Comparison

See and Learn Phrases 3 vs Code N Play

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

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See and Learn Phrases 3

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See and Learn Phrases 3 is designed to teach children with Down syndrome to progress from using single words to using two words together when they talk. See and Learn Phrases 3 teaches two-keyword phrases illustrated in themed books using early vocabulary that is taught in See and Learn Vocabulary 1, See and Learn Vocabulary 2 and See and Learn Vocabulary 3. Building on the sight words learned in See and Learn Phrases 1 and See and Learn Phrases 2, See and Learn Phrases 3 also teaches sight word reading using simple matching, selecting and naming activities. See and Learn Phrases 3 introduces children with Down syndrome to early sight words to support the development of language skills. Research suggests that learning spoken language just from listening to it is hard for most children with Down syndrome, but if we support their learning using pictures and print they can make faster progress. See and Learn Phrases 3 is designed and supported by internationally recognized experts to meet the specific learning needs of children with Down syndrome and is consistent with current scientific understanding of the children's needs and effective interventions. When to start See and Learn Phrases 3 is designed for children who: • understand at least 100 words, including some nouns and some verbs • can say or sign at least 30 of the words that they understand • can follow two-keyword instructions – for example, "feed dog", "give baby a drink" in a play situation Children who have completed the activities in See and Learn Vocabulary 1, 2 and 3 and in See and Learn Phrases 1 and 2 should be ready to start the activities in See and Learn Phrases 3. Activities See and Learn Phrases 3 includes 6 activities to teach 48 two-keyword phrases and 35 new sight words. It also includes 13 sight words that were previously introduced in See and Learn Phrases 1 or See and Learn Phrases 2 to encourage success by building on and extending what your child already knows. The phrases include 4 different types of two keyword phrases that children learn at this stage of language development. The sight words taught include nouns, verbs, prepositions, an article (the), auxiliary verb (is) and conjunction (and). They also include the regular plural form 's'. • Reading books - introduces your child to books, teaches the meaning of the phrases and begins to draw your child's attention to the printed words • Matching sight words - encourages your child to look carefully at the written words and to link them with their spoken forms • Selecting sight words - allows your child to demonstrate that they are learning to link each printed word with its spoken form • Reading sight words - encourages your child to practice saying the words that they can read • Understanding sight words - allows your child to show that they understand the words that they can read by matching written words with the corresponding pictures • Understanding phrases - allows your child to show that they understand the phrases that they can read by matching phrases with the corresponding pictures Features • Developmentally appropriate language for children learning early spoken words and phrases • Activities designed to reduce language and working memory demands • Clear pictures provide visual representation of words • Comprehensive guide providing step-by-step guidance and instructions • Record forms included for printing and tracking your child's progress • Ideal for use at home and in the classroom • Simple and uncluttered screens avoid distractions and help children focus on the information presented and learning goals • Optional voice prompts Languages • English (US) • English (UK)

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Code N Play

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Code N Play is a new generation of coding toys that encourages kids aged 4-12 to learn as they play. It is a collection of 12 robot toys that work with an App on iPad.

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Verdict

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The clearest difference is price: Code N Play at Free against See and Learn Phrases 3's $39.99. Code N Play also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). See and Learn Phrases 3's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Code N Play is free to download; See and Learn Phrases 3 costs $39.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

See and Learn Phrases 3 ships an update monthly, Code N Play every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

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See and Learn Phrases 3 versus Code N Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSee and Learn Phrases 3Code N Play
Price$39.99Free — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB441 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDown Syndrome Education Enterprises C.I.C.Mammoth (Shenzhen) technology limited

In-app purchases

None

See and Learn Phrases 3

No in-app purchases

None

Code N Play

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is See and Learn Phrases 3 free?
See and Learn Phrases 3 costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Code N Play free?
Code N Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do See and Learn Phrases 3 or Code N Play have ads?
Neither See and Learn Phrases 3 nor Code N Play shows ads.
Which is updated more often, See and Learn Phrases 3 or Code N Play?
See and Learn Phrases 3 ships an update monthly, and Code N Play every 3 months. Most recently, See and Learn Phrases 3 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Code N Play on October 27, 2026.

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