Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Number Flash

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

Number Flash

This educational app helps young children develop number sense by flashing ten frames and having them recall the quantity. It encourages strategic thinking about numbers in relation to five and ten, aiding in basic fact acquisition. Teachers can use it for interactive classroom activities.

Highlights
  • Flashing ten frames with dots
  • Adjustable display duration
  • Number recall challenges
  • Develops number sense
  • Supports strategic thinking
  • Classroom projection mode
Features
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Helps children transition from counting to number understanding. Watch a video demonstration of Number Flash in action: http://studysmart.com/www.studysmart.com/VideoBankUsinNumberFlash.html A ten frame with dots flashes on the screen (you can choose the number of seconds it appears on the screen). Then the ten frame disappears. Children need to choose the number of dots they saw in the ten frame. They can’t count because the picture has disappeared. This coaxes them to think of a number of objects in relation to five and ten. This helps children to use strategies to learn basic facts. Kindergarten and 1st Grade Teachers: Project Number Flash on a projector. Have all the students answer with pencil and paper at their seats.

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 34 screens
Number Flash3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SPELLING MAGIC 3 at 80% against Number Flash's 33%. SPELLING MAGIC 3 also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 57 months). Number Flash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Number Flash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Number Flash holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of SPELLING MAGIC 3's written reviews are positive against 33% of Number Flash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, Number Flash every 57 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SPELLING MAGIC 3 versus Number Flash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 3Number Flash
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings)4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 57 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYMitchell Mark

Customer experience

SPELLING MAGIC 3

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

Number Flash

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 3

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

Number Flash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Number Flash free?
Number Flash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Number Flash?
Number Flash is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Number Flash averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Number Flash have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 3 nor Number Flash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Number Flash?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, and Number Flash every 57 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Number Flash on November 6, 2026.

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