Comparison

Phonics Blaster vs Musical Multiplication

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

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About

Phonics Blaster

This game provides phonics practice for children struggling with reading, including those with dyslexia. It focuses on identifying specific vowel sounds through an engaging space-themed adventure where players collect sounds to build a robot.

Highlights
  • Phonics-based learning
  • Identifies specific vowel sounds
  • Engaging space adventure theme
  • Robot building game mechanic
  • Suitable for children with dyslexia
  • No ads or in-app purchases
Features
Currently charting
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This is a phonics based game for older children who struggle with reading and may have dyslexia. This game will give the child practice in identifying the following sounds: 'oy', 'oi', 'ou', 'ow' (as /ou/), 'igh' (as long 'i'), 'oo', and 'ay'. The child will identify the sounds in the words that are called out. To do this, the astronaut will collect the sounds along with the robot pieces, so that he can build a robot and return to earth. This game is targeted for those who struggle to read or may have dyslexia. It corresponds to the reading program, Blast Off to Reading! However, it is not necessary to be using that particular program. This game contains no advertisements, push notifications or in-game purchases.

About

Musical Multiplication

Master multiplication with catchy, original songs designed for elementary-aged children. This app uses the power of music to make memorization fun and effective, with interactive learning and progress tracking to keep kids motivated.

Highlights
  • 42 original multiplication songs
  • Music-based learning for faster memorization
  • Interactive learning with progress tracking
  • Mastery tracking for individual progress
  • Multiple student profiles
  • Offline accessibility
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Introducing the Musical Multiplication app from The Good and the Beautiful! Music makes learning stick—and now your kids can master multiplication through fun, catchy songs! With 42 entirely original songs, this app turns essential math skills into unforgettable tunes, making memorization easy and enjoyable. Research shows that music activates several brain centers at once, helping children memorize faster and retain information longer. Sing along, learn faster, and remember longer! With mastery tracking, your child can see their progress and celebrate every milestone, making learning interactive and motivating. This all-in-one app combines the power of music to help your child master multiplication—wherever you go! Main Features: 42 Original Songs: Catchy tunes that turn multiplication into something your child will never forget. Music-Based Learning: Proven to help kids memorize faster and retain information longer. Interactive Learning: Your child doesn’t just listen—they actively engage with the songs and track their progress. Mastery Tracking: Celebrate progress and identify learning gaps as your child advances. Multiple Student Profiles: Create up to 6 unique student profiles, so each child can have their own personalized progress tracking. Accessible Anywhere: Learn at home or on the go, with offline capabilities. Perfect for Ages 6-12: Designed to help elementary-aged kids master multiplication. Download Musical Multiplication today and watch your child’s math skills soar! Standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA) applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Phonics Blaster2 screens
Musical Multiplication4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Musical Multiplication at Free against Phonics Blaster's $2.99. Musical Multiplication also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (75% vs 33%). Phonics Blaster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Musical Multiplication is free to download; Phonics Blaster costs $2.99 up front. Musical Multiplication sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Phonics Blaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Musical Multiplication holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Musical Multiplication has 141 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Phonics Blaster's written reviews are positive against 75% of Musical Multiplication's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phonics Blaster ships an update every 5 months, Musical Multiplication every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Phonics Blaster versus Musical Multiplication: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhonics BlasterMusical Multiplication
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.3 (141 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3141 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#188 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB230 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlast Off to Learning, LLCThe Good and the Beautiful LLC

Customer experience

Phonics Blaster

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Musical Multiplication

All ratings141 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.9%
Negative16.1%

Bugs and requests

Phonics Blaster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Musical Multiplication

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues and inability to save student profiles
  • Restrictions on retrying questions

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to create custom playlists of specific multiplication facts
  • More content and features beyond just the songs

In-app purchases

None

Phonics Blaster

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Musical Multiplication

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$26.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited one-time purchase$35.99

Questions

Is Phonics Blaster free?
Phonics Blaster costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Musical Multiplication free?
Musical Multiplication is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phonics Blaster or Musical Multiplication?
Musical Multiplication is rated higher. Phonics Blaster averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Musical Multiplication averages 4.3 from 141 ratings.
Do Phonics Blaster or Musical Multiplication have ads?
Neither Phonics Blaster nor Musical Multiplication shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phonics Blaster or Musical Multiplication?
Phonics Blaster ships an update every 5 months, and Musical Multiplication every 2 months. Most recently, Phonics Blaster was updated on October 14, 2026 and Musical Multiplication on October 18, 2026.

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