# Phonics Blaster vs Musical Multiplication

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phonics Blaster | Musical Multiplication |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-blaster/id1102944994/reviews) | **[4.3 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musical-multiplication/id6472698577/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **141** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blast Off to Learning, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089311556) | [The Good and the Beautiful LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619790550) |

## What reviewers say

### Phonics Blaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-blaster/id1102944994)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Musical Multiplication

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musical-multiplication/id6472698577)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $26.99 | per year |
| Unlimited one-time purchase | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and useful for kids
- 👍 Makes memorization fun and effective
- 👍 Helps kids learn multiplication facts
- 👍 Catchy songs that get stuck in kids' heads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 App may be a bit expensive for its simplicity
- 📱 Not available on computers, only mobile devices
- 🤔 Methodology may be confusing or ineffective for some kids

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*