Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs CloudLabs The cake machine

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

CloudLabs The cake machine

Features
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In this simulation, the pastry chef of your city must deliver numerous cakes. To do so, he has access to some machines that will help him in the process. Your mission is to assist the baker in configuring the machinery so that it can create the desired shape, decoration, flavor, and portions of each cake. To complete this task, you can use the mathematical calculations that are provided in the simulation.

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 34 screens
CloudLabs The cake machine1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloudLabs The cake machine at none against SPELLING MAGIC 3's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. CloudLabs The cake machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, CloudLabs The cake machine every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SPELLING MAGIC 3 versus CloudLabs The cake machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 3CloudLabs The cake machine
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB226 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYJiovany Orozco

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 3

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

CloudLabs The cake machine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CloudLabs The cake machine free?
CloudLabs The cake machine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 3 or CloudLabs The cake machine have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 3 nor CloudLabs The cake machine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or CloudLabs The cake machine?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, and CloudLabs The cake machine every 10 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and CloudLabs The cake machine on November 7, 2026.

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