# ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 vs Funbrain Jr.

The clearest difference is rating: ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 at 4.3 against Funbrain Jr.'s 3.6. ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 33%) and ratings volume (717 vs 55). Funbrain Jr.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 12.0). On price, 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. Funbrain Jr. asks for nothing beyond the download.

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 has 717 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2's written reviews are positive against 33% of Funbrain Jr.'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 | Funbrain Jr. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (717 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-magic-phonics-2/id411576364/reviews)** | [3.6 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funbrain-jr/id692246718/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **717** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 109 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **4.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [SandBox Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792410675) |

## 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


### Funbrain Jr.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funbrain-jr/id692246718)

This app offers a collection of five engaging games designed for preschoolers and kindergarteners to develop early literacy, math, and problem-solving skills. Through colorful characters and interactive play, children aged 2-6 can practice letter recognition, counting, patterns, and fine motor skills.

**Highlights:** Letter recognition and sounds, Early literacy skills, Basic counting and number sets, Sequence, order, and patterns, Problem-solving, Fine motor skills development

**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 Funbrain Jr. free?

Funbrain Jr. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 or Funbrain Jr.?

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 is rated higher. ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 717 ratings, while Funbrain Jr. averages 3.6 from 55 ratings.

### Do ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 or Funbrain Jr. have ads?

Neither ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 nor Funbrain Jr. shows ads.

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