Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Number ID

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 ID

This educational app helps young learners match numerals with their corresponding number words. It offers various practice modes, visual aids like flashcards and number lines, and auditory feedback for numbers and words.

Highlights
  • Numeral to number word matching
  • Flashcard and whiteboard illustrations
  • Practice modes for 1-10, 1-15, 11-20, 1-20
  • Optional number line and number tiles
  • Auditory pronunciation of numbers and words
Features
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Match the numeral to the number word. A set of numerals in circles is randomly spread out on the screen and a number word is shown. Match the numeral to the number word by tapping on a number in a circle. A correct selection will highlight green. Or, an option to use a “flashcard” with a “whiteboard” to illustrate the number of items the numeral represents is also included. Options include practicing with numbers 1-10; 1-15; 11-20, and 1-20. You can also select to show a number line or ordered set of number tiles as a tool for matching number word with numeral. Tapping the number word will speak the word and tapping a numeral in the number line or tiles will speak the number. Designed as part of the Number Sense project at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SPELLING MAGIC 3 at 80% against Number ID's 0%. SPELLING MAGIC 3 also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). Number ID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.4). On price, update cadence 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. Number ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPELLING MAGIC 3 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPELLING MAGIC 3 has 11 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Number ID's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, Number ID every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SPELLING MAGIC 3 versus Number ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 3Number ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.410.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYClassroom Focused Software

Customer experience

SPELLING MAGIC 3

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

Number ID

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 3

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

Number ID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Number ID free?
Number ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Number ID?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Number ID averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Number ID have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 3 nor Number ID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Number ID?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, and Number ID every 6 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Number ID on November 1, 2026.

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