# SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Funbrain Jr.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SPELLING MAGIC 3 at 80% against Funbrain Jr.'s 33%. SPELLING MAGIC 3 also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.6). Funbrain Jr.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (55 vs 11). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

SPELLING MAGIC 3 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Funbrain Jr. has 55 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 33% of Funbrain Jr.'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPELLING MAGIC 3 | Funbrain Jr. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-3/id446294881/reviews)** | [3.6 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funbrain-jr/id692246718/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 184 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **4.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [SandBox Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792410675) |

## 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 |


### Funbrain Jr.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funbrain-jr/id692246718)

This app offers a collection of five engaging games designed for preschoolers and kindergarteners to develop early literacy, math, and problem-solving skills. Through colorful characters and interactive play, children aged 2-6 can practice letter recognition, counting, patterns, and fine motor skills.

**Highlights:** Letter recognition and sounds, Early literacy skills, Basic counting and number sets, Sequence, order, and patterns, Problem-solving, Fine motor skills development

**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 Funbrain Jr. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Funbrain Jr.?

SPELLING MAGIC 3 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Funbrain Jr. averages 3.6 from 55 ratings.

### Do SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Funbrain Jr. have ads?

Neither SPELLING MAGIC 3 nor Funbrain Jr. shows ads.

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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.*