Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Giant Picture Dictionary

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

Giant Picture Dictionary

This interactive dictionary uses over 1800 colorful pictures and definitions to help children expand their vocabulary. Designed for independent use, it features easy navigation and search functions for homework and general learning.

Highlights
  • 1800+ words with pictures
  • Interactive learning
  • Easy navigation
  • Word search
  • Picture menu
  • Letter menu
Features
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Dear Parents and Teachers ** 1800+ Words with pictures *** Picture tells thousands words. The giant picture dictionary is developed to meet the long-felt need for a simple attractive and interactive dictionary for children. Designed for a child to use by himself, it is easy to operate, read and understand. The app has been planned with a single purpose of helping children to help themselves and enjoy doing it. Easy to browse interface with simple touch gestures keeps the child interest in learning new words. Easy search option helps the child to find words of interest for homework or vocabulary. Over 1800 basic words with pictures not only attract the attention of the child but greatly expand the meaning of the words. Colorful pictures stimulates the child's interest in using the app and increase vocabulary. Parent and teachers who introduce this app can do so with confidence that every effort has been made to make it clear, understandable, and useful as possible. It is most important that the child be encouraged to use the app by himself: to make it his ever handy companion in learning. Teachers using this app (Giant picture dictionary) as a supplementary material can help the child in developing self-direction and self-control. All ages enjoy just going through the dictionary, looking at the pictures, reading definitions with ease. This app will be found suitable for users at different stages of development. Slow learners in more advance classes will find that it gives them just the help they need. Many foreigners in special english language classes can use this app as a great advantage. Key Features: More than 1800 words with definitions Colorful pictures to talk and learn about. Easy word search Letter Menu Picture Menu Swipe navigation Please Note: the app is free till words starting with F only, after that there is InApp purchase for unlocking the full version. Users are requested to provide feedback, your valuable suggestions will help to improve the product for new learners via free updates.

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 34 screens
Giant Picture Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SPELLING MAGIC 3 at 3.9 against Giant Picture Dictionary's 3.4. SPELLING MAGIC 3 also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 71%). Giant Picture Dictionary's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 12.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SPELLING MAGIC 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Giant Picture Dictionary 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 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of SPELLING MAGIC 3's written reviews are positive against 71% of Giant Picture Dictionary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, Giant Picture Dictionary monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SPELLING MAGIC 3 versus Giant Picture Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 3Giant Picture Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings) — better3.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better70.6% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.44.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYRafat Zohra

Customer experience

SPELLING MAGIC 3

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

Giant Picture Dictionary

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 3

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
1 purchases

Giant Picture Dictionary

One-time1
  • Giant Picture Dictionary$4.99

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Giant Picture Dictionary free?
Giant Picture Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Giant Picture Dictionary?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Giant Picture Dictionary averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Giant Picture Dictionary have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 3 nor Giant Picture Dictionary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Giant Picture Dictionary?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, and Giant Picture Dictionary monthly. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Giant Picture Dictionary on November 1, 2026.

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