Comparison

Spell, Write and Read vs Alphanumic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spell, Write and Read

This app makes learning to spell, write, and read fun for young children aged 3-6. It uses interactive tracing, letter matching, and audio cues to build literacy skills at a child's own pace. Features include multisensory activities and positive reinforcement to encourage steady progress.

Highlights
  • Trace and write letters and words
  • Spell and match letters with feedback
  • Hear letter sounds and phonics
  • Kid-friendly rewards system
  • 10 themed books with common words
  • Offline play
Features
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Learn to spell, write, and read — step by step. Spell, Write and Read turns early literacy into play for ages 3–6 with friendly visuals, clear voice audio, and gentle rewards. Start by matching and tracing letters, connect sounds to words, and then spell common sight words—at a pace that grows with your child. What’s inside • Trace & Write: Follow guided arrows to form letters and complete words. • Spell & Match: Drag and drop letters to build words with instant feedback. • Hear & Read: Clear voice audio reinforces letter sounds, phonics, and whole-word reading. • Kid-Friendly Rewards: Earn stars and cheerful cues that motivate without pressure. Books First Words, Animals, Colors, Food, Jobs, Shapes, Weather, Sports, Emotions, Clothes (12 words each). Why it works • Multisensory learning (see, hear, trace, do) builds confidence. • Short, repeatable activities fit real family and classroom routines. • Positive reinforcement encourages steady progress. Great for Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1. Parent & teacher friendly • All content unlocked (no subscriptions) • No ads; works offline after download

About

Alphanumic

Features
Read full description

Practice handwriting, spelling, and math with Alphanumic—an all-in-one learning app, with no ads. Trace letters and numbers with real-time feedback, write English words, and build skills through play. Explore the alphabet, practice cursive, build spelling skills, or tackle multiplication and division. Choose from different activities and difficulty levels, then take a break with coloring and gentle lullabies. LETTER & NUMBER TRACING • Practice uppercase and lowercase English letters and numbers. • Follow animated guides with real-time feedback on shapes and stroke order. • Explore four writing styles: Easy, Print, Cursive, and Traditional. ENGLISH WORD HANDWRITING • Practice writing words by hand, with examples to follow. • Get feedback on handwritten words with built-in handwriting recognition. • Explore word packs at Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty levels. ENGLISH ALPHABET • Explore all 26 letters with animal cards and example words. • Hear letter names and find letters within words. • Practice letter formation with easy tracing activities. SPELLING MASTER • Discover English words in themed scenes with pictures and audio. • Practice with find-the-word activities, letter-block puzzles, spelling quizzes, and handwriting exercises. • Build words and reveal pictures as you play. MATH PRACTICE & QUIZZES • Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. • Choose an operation and numbers to work on, and reveal pictures as you solve problems. • Try timed math quizzes at three difficulty levels. COLORING BOOK • Explore a wide variety of coloring pages. • Choose colors, fill pictures, and save your artwork. NAP TIME • Wind down with gentle lullabies, soothing music, and calming scenes. • Join Albie the bee for nap time or a quiet break. FREE TO EXPLORE, MORE WITH PRO Download Alphanumic for free and try selected activities across all seven features. Subscribe to Alphanumic Pro to unlock more learning activities, coloring pages, and Nap Time scenes, plus offline access. The app’s interface and learning activities are in English. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spell, Write and Read4 screens
Alphanumic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alphanumic at every 3 days against Spell, Write and Read's every 13 months. Spell, Write and Read's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Spell, Write and Read sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Alphanumic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spell, Write and Read ships an update every 13 months, Alphanumic every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spell, Write and Read versus Alphanumic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpell, Write and ReadAlphanumic
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB244 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRipple Digital PublishingGurgen Hakobyan

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Spell, Write and Read

One-time9
  • Pack "Animals"$0.99
  • Pack "Color"$0.99
  • Pack "Food"$0.99
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  • Pack "Jobs"$0.99
  • Pack "Shapes"$0.99
  • Pack "Sports"$0.99
  • Pack "Emotions"$0.99
  • Pack "Clothes"$0.99
  • Pack "Weather"$0.99
2 purchases

Alphanumic

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Access$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Spell, Write and Read free?
Spell, Write and Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alphanumic free?
Alphanumic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spell, Write and Read or Alphanumic have ads?
Neither Spell, Write and Read nor Alphanumic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spell, Write and Read or Alphanumic?
Spell, Write and Read ships an update every 13 months, and Alphanumic every 3 days. Most recently, Spell, Write and Read was updated on November 1, 2026 and Alphanumic on October 25, 2026.

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