# PLAY vs MagPaint

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MagPaint at 100% against PLAY's 51%. MagPaint also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). PLAY's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (25 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PLAY sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MagPaint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PLAY holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PLAY has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of PLAY's written reviews are positive against 100% of MagPaint's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PLAY ships an update every 2 months, MagPaint every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLAY | MagPaint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-doh-create-abcs/id652113712/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magpaint-experiment/id979443186/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlayDate Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/652113715) | [APP Technology Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/524936444) |

## What reviewers say

### PLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-doh-create-abcs/id652113712)

This app uses virtual Play-Doh to teach children the alphabet. Kids can trace letters, learn new vocabulary, and create custom Play-Doh scenes. It also includes letter matching games and progress tracking for parents.

**Highlights:** Virtual Play-Doh letter tracing, Vocabulary association with letters, Customizable Play-Doh creations, Play-Doh scene building, Letter matching games, Progress tracking for parents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Alphabets | $3.99 | one-time |


### MagPaint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magpaint-experiment/id979443186)

A digital magnetic drawing and writing board for children. It offers an instant clean slate for creativity and sharing. The app includes reminders to protect young eyes during extended use.

**Highlights:** Multifunctional drawing and writing board, Instant clean and share functionality, Realistic magnetic board experience, Eye protection reminders, Child-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MagPaint (Remove Ads) | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLAY free?

PLAY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MagPaint free?

MagPaint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PLAY or MagPaint?

PLAY is rated higher. PLAY averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while MagPaint averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do PLAY or MagPaint have ads?

Neither PLAY nor MagPaint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PLAY or MagPaint?

PLAY ships an update every 2 months, and MagPaint every 5 months. Most recently, PLAY was updated on August 28, 2026 and MagPaint on September 17, 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.*