# ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 vs Line 'em Up

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Line 'em Up at none against ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2's 1. Line 'em Up also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2's advantage is ratings volume (717 vs 5) and review sentiment (72% vs 63%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Line 'em Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 against 4.2 for Line 'em Up. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 has 717 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2's written reviews are positive against 63% of Line 'em Up's.

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 ships an update every 12 months, Line 'em Up every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 | Line 'em Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (717 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-magic-phonics-2/id411576364/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-em-up/id419041848/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **717** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 109 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Classroom Focused Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/406741679) |

## What reviewers say

### ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-magic-phonics-2/id411576364)

This app teaches early readers the essential sounds of lowercase letters, a foundational skill for reading success. It uses science-backed phonics, engaging visuals, and multi-sensory learning to help children decode words and build a strong reading foundation.

**Highlights:** Master lowercase letter sounds, Science of Reading based, Engaging phonetic visuals, Multi-sensory learning, Repetition and rhythm, Distraction-free environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎓 Effective phonetic sound learning method
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Helpful visual imagery with realistic pictures
- 🔤 Uses lowercase letters for better reading preparation
- 👧 Engaging for young children with cute voice narration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes when selecting letters
- ❓ Unclear functionality for some users
- 🤔 Pedagogical debate over lowercase vs uppercase letter priority

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately when tapping on letters
- App crashes upon opening and selecting content

**Requested features**

- Display both uppercase and lowercase letters
- Correct the color of the letter 'h' to red
- Ensure letter pronunciation audio is clear and functional


### Line 'em Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-em-up/id419041848)

This educational app helps children master number order through a digital version of a classroom activity. Users arrange number tiles from least to greatest, with customizable options for the number of tiles and starting range. Advanced features allow for work with hundreds and negative numbers.

**Highlights:** Number order mastery, Digital classroom activity, Customizable tile count, Adjustable number range, Supports hundreds and negatives (iPad)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 free?

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Line 'em Up free?

Line 'em Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 or Line 'em Up?

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 is rated higher. ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 717 ratings, while Line 'em Up averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 or Line 'em Up have ads?

Neither ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 nor Line 'em Up shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 or Line 'em Up?

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 ships an update every 12 months, and Line 'em Up every 9 months. Most recently, ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Line 'em Up on November 1, 2026.

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