Comparison

Magic Phonics vs Phonics Learning App

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

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About

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.

About

Phonics Learning App

Features
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Help your child take their first steps into reading with simple phonics practice, clear letter sounds, and beginner word blending. This app is designed for young children who are starting to learn the alphabet sounds and read their first simple words. Children can listen, repeat, and explore at their own pace using a calm, child-friendly design. In Letter Mode, children hear each letter sound in a structured phonics order, helping them build confidence one sound at a time. In Word Mode, children practise blending sounds together to read simple words. They can hear each sound separately, then listen to the full word. The app includes: โ€ข Letter sound practice for early readers โ€ข Sounds introduced in phonics order โ€ข Simple phonics flashcards โ€ข Clear audio for letters and words โ€ข Beginner word blending practice โ€ข Easy navigation for young children โ€ข A calm design with no distractions Ideal for parents who want a simple way to help their child practise phonics, learn letter sounds, and begin reading short words. Great for preschool, Reception, early reading practice, homeschooling, and children starting their phonics journey.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Phonics at none against Phonics Learning App's 1. Magic Phonics also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Phonics Learning App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Phonics Learning App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magic Phonics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Magic Phonics versus Phonics Learning App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic PhonicsPhonics Learning App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size192 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeutink Primair Onderwijs BVKasim Qureshi

In-app purchases

None

Magic Phonics

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Phonics Learning App

One-time1
  • Unlock All Letters & Words$2.99

Questions

Is Magic Phonics free?
Magic Phonics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phonics Learning App free?
Phonics Learning App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic Phonics or Phonics Learning App have ads?
Neither Magic Phonics nor Phonics Learning App shows ads.

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