# Alphablocks vs Magic Maths

The clearest difference is price: Magic Maths at Free against Alphablocks's $2.99. Alphablocks's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Magic Maths is free to download; Alphablocks costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alphablocks | Magic Maths |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphablocks-letter-fun/id1037826540/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **90** | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 208 MB | 800 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue-Zoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/938119031) | [Michael Wagstaff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741760128) |

## What reviewers say

### Alphablocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphablocks-letter-fun/id1037826540)

This app uses interactive games and songs to teach preschoolers letter sounds and names through phonics. Children can engage with characters from a popular TV show to develop early reading skills in a fun, multisensory way.

**Highlights:** Phonics mini-games, Singalong letter song, Letter sound and name learning, Progress tracking with stars, Interactive character learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging for children
- 👍 Good for learning letter sounds
- 👍 Educational value
- 👍 Entertaining
- 👍 Playful learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incomplete alphabet games
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 App doesn't load
- 🐛 Repetitive sounds
- 🐛 Basic content

**Reported bugs**

- Games not appearing for several letters
- App crashes on launch
- App gets stuck on loading screen
- Letters after 'M' or 'L' do not work
- App won't load, shuts down

**Requested features**

- Fix graphical glitches (eyelashes on 'U', eyebrows on 'T')
- Unlock all letters/games
- Add uppercase letters
- Include word blending/reading
- Add more content/games


### Magic Maths

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-maths/id6753086801)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alphablocks free?

Alphablocks costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Maths free?

Magic Maths is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Alphablocks or Magic Maths have ads?

Neither Alphablocks nor Magic Maths shows ads.

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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.*