# Secret Stories Phonics Reading vs MyClassbloom

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret Stories Phonics Reading | MyClassbloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (621 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-stories-phonics-reading/id1526893160/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myclassbloom/id6742160708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **621** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 71 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 | 14.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Marenem Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526893162) | [Uliti Walter Fangupo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717085028) |

## What reviewers say

### Secret Stories Phonics Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-stories-phonics-reading/id1526893160)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 Month Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Year Access | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great teaching resource
- 👍 Helpful for reinforcing learning
- 🚀 Game changer for teaching
- 👍 Engaging for students

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Restrictive copyright/sharing
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 👎 Lack of additional features

**Reported bugs**

- Better Alphabet Song stops abruptly
- App not working/crashing

**Requested features**

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


### MyClassbloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myclassbloom/id6742160708)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unlimited access | $1.99 | per month |
| unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*