Comparison

Secret Stories Phonics Reading vs MyClassbloom

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

Head to head
About

Secret Stories Phonics Reading

This app uses brain-based learning techniques with unique stories and sound images to teach phonics. It helps learners of all ages accelerate literacy by decoding sounds rather than memorizing words. Features include interactive stories, a song for letter sounds, and practice modes.

Highlights
  • Brain-based phonics learning
  • Interactive sound stories
  • Better Alphabet song for letter sounds
  • Structured and random play practice
  • Accelerated literacy development
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UNLOCK THE POWER OF PHONICS WITH SECRET STORIES® – THE ONLY ESSA LEVEL 1 PHONICS TOOL WITH AN EFFECT SIZE OF 1.62! Secret Stories® is the only phonics resource backed by ESSA Level 1 “Strong Evidence,” boasting an average effect size of 1.62. This indicates significant, proven gains in literacy outcomes. While most competitors meet only Tier 2–4 standards, Secret Stories exceeds them—empowering children, struggling readers, and adults to not just catch up, but soar. ACCELERATE LITERACY AND SUCCESS Phonics breaks the English language into 44 sounds, allowing readers to decode instead of memorize. Secret Stories® makes phonics accessible with unique brain-based stories and sound images that simplify complex phonics rules into fun, memorable narratives. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or adult learner, it’s the fast-track to literacy success. PHONICS WITH THE BRAIN IN MIND Phonics works the same—whether you're 5 or 50. The Secret Stories® app pairs with any curriculum and accelerates access to the code by focusing on sound patterns over memorization. This allows learners to read faster and transition quickly from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” HOW SECRET STORIES® HELPS ALL AGES • BETTER ALPHABET® SONG: Fastest way to learn letter sounds using muscle memory—great for beginners. • SECRET STORIES® SOUND IMAGES: Engaging interactive stories for each phonics pattern. • FAST-TRACK LEARNING: Reinforce skills through structured and random play practice modes. WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING: “One week in and my son’s reading words nonstop. A month ago he was crying under the bed. Now, he’s hunting for words to decode!” “My son is THRIVING. Five months ago, we considered him dyslexic. Now he’s decoding words with joy. Reading finally feels fun!” WHAT EDUCATORS ARE SAYING: “I added the Better Alphabet and my class learned more letters this month than all of last year!” “Secret Stories is my most prized resource. I always recommend it to parents—I’ve seen the difference it makes!” KEY FEATURES • Fast-Track the ABCs with the Better Alphabet® Song • Secret Stories® Sound Pictures for easy recall • Targeted drills + random play for reading and spelling reinforcement SUBSCRIPTION & BILLING • Monthly Plan: $14.99 (billed every 30 days) • Annual Plan: $149.99 (billed yearly) All payments are handled via the App Store. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24+ hours before the end of the billing cycle. Manage anytime via account settings. **By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ** Yearly Subscription Full Year Access – Secret Stories® Phonics Get unlimited access for 12 months at $149.99. Ideal for committed users seeking long-term savings. Features: • BETTER ALPHABET® SONG – Master letter sounds quickly with proven muscle memory techniques. • SECRET STORIES® SOUND IMAGES – Engaging, interactive stories for every phonics pattern. • FAST-TRACK LEARNING – Switch between structured lessons and random play for retention. • BONUS – Exclusive videos of Katie Garner reading each story aloud. Monthly Subscription Monthly Access – Secret Stories® Phonics Flexible month-to-month access for $14.99. Perfect for trying out the full program without commitment. Features: • BETTER ALPHABET® SONG – Learn phonics basics fast with multi-sensory tools. • SECRET STORIES® SOUND IMAGES – Explore interactive stories covering key phonics rules. • FAST-TRACK LEARNING – Multiple play modes for skill reinforcement. • INCLUDES – Videos of Katie Garner reading each Secret Story. Join hundreds of thousands accelerating their literacy journey with Secret Stories®. Download the app today and unlock the code to confident reading!

About

MyClassbloom

This app helps educators manage their classrooms by tracking student behavior, consequences, and rule violations. It provides detailed daily, weekly, and monthly reports for individual students or the entire class, replacing traditional paper methods with a digital solution.

Highlights
  • Student behavior tracking
  • Consequence management
  • Rule violation logging
  • Daily, weekly, monthly reports
  • Digital classroom management
  • Individual student tracking
Features
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With the MyClassbloom App, teachers can streamline classroom management at the tap of a button! Manage individual students, track their consequences throughout the day, and see which rules were broken and when. Get daily, weekly, and monthly reports on student or class behavior—all accessible with a subscription (required, available via in-app purchase). Subscription: 'MyClassbloom' – $1.99/month or $19.99/year (prices may vary by region). Ditch the clipboard and track everything digitally! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Secret Stories Phonics Reading4 screens
MyClassbloom2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyClassbloom at 5.0 against Secret Stories Phonics Reading's 4.4. MyClassbloom also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Secret Stories Phonics Reading's advantage is ratings volume (621 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Secret Stories Phonics Reading sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and MyClassbloom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyClassbloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secret Stories Phonics Reading has 621 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secret Stories Phonics Reading ships an update weekly, MyClassbloom monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Secret Stories Phonics Reading versus MyClassbloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecret Stories Phonics ReadingMyClassbloom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (621 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings621 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.014.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMarenem Inc.Uliti Walter Fangupo

Customer experience

Secret Stories Phonics Reading

All ratings621 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive29.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative65.8%

MyClassbloom

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Secret Stories Phonics Reading

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Better Alphabet Song stops abruptly
  • App not working/crashing

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to display stories/cards on screen
  • More comprehensive coverage of letter sounds
  • Ability to restore previous purchases

MyClassbloom

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Secret Stories Phonics Reading

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - 1 Month Access$14.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 Year Access$149.991 Year
2 purchases

MyClassbloom

Subscriptions2
  • unlimited access$1.991 Month
  • unlimited access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Secret Stories Phonics Reading free?
Secret Stories Phonics Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyClassbloom free?
MyClassbloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Secret Stories Phonics Reading or MyClassbloom?
MyClassbloom is rated higher. Secret Stories Phonics Reading averages 4.4 out of 5 from 621 ratings, while MyClassbloom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Secret Stories Phonics Reading or MyClassbloom have ads?
Neither Secret Stories Phonics Reading nor MyClassbloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secret Stories Phonics Reading or MyClassbloom?
Secret Stories Phonics Reading ships an update weekly, and MyClassbloom monthly. Most recently, Secret Stories Phonics Reading was updated on October 14, 2026 and MyClassbloom on October 3, 2026.

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