# SPELLING MAGIC 4 vs 1600

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SPELLING MAGIC 4 at 100% against 1600's 50%. SPELLING MAGIC 4 also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5). 1600's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 33 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SPELLING MAGIC 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 1600 asks for nothing beyond the download.

SPELLING MAGIC 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1600 has 77 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SPELLING MAGIC 4's written reviews are positive against 50% of 1600's.

SPELLING MAGIC 4 ships an update every 33 months, 1600 every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPELLING MAGIC 4 | 1600 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-4/id598794973/reviews)** | [3.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1600/id1179840697/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **77** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 169 MB | 250 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) | [White House Historical Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179840696) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### 1600

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1600/id1179840697)

Explore the White House interactively by pointing your camera at a one-dollar bill. This app educates users of all ages about the institution's role in democracy through engaging augmented reality experiences.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality exploration, Point camera at dollar bill to activate, Learn about the White House, Interactive educational content, Explore from different angles, Discover hidden surprises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🤩 Engaging animation
- 👍 Educational for kids
- ✨ Visually appealing
- 💯 Fun bar trick

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera focus issues
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Animation restarts easily
- 🐛 Limited content
- 🐛 Requires constant focus

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Camera focus is blurry
- Animation restarts when dollar bill moves
- App does not work on $1 bill only
- Camera keeps getting blurry

**Requested features**

- Support for other denominations ($2, $5, $10, etc.)
- Support for international currencies (pesos, yuan)
- Ability to continue animation without constant focus
- VR option
- Expand content and features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPELLING MAGIC 4 free?

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

### Is 1600 free?

1600 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 4 or 1600?

SPELLING MAGIC 4 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 4 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while 1600 averages 3.5 from 77 ratings.

### Do SPELLING MAGIC 4 or 1600 have ads?

Neither SPELLING MAGIC 4 nor 1600 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 4 or 1600?

SPELLING MAGIC 4 ships an update every 33 months, and 1600 every 3 days. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 4 was updated on October 13, 2026 and 1600 on October 13, 2026.

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