# SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Learning Patterns

The clearest difference is rating: Learning Patterns at 4.3 against SPELLING MAGIC 3's 3.9. Learning Patterns also leads on ratings volume (174 vs 11) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.4). SPELLING MAGIC 3's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 22 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SPELLING MAGIC 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learning Patterns sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learning Patterns holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learning Patterns has 174 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of SPELLING MAGIC 3's written reviews are positive against 78% of Learning Patterns's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, Learning Patterns every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPELLING MAGIC 3 | Learning Patterns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-3/id446294881/reviews) | **[4.3 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-patterns-pattern-and-logic-game-for-kids/id717236674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **174** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 78.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 20 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) | [Innovative Mobile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/420345423) |

## 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 |


### Learning Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-patterns-pattern-and-logic-game-for-kids/id717236674)

This interactive game helps children develop critical thinking and mental reasoning skills by teaching them to recognize and complete various patterns. It offers two learning modes with adjustable difficulty and a wide variety of objects for engaging, long-term learning.

**Highlights:** Pattern recognition and completion, Two learning modes, Adjustable difficulty levels, Variety of object collections, Automatic session summaries, Supports 8 unique patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABC - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shapes - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shapes - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colors - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pattern 8 Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Games | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning patterns
- 👍 Visually appealing interface
- 👍 User-friendly for young children
- 👍 Good for special needs students
- 👍 Educational and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 App stopped working suddenly
- 😞 Too easy and too little content
- 😞 Paid version doesn't transfer to new devices
- 😞 Micro-transactions/subscriptions disliked
- 😞 In-app purchases not supported by VPP

**Reported bugs**

- App suddenly stopped working
- Screen bounces when scrolling
- Incompatible with older iPads (requires iOS 6+)
- App will not allow object selection/movement at times

**Requested features**

- More patterns on paid version
- Option to permanently own the app
- Educational version for schools (VPP compatible)
- Option to keep completed pattern visible
- Longer patterns with three repeats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?

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

### Is Learning Patterns free?

Learning Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Learning Patterns?

Learning Patterns is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Learning Patterns averages 4.3 from 174 ratings.

### Do SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Learning Patterns have ads?

Neither SPELLING MAGIC 3 nor Learning Patterns shows ads.

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

SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, and Learning Patterns every 22 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Learning Patterns on November 6, 2026.

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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.*