# Picture Packets vs SPELLING MAGIC 4

The clearest difference is rating: Picture Packets at 5.0 against SPELLING MAGIC 4's 4.4. Picture Packets also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). SPELLING MAGIC 4's advantage is update cadence (every 33 months vs every 69 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Picture Packets holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPELLING MAGIC 4 has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Picture Packets ships an update every 69 months, SPELLING MAGIC 4 every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Packets | SPELLING MAGIC 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | — | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-packets-transition/id499955675/reviews)** | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-4/id598794973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 69 months | **Every 33 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bob Baratta-Lorton](https://appshunter.io/developer/499646138) | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Packets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-packets-transition/id499955675)

This app is part of a comprehensive reading and writing curriculum designed for beginning readers or those who have struggled with literacy. It focuses on transitioning from phonetic sounds to reading words in letters, helping children become independent readers and writers.

**Highlights:** Part of a 14-app reading curriculum, Aids transition from sounds to letters, Develops independent reading skills, Encourages creative writing, No ads or in-app purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SPELLING MAGIC 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-4/id598794973)

This app teaches children silent final 'e' words using phonics principles and interactive games. It helps build phonemic awareness and expand vocabulary through word building and exploration activities.

**Highlights:** Silent final 'e' word focus, Word building activities, Moveable alphabet exploration, Pronunciation aid with pictures, Phonics and phonemic awareness games, Science of Reading principles

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Packets free?

Pricing for Picture Packets is not currently listed on the App Store.

### Is SPELLING MAGIC 4 free?

SPELLING MAGIC 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Picture Packets or SPELLING MAGIC 4?

Picture Packets is rated higher. Picture Packets averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SPELLING MAGIC 4 averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Picture Packets or SPELLING MAGIC 4 have ads?

Neither Picture Packets nor SPELLING MAGIC 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Packets or SPELLING MAGIC 4?

Picture Packets ships an update every 69 months, and SPELLING MAGIC 4 every 33 months. Most recently, Picture Packets was updated on October 23, 2026 and SPELLING MAGIC 4 on October 13, 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.*