# READING MAGIC 3 vs Giant Picture Dictionary

The clearest difference is rating: READING MAGIC 3 at 4.9 against Giant Picture Dictionary's 3.4. READING MAGIC 3 also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 71%). Giant Picture Dictionary's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 22 months) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 13.7). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. READING MAGIC 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Giant Picture Dictionary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

READING MAGIC 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of READING MAGIC 3's written reviews are positive against 71% of Giant Picture Dictionary's.

READING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 22 months, Giant Picture Dictionary monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | READING MAGIC 3 | Giant Picture Dictionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-3/id446469837/reviews)** | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giant-picture-dictionary/id585224423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 250 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.7 | **4.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Rafat Zohra](https://appshunter.io/developer/412000260) |

## What reviewers say

### READING MAGIC 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-3/id446469837)

This app makes learning to read an exciting adventure for children. It uses interactive activities and science-backed methods to help master words with two or more syllables, building essential literacy skills.

**Highlights:** Science of Reading methodology, Focus on multi-syllable words, Blending and segmenting skills, Phonemic awareness development, Three engaging learning modes, Interactive reading games, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


### Giant Picture Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giant-picture-dictionary/id585224423)

This interactive dictionary uses over 1800 colorful pictures and definitions to help children expand their vocabulary. Designed for independent use, it features easy navigation and search functions for homework and general learning.

**Highlights:** 1800+ words with pictures, Interactive learning, Easy navigation, Word search, Picture menu, Letter menu

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Giant Picture Dictionary | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is READING MAGIC 3 free?

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

### Is Giant Picture Dictionary free?

Giant Picture Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, READING MAGIC 3 or Giant Picture Dictionary?

READING MAGIC 3 is rated higher. READING MAGIC 3 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Giant Picture Dictionary averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do READING MAGIC 3 or Giant Picture Dictionary have ads?

Neither READING MAGIC 3 nor Giant Picture Dictionary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, READING MAGIC 3 or Giant Picture Dictionary?

READING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 22 months, and Giant Picture Dictionary monthly. Most recently, READING MAGIC 3 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Giant Picture Dictionary on November 1, 2026.

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