Magic Phonics vs ColumnAddSub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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.
ColumnAddSub
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An app for parents/mentors to engage with young learners to demonstrate and practice the process of column addition and subtraction. Helps learners to understand the process by swiping the images in the correct order. Develops deeper understanding by using place value counters prior to the abstract numerals. Provides practice of the process by completing the examples and sets reasoning problems through the missing digits challenge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic Phonics at every 8 days against ColumnAddSub's monthly. Magic Phonics also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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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, ColumnAddSub monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic Phonics | ColumnAddSub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days โ better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 16.2 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 192 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heutink Primair Onderwijs BV | PETER JAMES SIDES |
In-app purchases
Magic Phonics
No in-app purchases
ColumnAddSub
No in-app purchases
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