Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 4 vs Number ID

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

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About

SPELLING MAGIC 4

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
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Introducing SPELLING MAGIC 4 – a dynamic app that focuses on teaching silent final e words to children. SPELLING MAGIC 4 incorporates the main principles of the Science of Reading. In the "Word Building" section, kids get to use the letters of the word to construct it, while the "Moveable Alphabet" section allows them to explore word construction using the entire alphabet. SPELLING MAGIC 4 offers ample opportunities for practicing building silent e words, including words that may not be part of a young learner's everyday vocabulary. This provides a unique chance to expand their word bank and vocabulary. The app also pronounces the word when the user taps on pictures, aiding in pronunciation and comprehension. SPELLING MAGIC 4 is committed to time-tested phonics principles to help children develop solid reading skills. It provides direct experience with letters and sounds to build phonemic awareness, improve phonological processing ability, and lay strong foundations in reading. The app includes games that focus on essential pre-reading skills such as blending and segmenting, offering meaningful challenges to strengthen phonemic awareness. Developed by a team of educators using accelerated learning techniques and Montessori principles, SPELLING MAGIC 4 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. SPELLING MAGIC 4 is perfect for young children learning intermediate reading skills and those who are learning the foundations of English as their second language. Join us on this exciting learning journey and give your child the gift of strong reading skills that will set them up for success in school and in life.

About

Number ID

This educational app helps young learners match numerals with their corresponding number words. It offers various practice modes, visual aids like flashcards and number lines, and auditory feedback for numbers and words.

Highlights
  • Numeral to number word matching
  • Flashcard and whiteboard illustrations
  • Practice modes for 1-10, 1-15, 11-20, 1-20
  • Optional number line and number tiles
  • Auditory pronunciation of numbers and words
Features
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Match the numeral to the number word. A set of numerals in circles is randomly spread out on the screen and a number word is shown. Match the numeral to the number word by tapping on a number in a circle. A correct selection will highlight green. Or, an option to use a “flashcard” with a “whiteboard” to illustrate the number of items the numeral represents is also included. Options include practicing with numbers 1-10; 1-15; 11-20, and 1-20. You can also select to show a number line or ordered set of number tiles as a tool for matching number word with numeral. Tapping the number word will speak the word and tapping a numeral in the number line or tiles will speak the number. Designed as part of the Number Sense project at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SPELLING MAGIC 4 at 100% against Number ID's 0%. SPELLING MAGIC 4 also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). Number ID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 33 months). On price 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 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Number ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPELLING MAGIC 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPELLING MAGIC 4 has 10 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Number ID's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPELLING MAGIC 4 ships an update every 33 months, Number ID every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
SPELLING MAGIC 4 versus Number ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 4Number ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (10 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.410.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYClassroom Focused Software

Customer experience

SPELLING MAGIC 4

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Number ID

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 4

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

Number ID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 4 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Number ID free?
Number ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 4 or Number ID?
SPELLING MAGIC 4 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 4 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Number ID averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 4 or Number ID have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 4 nor Number ID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 4 or Number ID?
SPELLING MAGIC 4 ships an update every 33 months, and Number ID every 6 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 4 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Number ID on November 1, 2026.

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