# ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 vs Magic Letters ABC

The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic Letters ABC at every 2 months against ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2's every 12 months. ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2's advantage is ratings volume (707 vs 16) and review sentiment (72% vs 54%). 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 Magic Letters ABC sells 9 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 4.4 for Magic Letters ABC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 has 707 ratings behind it against 16, 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 54% of Magic Letters ABC's.

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 ships an update every 12 months, Magic Letters ABC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 | Magic Letters ABC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (707 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-magic-phonics-2/id411576364/reviews) | **[4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-letters-abc/id799579059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **707** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 109 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Art Chmiel](https://appshunter.io/developer/789499906) |

## 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


### Magic Letters ABC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-letters-abc/id799579059)

An educational 3D game designed to teach children the alphabet, word building, and pronunciation. It features interactive toy blocks and engaging levels with professional voiceovers to make learning fun and effective for preschoolers.

**Highlights:** Alphabet and word building, 3D interactive toy blocks, Pronunciation practice, Multiple language support, Full HD graphics and animations, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version - Polish | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version - Română | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version - Nederlands | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version - Deutsch | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version - Italiano | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version - English | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version - Español | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version - Français | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 free?

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

### Is Magic Letters ABC free?

Magic Letters ABC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 or Magic Letters ABC?

Magic Letters ABC is rated higher. ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 707 ratings, while Magic Letters ABC averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 or Magic Letters ABC have ads?

Neither ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 nor Magic Letters ABC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 or Magic Letters ABC?

ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 ships an update every 12 months, and Magic Letters ABC every 2 months. Most recently, ABC MAGIC PHONICS 2 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Magic Letters ABC on October 7, 2026.

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