# ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 vs Little Reader Touch

The clearest difference is update cadence: Little Reader Touch at every 2 months against ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2's every 12 months. Little Reader Touch also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2's advantage is ratings volume (715 vs 23). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Little Reader Touch sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 against 4.3 for Little Reader Touch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 has 715 ratings behind it against 23, 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 91% of Little Reader Touch's.

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 ships an update every 12 months, Little Reader Touch every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 | Little Reader Touch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (715 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-magic-phonics-2/id411576364/reviews)** | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-reader-touch/id467596498/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **715** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **90.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [BrillKids](https://appshunter.io/developer/443151784) |

## 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


### Little Reader Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-reader-touch/id467596498)

This multimedia learning app helps parents teach babies and toddlers to read. It offers engaging, varied lessons and downloadable content to expand vocabulary and improve communication skills. Join a global community of parents for support and shared learning experiences.

**Highlights:** Varied lessons with different fonts, colors, pictures, voices, and videos, Downloadable content for on-the-go learning, Large early learning online community for parents, Vocabulary expansion, Improved communication skills, Increased self-confidence

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Action Words 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wild Animals 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wild Animals 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hand Actions 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Transportation 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Parts of the Body 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| I Like the Way | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Friendly Crocodile | $0.99 | one-time |
| What I Do | $0.99 | one-time |
| Common Animals 2 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👶 Effective early learning tool for babies and toddlers
- 📚 High-quality educational content with real pictures and videos
- 🎯 Engages children across multiple age groups (6 months to 5+ years)
- 🎨 Colorful, visually appealing interface
- 🔊 Clear audio narration and animal sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when opening purchased lessons
- 🐛 Words disappearing after updates
- 🐛 Sound not working on iPad trial version
- 🐛 App freezes during downloads
- 🐛 Auto-advance feature broken after iOS 6 update

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening purchased lessons
- Words disappearing after app updates
- Sound not working in trial version on iPad
- App hangs on download and waiting status
- Auto-advance feature broken after iOS 6 compatibility issue

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth switch accessibility for special needs users
- UK English version with proper pronunciation
- Math app for iPad (Little Math Touch)
- Music app for iPad (Little Music Touch)
- Ability to upload custom photos and curricula


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 free?

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

### Is Little Reader Touch free?

Little Reader Touch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 or Little Reader Touch?

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 is rated higher. ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 715 ratings, while Little Reader Touch averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.

### Do ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 or Little Reader Touch have ads?

Neither ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 nor Little Reader Touch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 or Little Reader Touch?

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 ships an update every 12 months, and Little Reader Touch every 2 months. Most recently, ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Little Reader Touch on November 1, 2026.

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