Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 4 vs ABCPocket

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

ABCPocket

Features
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Basic English quiz app with grammar and vocabulary questions. Track your score and streak as you answer questions. Early prototype - feedback welcome!

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 44 screens
ABCPocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ABCPocket at none against SPELLING MAGIC 4's 1. SPELLING MAGIC 4's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.5). On price, ads 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. SPELLING MAGIC 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ABCPocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SPELLING MAGIC 4 versus ABCPocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 4ABCPocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 33 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYTAKURO INOUE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 4

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

ABCPocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 4 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ABCPocket free?
ABCPocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 4 or ABCPocket have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 4 nor ABCPocket shows ads.

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