# SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Sphere2

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.

Both are free to download. SPELLING MAGIC 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sphere2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SPELLING MAGIC 3 | Sphere2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-3/id446294881/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sphere2/id600783987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 184 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **9.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [AVer Information Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/336316718) |

## 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 |


### Sphere2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sphere2/id600783987)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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