# ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 vs Learning Patterns

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 at 717 against Learning Patterns's 174. Learning Patterns's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learning Patterns 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 Learning Patterns. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 717 and 174 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2's written reviews are positive against 78% of Learning Patterns's.

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 ships an update every 12 months, Learning Patterns every 22 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 | Learning Patterns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (717 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-magic-phonics-2/id411576364/reviews)** | [4.3 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-patterns-pattern-and-logic-game-for-kids/id717236674/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **717** | 174 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 12 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Innovative Mobile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/420345423) |

## 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


### Learning Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-patterns-pattern-and-logic-game-for-kids/id717236674)

This interactive game helps children develop critical thinking and mental reasoning skills by teaching them to recognize and complete various patterns. It offers two learning modes with adjustable difficulty and a wide variety of objects for engaging, long-term learning.

**Highlights:** Pattern recognition and completion, Two learning modes, Adjustable difficulty levels, Variety of object collections, Automatic session summaries, Supports 8 unique patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABC - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shapes - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shapes - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colors - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pattern 8 Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Games | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning patterns
- 👍 Visually appealing interface
- 👍 User-friendly for young children
- 👍 Good for special needs students
- 👍 Educational and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 App stopped working suddenly
- 😞 Too easy and too little content
- 😞 Paid version doesn't transfer to new devices
- 😞 Micro-transactions/subscriptions disliked
- 😞 In-app purchases not supported by VPP

**Reported bugs**

- App suddenly stopped working
- Screen bounces when scrolling
- Incompatible with older iPads (requires iOS 6+)
- App will not allow object selection/movement at times

**Requested features**

- More patterns on paid version
- Option to permanently own the app
- Educational version for schools (VPP compatible)
- Option to keep completed pattern visible
- Longer patterns with three repeats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 free?

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

### Is Learning Patterns free?

Learning Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 or Learning Patterns?

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 is rated higher. ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 717 ratings, while Learning Patterns averages 4.3 from 174 ratings.

### Do ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 or Learning Patterns have ads?

Neither ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 nor Learning Patterns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 or Learning Patterns?

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 ships an update every 12 months, and Learning Patterns every 22 months. Most recently, ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Learning Patterns on November 6, 2026.

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