Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Sphere2

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

Sphere2

This app transforms your iPad into a digital whiteboard, integrating live video from a wireless camera with lesson creation tools. Record and instantly upload lessons to the cloud for sharing with students or for review.

Highlights
  • Live video integration with wireless camera
  • Digital whiteboard for lesson creation
  • Annotation and drawing tools
  • Lesson recording
  • Cloud upload for recorded lessons
Features
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AVer Sphere2 App when used in conjunction with the AVer wireless camera is the first and only iPad digital whiteboard solution that integrates live video with lesson creation tools. You can even record Sphere2 lessons and upload them instantly to the cloud. When used without the camera, the App provides robust digital whiteboard functionalities for lesson creation and presentation. - Using AVer’s Wireless Cam stream live video of artifacts, experiments and more directly to the Sphere2 iPad App - Enhance the live video with notes, annotations, text, drawings and images to relay important aspects - Use the built-in whiteboard mode for step-by-step instructions and other content - With one click, record the entire lesson including video, annotation and other content - Automatically upload the recorded videos to the cloud (Dropbox®, YouTube®, Facebook®, Google Drive®, etc.) to send to absent students, substitute teachers or for review Visit averusa.com/education to learn more about Sphere2 as well as AVer’s other award-winning educational solutions.

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sphere2 at 4.5 against SPELLING MAGIC 3's 3.9. Sphere2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). SPELLING MAGIC 3's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Sphere2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sphere2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPELLING MAGIC 3 has 11 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Sphere2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, Sphere2 every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
SPELLING MAGIC 3 versus Sphere2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 3Sphere2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.49.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYAVer Information Inc.

Customer experience

SPELLING MAGIC 3

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

Sphere2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 3

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

Sphere2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sphere2 free?
Sphere2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Sphere2?
Sphere2 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Sphere2 averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Sphere2 have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 3 nor Sphere2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Sphere2?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, and Sphere2 every 2 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sphere2 on November 1, 2026.

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