Math Shed vs My Reading Town

Developed by a team of teachers including maths specialists, Math Shed gives a fun and easy-to-use way to practice math skills. The app includes: - Number bonds - Time tables - Related times tables facts - Powers of ten with and without decimals - Addition and Subtraction up to 4 digit numbers - Counting through zero The app also provides three levels of gameplay with Easy and Medium having more scaffolding to support learners where needed.

Help your child discover the joy of reading through structured phonics lessons, interactive learning games and a colourful town filled with friendly characters. Designed for kids aged 3–7, My Reading Town is a phonics for kids app built around the skills taught in the UK early-years and primary curriculum. Children learn to read at their own pace while building letter-sound recognition, pronunciation, sound blending and reading confidence. UNLOCK THE POWER OF PHONICS My Reading Town focuses on the 44 phonemes that form the sounds of the English language. Instead of learning only letter names, kids discover how letters and letter combinations represent sounds, and how sounds blend to form words. The complete course contains more than 300 lessons covering all 44 phonemes and over 70 letter combinations, helping children build a strong foundation for independent reading. INTERACTIVE VOICE RECOGNITION Smart voice recognition makes practising letter sounds more interactive. The app listens as children speak, assesses their responses and reinforces areas that need more attention. Voice processing happens on the device; recordings are not stored. For best results, use voice activities in a quiet environment. LEARN THROUGH PLAY Kids practise phonics through simple word and letter-based reading games designed to make learning fun and effective. Activities help young learners: · Recognise letters and their sounds · Practise phoneme pronunciation · Blend sounds to form words · Explore high-frequency and tricky words · Strengthen early reading skills · Build confidence through regular practice Friendly characters guide and encourage children throughout their learning journey. BUILD YOUR OWN READING TOWN After mastering a phoneme or letter sound, children add a new building and unlock animations linked to that sound, turning every phonics achievement into a visible sign of progress. EARN REWARDS AND CREATE A HOME Completed lessons earn points to spend in the in-app shop, where kids choose furniture and items to decorate rooms, furnish spaces and personalise a garden. These rewards keep children motivated while giving them creative ways to celebrate progress. DISCOVER MORE PLACES TO LEARN My Reading Town includes a variety of educational buildings and activities: Visit the school to complete lessons and play phonics games Explore the library and enjoy colourful books Practise tricky words in the Red Words building Discover high-frequency words in the mail building Strengthen letter sounds in the Speed Sounds building Visit the cinema to watch animated learning videos Each part of the town offers another chance to practise, play and grow as a reader. A CALM AND CHILD-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE Bold colours, simple animations and cheerful characters engage children without overwhelming them, keeping the focus on learning while every part of the journey feels welcoming and fun. The app is designed for independent use, though encouragement from a parent, guardian or teacher can make it even more rewarding. CREATED BY A FAMILY FOR FAMILIES My Reading Town was developed by a family searching for a comprehensive, interactive reading app for their own children. Every part was created in-house with one goal: to help young learners learn to read in an enjoyable, structured and supportive way. ► Begin with a seven-day free trial and explore a town where every sound opens the door to a new learning adventure. By downloading this app, you agree to the End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/