Magic Phonics vs CATs Primary English
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magic Phonics
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This app works with "Magic Phonics", an educative tool made of connected wooden blocks. Magic Phonics introduces grapheme-phoneme correspondence leading to reading skills. The learning process is based on the official UK curriculum and the app has been developed with education experts. It can be used with native and non-native children to learn reading in English. This app contains: - 18 sequences to learn phonics step by step - 150 words to work with - Learning activities to develop phonemic awareness, enrich vocabulary, build the fundamentals of writing and reading.
CATs Primary English
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CATs Primary helps you develop your English language skills. Our flexible practice materials prepare you to take the CATs test - a recognised qualification that meets international learning standards. Our multi-level programme helps you develop your English and makes learning fun and easy, providing support inside and outside of the classroom.
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic Phonics at every 8 days against CATs Primary English's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Magic Phonics ships an update every 8 days, CATs Primary English every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic Phonics | CATs Primary English |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 192 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heutink Primair Onderwijs BV | PEOPLECERT INTERNATIONAL LTD |
In-app purchases
Magic Phonics
No in-app purchases
CATs Primary English
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Magic Phonics free?
Is CATs Primary English free?
Do Magic Phonics or CATs Primary English have ads?
Which is updated more often, Magic Phonics or CATs Primary English?
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