# BIGBOX vs PHONICS SHOW

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BIGBOX at 82% against PHONICS SHOW's 0%. BIGBOX also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). PHONICS SHOW's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BIGBOX sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PHONICS SHOW asks for nothing beyond the download.

BIGBOX holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BIGBOX has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of BIGBOX's written reviews are positive against 0% of PHONICS SHOW's.

BIGBOX ships an update every 2 weeks, PHONICS SHOW every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BIGBOX | PHONICS SHOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigbox-fun-english-learning/id1195456423/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-show/id1466739301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 971 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Woongjin Compass, Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393294989) | [Neungyule Education, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1318116519) |

## What reviewers say

### BIGBOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigbox-fun-english-learning/id1195456423)

This app offers a comprehensive English learning experience for children through engaging videos, interactive flashcards, and AI-powered speaking practice. It provides personalized recommendations and progress reports to foster self-motivated learning and boost confidence.

**Highlights:** Extensive video library (10,000+), Multimedia flashcards for vocabulary, AI speaking practice with Monty, Personalized video recommendations, Game-like learning system, Progress reports

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| bigboxTV_90days | $13.49 | one-time |
| bigboxTV_180days | $26.00 | one-time |
| wordkingdom_90days | $27.49 | one-time |
| readingocean_90days | $37.00 | one-time |
| bigboxTV_360days | $45.49 | one-time |
| wordkingdom_180days | $52.00 | one-time |
| readingocean_180days | $70.00 | one-time |
| Reading Ocean's 360-day event. | $74.99 | one-time |
| wordkingdom_360days | $93.00 | one-time |
| readingocean_360days | $125.99 | one-time |


### PHONICS SHOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-show/id1466739301)

This educational app provides a structured, four-level phonics program designed to build reading and writing skills. It incorporates engaging activities, songs, and games to make learning phonics enjoyable and effective for young learners.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-learn phonics steps, Balanced approach to reading skills, Reading and decoding practice, Progress monitoring chart, Writing skill strengthening activities, Fun chants, songs, and illustrations, Interactive games and animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BIGBOX free?

BIGBOX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PHONICS SHOW free?

PHONICS SHOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BIGBOX or PHONICS SHOW?

BIGBOX is rated higher. BIGBOX averages 4.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while PHONICS SHOW averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do BIGBOX or PHONICS SHOW have ads?

Neither BIGBOX nor PHONICS SHOW shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BIGBOX or PHONICS SHOW?

BIGBOX ships an update every 2 weeks, and PHONICS SHOW every 4 months. Most recently, BIGBOX was updated on November 6, 2026 and PHONICS SHOW on November 3, 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.*