Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Learning Farm For K

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

Learning Farm For K

This app provides interactive lessons and practice for students in grades K-8, covering Math, Reading, Writing, and Science. It aligns with state standards and uses engaging game-based learning to reinforce classroom instruction. An internet connection is required to access content through a school-provided subscription.

Highlights
  • Math, Reading, Writing, Science (K-8)
  • State standards alignment
  • Interactive lessons and practice
  • Short-answer, multi-select, drag-and-drop items
  • Game-based learning
  • Dynamic math item generator
  • Extensive ELA content
Features
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This is the app for schools with a Learning Farm subscription. Download this app, then use your school provided login to use Learning Farm on your iPhone or iPad. Because this app connects directly to your school’s Learning Farm account, an Internet connection is required. Learning Farm provides high quality practice and instruction for students in grades 2-8. It is a fun and easy-to-use way to practice and reinforce exactly what is being taught in the classroom. Features: -Math, Reading, Writing, and Science for grades K-8 -High quality content thoroughly covers all your state standards -Giant bank of interactive lessons and instructional practice items -Includes short-answer response, multi-select, drag and drop items -Fun and challenging game play integrated into the learning process Learning Farm’s dynamic math item generator provides unlimited practice and instruction. Included in the program: an extensive library of ELA content with 2,000 original passages written for each level of reader. Learning Farm’s innovative approach includes short-answer response, multi-select, drag and drop, and other item types similar to what students will see on the new generation of state assessments. Fun and challenging games are integrated into the learning process to motivate and excite students. As they excel academically, students earn increasingly fun and exciting game play options.

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 34 screens
Learning Farm For K3 screens

Verdict

The call

SPELLING MAGIC 3 and Learning Farm For K both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of SPELLING MAGIC 3's written reviews are positive against 29% of Learning Farm For K's. SPELLING MAGIC 3 also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months). Learning Farm For K's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.4). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Learning Farm For K asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPELLING MAGIC 3 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of SPELLING MAGIC 3's written reviews are positive against 29% of Learning Farm For K's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, Learning Farm For K every 13 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SPELLING MAGIC 3 versus Learning Farm For K: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 3Learning Farm For K
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings) — better3.7 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1122 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.410.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYLearning Farm, LLC

Customer experience

SPELLING MAGIC 3

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

Learning Farm For K

All ratings22 ratings
Positive59.1%
Neutral18.2%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 3

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

Learning Farm For K

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learning Farm For K free?
Learning Farm For K is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Learning Farm For K?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Learning Farm For K averages 3.7 from 22 ratings.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Learning Farm For K have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 3 nor Learning Farm For K shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Learning Farm For K?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, and Learning Farm For K every 13 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Learning Farm For K on November 1, 2026.

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