# SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs goREACT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SPELLING MAGIC 3 at 80% against goREACT's 18%. SPELLING MAGIC 3 also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.2). goREACT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (99 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

SPELLING MAGIC 3 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: goREACT has 99 ratings behind it against 11, 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 18% of goREACT's.

SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, goREACT every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPELLING MAGIC 3 | goREACT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-3/id446294881/reviews)** | [2.2 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goreact/id649585694/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **99** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 18.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 184 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago](https://appshunter.io/developer/501539528) |

## 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 |


### goREACT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goreact/id649585694)

Explore chemistry by virtually mixing elements to create hundreds of reactions. Discover element properties, view molecules, and follow guided experiments. Educational resources are also available.

**Highlights:** Nearly 300 virtual chemical reactions, Drag-and-drop element mixing, Molecule visualization with images/videos, Interactive Periodic Table with facts, Guided and free play modes, Themed reaction menus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Informative and engaging
- 👍 Simple interface
- 💡 Creative and educational concept
- 🔬 Useful for learning science
- 🤩 Used to be awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚫ Persistent black screen issue
- ⏳ Extremely long load times
- ❌ App doesn't work
- 🗑️ Garbage application
- 📉 Broken after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen on launch
- App won't load
- App crashes on opening
- Information pop-up too short
- Wrong atomic symbol for Terbium

**Requested features**

- Display reaction on the same page
- Include organic reactions
- Allow multiple elements to be moved at once
- Add better instructions
- Add history feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?

SPELLING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is goREACT free?

goREACT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or goREACT?

SPELLING MAGIC 3 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while goREACT averages 2.2 from 99 ratings.

### Do SPELLING MAGIC 3 or goREACT have ads?

Neither SPELLING MAGIC 3 nor goREACT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or goREACT?

SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, and goREACT every 4 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and goREACT on November 1, 2026.

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