Magic Spelling vs SpellJam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magic Spelling
This app offers a playful approach to learning spelling, allowing users to create custom word lists with their own voice recordings. It includes interactive games, practice and testing modes, and progress tracking. Parents and teachers can easily create tailored learning experiences for children.
- Custom word list creation
- Audio-based learning
- Interactive spelling games
- Printable word lists
- AI image generation
- Progress tracking
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Whether you're a beginner or already a word wizard, MagicSpellQuest offers learning through play with parent-approved features. No login required! Features: - Create your own word list. Parents or teachers can create words for kids. You can add your own voice or choose robot voice. - Practice your own words - Test your own words and get scores - Print words to a printer or PDF in 4 different formats. - There are many built-in list words which can be used for practice, test, and print. - Interactive spelling games - Audio-based learning with recordings - Custom word lists created by parents/teachers - Fun themes & changing mascots - Practice and test modes - Progress tracking and scorecards - Image generation by AI (can be turned off from settings)
SpellJam
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What if your kid ASKED to do spelling homework? SpellJam was built by Graham and his 10-year-old daughter Lily because spelling homework was boring. Together, they made the app Lily actually wanted to use — and now it's helping families everywhere turn dread into a highlight of the day. HOW IT WORKS Add your child's weekly spelling words — type them in, snap a photo of the homework sheet, or speak them aloud. SpellJam then guides kids through a proven cycle: Study Mode — Hear each word, study it with 3D animated flashcards Practice Games — Spell words letter by letter with real-time audio feedback Weekly Test — Simulate the classroom test in a calm, encouraging environment Progress Tracking — Watch mastery grow from Learning → Practicing → Mastered → Retained The app focuses extra practice on words kids struggle with and eases off on ones they've nailed. It actually adapts. FOR PARENTS • Works with your child's real weekly spelling list — not a generic word bank • Set up in under 2 minutes • Works completely offline — no wi-fi needed during practice • No ads, no tracking, no data sharing — COPPA compliant • See exactly which words need more work before the test FOR TEACHERS • Share word lists directly with students • Students practise the exact words you're teaching • Works alongside any spelling curriculum FEATURES • Sparky the Dragon — a virtual companion who grows with your child • Voice input using Apple's Speech framework (processed on-device) • Camera word capture — point at a homework sheet, words are added instantly • XP points, streaks, and achievements to keep kids motivated • 90+ built-in curriculum words across grades K-5 • Multiple game modes: Weekly Practice, Speed Challenge, Boss Battle OUR STORY In 2024, Graham's daughter Lily told him spelling homework was the most boring part of her week. Graham is a developer. Two months later, SpellJam existed. Lily was its first (and most demanding) tester. If something wasn't fun enough for a 10-year-old, it didn't ship. That's still the standard today. Download SpellJam and turn this week's spelling list into tonight's favourite game.
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The clearest difference is price: Magic Spelling at Free against SpellJam's $3.99. Magic Spelling also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). SpellJam's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On update cadence 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
Magic Spelling is free to download; SpellJam costs $3.99 up front. SpellJam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magic Spelling asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic Spelling | SpellJam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #187 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aishwarya Creative Films | Graham Kinsella |
In-app purchases
Magic Spelling
No in-app purchases
SpellJam
- Premium Access$39.99
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