Comparison

12Bart vs Phonics Flashcards

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

Head to head
About

12Bart

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This app is only for people who own or use Levels 1 and 2 of the Barton Reading & Spelling System. You will be charged $29.99 as soon as you download this app. This app is only a small part of the Barton Reading & Spelling System. So, if you do NOT already own Levels 1 and 2 of the Barton System, do NOT download this app. If you own, Barton Reading and Spelling System Level 1 and Level 2, please contact 408-559-3652 or info@BartonReading.com to get login credentials. More than just tiles on an iPad, this app will save Barton tutors at least 10 minutes each session. To see how, watch the demo videos that are on www.BartonTiles.com.

About

Phonics Flashcards

This app offers over 100 customizable flashcards for learning phonemes, suitable for any grade level. It includes interactive phonics games to reinforce learning, making it ideal for both classroom and home education.

Highlights
  • Over 100 customizable flashcards
  • Introductory and advanced phonemes
  • Phonics games
  • Read aloud option
  • Classroom or home use
  • Supports all grade levels
Features
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A simple to use and completely customizable deck of over 100 flashcards covering both introductory and advanced phonemes. Also includes fun phonics games. Designed for classroom or home use. FEATURES • Appropriate for Students of Any Grade or Fluency Level • Over 100 Flashcards Covering the Basics and Advanced Concepts • Choose Deck Categories or Customize Your Deck for Your Lessons • Read Aloud Option • Help a cute robot sort the vowels in the Phonics Factory game! VOWELS • Short and Long Vowels • R Controlled Vowels • Schwa • Differences of ü and ū • Silent e • Digraphs • Diphthongs CONSONANTS • Blends • Digraphs • Double Letter Digraphs OTHER • The Sounds of y

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Phonics Flashcards at Free against 12Bart's $29.99. Phonics Flashcards also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). 12Bart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads 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

Phonics Flashcards is free to download; 12Bart costs $29.99 up front. Phonics Flashcards sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 12Bart asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

12Bart ships an update every 3 months, Phonics Flashcards monthly. The most recent releases landed on January 5, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
12Bart versus Phonics Flashcards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter12BartPhonics Flashcards
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB193 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBright Solutions for Dyslexia, Inc.Eggroll Games LLC

In-app purchases

None

12Bart

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Phonics Flashcards

One-time2
  • All Phonics Flashcards & More$1.99
  • All Phonics Flashcards$2.99

Questions

Is 12Bart free?
12Bart costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phonics Flashcards free?
Phonics Flashcards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 12Bart or Phonics Flashcards have ads?
Neither 12Bart nor Phonics Flashcards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 12Bart or Phonics Flashcards?
12Bart ships an update every 3 months, and Phonics Flashcards monthly. Most recently, 12Bart was updated on January 5, 2026 and Phonics Flashcards on July 22, 2026.

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