Comparison

Dinosaur Letters vs MagPaint

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

Head to head
About

Dinosaur Letters

This app helps children learn letter formation in both cursive and pre-cursive styles. It uses phonics to teach spelling and includes engaging games like dot-to-dots and spelling challenges to reinforce learning.

Highlights
  • Letter forming practice (cursive & pre-cursive)
  • US/UK English phonics
  • Phonics-based spelling game
  • Dot-to-dot dinosaur puzzles
  • Cursive style selection
  • Developed by educators
Features
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Have fun releasing the Dino's from their eggs as you learn your letters! Dinosaur Letters allows your child to practice letter forming in both cursive (joined up) and simple pre cursive form. Letters are sounded out in either US or UK English phonics to allow your child to develop skills of breaking down words. You can choose your cursive style in settings. Completion of capital letters reveals a simple phonics based spelling game. Completion of either style of lower case letters is rewarded by a dot-to-dot puzzle which reveals the dinosaur in the egg. Made By Educators, tested in schools, apps with learning at their core! The British Dyslexia association recommend that children learn the continuous cursive style. The cursive style has some significant advantages for Dyslexic students. The key advantages to this system are: * By making each letter in one movement, children’s hands develop a ‘physical memory’ of it, making it easier to produce the correct shape; * Because letters and words flow from left to right, children are less likely to reverse letters which are typically difficult (like b/d or p/q); * There is a clearer distinction between capital letters and lower case; * The continuous flow of writing ultimately improves speed and spelling.

About

MagPaint

A digital drawing and writing board designed for children, offering a clean and interactive experience. It aims to provide a fun way for kids to express their creativity while promoting healthy usage habits.

Highlights
  • Magnetic drawing and writing
  • Instant clean feature
  • Share functionality
  • Learning and creative play
  • Eye protection reminders
Features
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Original - multifunctional magnetic drawing and writing board for children to write and draw. • Instant clean and supports share. • Real experience - Learning, healthy and environmental protection. • Kindly reminder to have a rest after long time using, to protect your eyes. • The original - exactly like the one when you were a child.

Screenshots

Dinosaur Letters4 screens
MagPaint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MagPaint at 4.5 against Dinosaur Letters's 1.0. MagPaint also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Dinosaur Letters costs $2.99 and MagPaint $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MagPaint holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Dinosaur Letters's written reviews are positive against 89% of MagPaint's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dinosaur Letters ships an update every 11 months, MagPaint every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dinosaur Letters versus MagPaint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDinosaur LettersMagPaint
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopermadebyeducatorsAPP Technology Co. Ltd.

Customer experience

Dinosaur Letters

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

MagPaint

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

Dinosaur Letters

No in-app purchases

None

MagPaint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dinosaur Letters free?
Dinosaur Letters costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MagPaint free?
MagPaint costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dinosaur Letters or MagPaint?
MagPaint is rated higher. Dinosaur Letters averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MagPaint averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Dinosaur Letters or MagPaint have ads?
Neither Dinosaur Letters nor MagPaint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dinosaur Letters or MagPaint?
Dinosaur Letters ships an update every 11 months, and MagPaint every 5 months. Most recently, Dinosaur Letters was updated on October 15, 2026 and MagPaint on October 24, 2026.

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