# READING MAGIC 4 vs Phonome

The clearest difference is rating: Phonome at 5.0 against READING MAGIC 4's 4.1. Phonome also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). READING MAGIC 4's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.7 vs 15.2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. READING MAGIC 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Phonome asks for nothing beyond the download.

Phonome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: READING MAGIC 4 has 52 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | READING MAGIC 4 | Phonome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-4/id1211351945/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonome/id1608577416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 208 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.7** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [LINEFORM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608577418) |

## What reviewers say

### READING MAGIC 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-4/id1211351945)

This app uses interactive activities based on the science of reading to help young learners develop essential reading skills. It focuses on phonograms, digraphs, blending, and segmenting through engaging modes and sequential lessons.

**Highlights:** Science of Reading methodology, Phonograms and digraphs focus, Blending and segmenting modes, Reading mode with hidden pictures, Sequential lessons, Progress tracking for multiple students, Diverse male and female voices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


### Phonome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonome/id1608577416)

An interactive application designed to help users learn phonograms through engaging review and testing. It features high-quality audio recordings and an endless quiz to reinforce learning for reading proficiency.

**Highlights:** Review lowercase, uppercase, multi, and Greek phonograms, Listen to high-quality audio recordings, Interactive endless quiz for testing, Learn to read quickly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is READING MAGIC 4 free?

READING MAGIC 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Phonome free?

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

### Which has better reviews, READING MAGIC 4 or Phonome?

Phonome is rated higher. READING MAGIC 4 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Phonome averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do READING MAGIC 4 or Phonome have ads?

Neither READING MAGIC 4 nor Phonome shows ads.

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