# ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 vs iCanvas Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iCanvas Pro at none against ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2's 1. iCanvas Pro also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 72%). ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2's advantage is update cadence (every 12 months vs every 165 months) and ratings volume (715 vs 11). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iCanvas Pro 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 4.3 for iCanvas Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 has 715 ratings behind it against 11, 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 86% of iCanvas Pro's.

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 ships an update every 12 months, iCanvas Pro every 165 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 | iCanvas Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (715 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-magic-phonics-2/id411576364/reviews)** | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icanvas-pro/id592295412/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **715** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 12 months** | Every 165 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 109 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Dan Ristea](https://appshunter.io/developer/592295415) |

## 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


### iCanvas Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icanvas-pro/id592295412)

Create digital art with a streamlined interface and a variety of brushes and tools. Offers layers, selection options, and AI-powered style assistance for sketches, icons, and finished pieces. Save and share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Variety of drawing tools and brushes, Layer support with blend modes, Selection and transformation tools, AI-assisted style application, Project saving and auto-save, Image import and export options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 iCanvas Pro free?

iCanvas Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 or iCanvas Pro?

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 is rated higher. ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 715 ratings, while iCanvas Pro averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 or iCanvas Pro have ads?

Neither ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 nor iCanvas Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 or iCanvas Pro?

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 ships an update every 12 months, and iCanvas Pro every 165 months. Most recently, ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and iCanvas Pro on November 1, 2026.

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