Comparison

Phonics Reading Program vs Musical Multiplication

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

Head to head
About

Phonics Reading Program

A phonics-based reading program for children aged 4-7. It offers 31 cumulative lessons to teach reading and spelling skills through fun games, with progress tracking to identify areas needing support.

Highlights
  • Phonics-based learning
  • 31 cumulative lessons
  • Reading and spelling practice
  • In-game rewards (coins)
  • Progress tracking
  • Supports workbooks and electronic tools
Features
Currently charting
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This is a phonics-based reading program for children ages 4-7. There are 31 lessons that will help you teach your child the sounds and rules in a cumulative, repetitive manner. Your child will have fun practicing reading and spelling while earning coins that can be spent in the stores. As your child plays the games, progress will be saved, so you can see where your child needs help. For a more complete reading program, this app can be used with the workbooks, which contains the lessons and activity pages. This can also be used with our distance learning electronic tools. Part 1 (Book A) covers: the alphabet, consonants, vowels, consonant blends, FLOSS words, high frequency words, 'ch', 'sh', 'th', 'ck', 'ng', 'nk', VCV, 'oo', 'ou' and 'ow' as /ou/. Part 2 (Book B) covers: 'ow' as long 'o', 'ay', 'ar', 'er', 'ir', 'or', 'ur', 'oy', 'oi', long vowel teams, the letter 'y', words ending with 'ie', 'ew', long 'o' words, long'i' words, 'qu', 'au', 'aw', 'alk', 'ct', 'ea' as short 'e', protecting short vowels, and past tense words. No in-app purchases, no subscriptions. The price is for the entire app.

About

Musical Multiplication

Master multiplication with catchy, original songs designed for elementary-aged children. This app uses the power of music to make memorization fun and effective, with interactive learning and progress tracking to keep kids motivated.

Highlights
  • 42 original multiplication songs
  • Music-based learning for faster memorization
  • Interactive learning with progress tracking
  • Mastery tracking for individual progress
  • Multiple student profiles
  • Offline accessibility
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Introducing the Musical Multiplication app from The Good and the Beautiful! Music makes learning stick—and now your kids can master multiplication through fun, catchy songs! With 42 entirely original songs, this app turns essential math skills into unforgettable tunes, making memorization easy and enjoyable. Research shows that music activates several brain centers at once, helping children memorize faster and retain information longer. Sing along, learn faster, and remember longer! With mastery tracking, your child can see their progress and celebrate every milestone, making learning interactive and motivating. This all-in-one app combines the power of music to help your child master multiplication—wherever you go! Main Features: 42 Original Songs: Catchy tunes that turn multiplication into something your child will never forget. Music-Based Learning: Proven to help kids memorize faster and retain information longer. Interactive Learning: Your child doesn’t just listen—they actively engage with the songs and track their progress. Mastery Tracking: Celebrate progress and identify learning gaps as your child advances. Multiple Student Profiles: Create up to 6 unique student profiles, so each child can have their own personalized progress tracking. Accessible Anywhere: Learn at home or on the go, with offline capabilities. Perfect for Ages 6-12: Designed to help elementary-aged kids master multiplication. Download Musical Multiplication today and watch your child’s math skills soar! Standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA) applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Phonics Reading Program4 screens
Musical Multiplication4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Musical Multiplication at Free against Phonics Reading Program's $8.99. Musical Multiplication also leads on ratings volume (141 vs 3). Phonics Reading Program's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Musical Multiplication is free to download; Phonics Reading Program costs $8.99 up front. Musical Multiplication sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Phonics Reading Program asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phonics Reading Program holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Musical Multiplication has 141 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phonics Reading Program ships an update every 3 months, Musical Multiplication every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Phonics Reading Program versus Musical Multiplication: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhonics Reading ProgramMusical Multiplication
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.3 (141 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3141 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#180 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB230 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlast Off to Learning, LLCThe Good and the Beautiful LLC

Customer experience

Phonics Reading Program

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Musical Multiplication

All ratings141 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.9%
Negative16.1%

Bugs and requests

Phonics Reading Program

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Musical Multiplication

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues and inability to save student profiles
  • Restrictions on retrying questions

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to create custom playlists of specific multiplication facts
  • More content and features beyond just the songs

In-app purchases

None

Phonics Reading Program

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Musical Multiplication

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$26.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited one-time purchase$35.99

Questions

Is Phonics Reading Program free?
Phonics Reading Program costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Musical Multiplication free?
Musical Multiplication is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phonics Reading Program or Musical Multiplication?
Phonics Reading Program is rated higher. Phonics Reading Program averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Musical Multiplication averages 4.3 from 141 ratings.
Do Phonics Reading Program or Musical Multiplication have ads?
Neither Phonics Reading Program nor Musical Multiplication shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phonics Reading Program or Musical Multiplication?
Phonics Reading Program ships an update every 3 months, and Musical Multiplication every 2 months. Most recently, Phonics Reading Program was updated on September 21, 2026 and Musical Multiplication on September 26, 2026.

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