

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