# Bluster! vs SENTENCE READING MAGIC

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SENTENCE READING MAGIC at 123 against Bluster!'s 8. SENTENCE READING MAGIC also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Bluster!'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. Bluster! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and SENTENCE READING MAGIC sells 2 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 — 4.5 for Bluster! against 4.4 for SENTENCE READING MAGIC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SENTENCE READING MAGIC has 123 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Bluster!'s written reviews are positive against 75% of SENTENCE READING MAGIC's.

Bluster! ships an update every 13 months, SENTENCE READING MAGIC every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluster! | SENTENCE READING MAGIC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluster/id416160693/reviews)** | [4.4 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-reading-magic/id454581599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **123** |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **74.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 10 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 310 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [McGraw-Hill School Education Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/413312889) | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluster!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluster/id416160693)

This word matching game enhances vocabulary and word comprehension for school-aged children and adults. Engage in single-player practice, team collaboration, or competitive head-to-head battles with weather-themed attacks. It offers over 800 words and various skill-building activities.

**Highlights:** Vocabulary building, Word matching, Single-player mode, Two-player collaboration, Head-to-head versus mode, Over 800 vocabulary words, Grade-level appropriate content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Base Words | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Rhyming Words | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Prefixes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Synonyms | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Words | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Word Roots | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Adjectives | $0.99 | one-time |


### SENTENCE READING MAGIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-reading-magic/id454581599)

This app helps children develop reading fluency and comprehension by focusing on reading sentences. It uses evidence-based methods and engaging games to build skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.

**Highlights:** Sentence reading practice, High-frequency word games, Phonemic awareness activities, Phonics and blending, Vocabulary building, Fluency and comprehension focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| More Sentences for Learning | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning sentences
- 👍 Helps with reading skills
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Educational content
- 👍 Clear pronunciation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🥱 Can be boring
- 🐛 Inconsistent grammar
- 🐛 Lacks capitalization
- 🐛 Lacks punctuation
- 🐛 Repetitive content

**Reported bugs**

- Errors in subject-verb agreement
- Sentences are not complete
- Missing capitalization and punctuation
- Spelling error in instructions

**Requested features**

- More levels and longer sentences
- Option for different vowel sounds
- Add animation effects
- Randomize sentences
- More options and sentences to buy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluster! free?

Bluster! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SENTENCE READING MAGIC free?

SENTENCE READING MAGIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bluster! or SENTENCE READING MAGIC?

Bluster! is rated higher. Bluster! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SENTENCE READING MAGIC averages 4.4 from 123 ratings.

### Do Bluster! or SENTENCE READING MAGIC have ads?

Neither Bluster! nor SENTENCE READING MAGIC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluster! or SENTENCE READING MAGIC?

Bluster! ships an update every 13 months, and SENTENCE READING MAGIC every 10 months. Most recently, Bluster! was updated on November 6, 2026 and SENTENCE READING MAGIC on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*