Comparison

Phonics Readers for kids vs Exam Notes

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

Head to head
About

Phonics Readers for kids

This app helps young learners build reading confidence with interactive stories and audio support for every word and sound. It features leveled readers and phonics breakdowns to make learning English fun and accessible.

Highlights
  • Full narration for every story
  • Audio for individual words
  • Phonics breakdown for each word
  • Leveled readers with increasing complexity
  • Vocabulary builders
  • Interactive letter sounds
Features
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Looking to help a young learner build their confidence in reading English? Phonics Readers by Toricana gives young learners all the tools they need to remove frustration and make learning to read fun! [ Full narration for every story ] Every story is fully narrated, including highlighting which word is being spoken. This helps learners: * Explore new stories full of unknown words * Learn intonation and phrasing * Match what they hear to what they see [ Audio for every word ] Audio for individual words is easily accessible while reading so readers can read independently without getting stumped on how to say unknown words. Beyond how to say whole words, each word is also broken down into its various sounds. This makes it easy to practice new or tricky words. [ Phonics for every word ] In addition to pronunciation, every story word also shows how the letters in the word translate into sounds via phonics. Touching the letters speaks the sound so the learning is interactive and direct. [ Leveled readers ] Phonics Readers by Toricana features two different types of books: vocabulary builders and stories. Vocabulary builders focus on items in the world around us. Stories are light-hearted tales designed to be read over and over. All stories include multiple levels of increasing complexity. As readers become comfortable with a story, they can “level up” to a harder version. In this way, readers can feel a familiarity with the story while still challenging themselves to increase their reading capability. Narration for earlier levels starts off slower, gradually building up speed as the stories become more complex. Have questions or feedback? Please contact us at info@toricana.jp [ Subscriptions ] Phonics Readers by Toricana uses auto-renewing subscriptions. * Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at time of purchase * Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period * You can manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal by going to Account Settings in the App Store after purchase Privacy Policy: https://www.toricana.jp/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.toricana.jp/library-terms

About

Exam Notes

Features
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Spend less time writing feedback and more time helping students grow. Exam Notes gives teachers a fast, organized workflow for capturing observations, refining them into useful written feedback, and sharing them with students and families. RECORD AND REFINE • Record feedback naturally with your voice • Convert speech into editable text • Structure each note into strengths, growth areas, next steps, and a closing message • Choose an encouraging, formal, parent-friendly, or concise tone • Use on-device AI on supported devices, with a built-in template fallback KEEP EVERY CLASS ORGANIZED • Manage classes, students, and assignments in one place • Create feedback for one student or move quickly through a batch • Review recent notes and feedback coverage from the dashboard • Follow each student’s feedback timeline and recurring growth themes SHARE FEEDBACK YOUR WAY • Give each student a permanent QR code for a read-only growth profile • Share individual feedback using secure, token-protected links • Export polished PDF feedback sheets • Print class QR rosters and assignment sticker sheets • Copy or share feedback whenever needed PRIVACY DESIGNED FOR SCHOOLS Core records remain on the teacher’s device. Shared profiles use encrypted iCloud records and token-protected, read-only access. Students and parents can read shared feedback without a teacher account. The free plan includes one class with up to 10 students. Teacher Pro unlocks unlimited classes and students, Pronote roster import, class QR exports, and cloud sharing. Download Exam Notes and turn everyday observations into feedback students can act on. Exam Notes Teacher Pro — auto-renewing subscription • Length: 1 year (auto-renews) • Price: €24.99/year (charged to your Apple Account at confirmation) • Cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions, at least 24h before renewal. Student and parent access is always free. Terms of Use (EULA): https://examnotes.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://examnotes.app/privacy

Screenshots

Phonics Readers for kids4 screens
Exam Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Phonics Readers for kids at 17.4 against Exam Notes's 26.2. 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. Phonics Readers for kids sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Exam Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Phonics Readers for kids versus Exam Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhonics Readers for kidsExam Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.4 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size2.3 GB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToricana, LLCGolden Pages

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Phonics Readers for kids

Subscriptions6
  • All Access Pass: 1 week$2.997 Days
  • All Access Pass: Weekly plan$4.997 Days
  • All Access Pass: 1 month$5.991 Month
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  • All Access Pass: Annual plan7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • All Access Pass: 1 year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • All Access Pass: Annual plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • All Access Pass: Lifetime$119.99
1 purchases

Exam Notes

Subscriptions1
  • Teacher Pro — Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Phonics Readers for kids free?
Phonics Readers for kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Exam Notes free?
Exam Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phonics Readers for kids or Exam Notes have ads?
Neither Phonics Readers for kids nor Exam Notes shows ads.

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