# READING MAGIC vs Kid's Xylophone

The clearest difference is rating: READING MAGIC at 4.6 against Kid's Xylophone's 3.4. READING MAGIC also leads on ratings volume (42 vs 7). Kid's Xylophone's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 13.7). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. READING MAGIC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kid's Xylophone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

READING MAGIC holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: READING MAGIC has 42 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of READING MAGIC's written reviews are positive against 60% of Kid's Xylophone's.

READING MAGIC ships an update every 6 months, Kid's Xylophone every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | READING MAGIC | Kid's Xylophone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-learning-to-read/id416896853/reviews)** | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-xylophone/id460763526/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 208 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.7 | **4.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Goatella](https://appshunter.io/developer/448008890) |

## What reviewers say

### READING MAGIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-learning-to-read/id416896853)

This app makes learning to read an exciting adventure for young children. It focuses on CVC words and uses science-based phonics principles to build essential reading skills like blending and segmenting.

**Highlights:** CVC word focus, Blending and segmenting practice, Phonemic awareness building, Phonological processing improvement, Engaging games and activities, Discourages picture guessing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


### Kid's Xylophone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-xylophone/id460763526)

This app offers a simple 8-note digital xylophone experience for children. It aims to introduce young ones to music and spark creativity. Parents can appreciate the adjustable volume control.

**Highlights:** 8-note digital xylophone, Adjustable volume control, Introduces children to music, Sparks creativity, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is READING MAGIC free?

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

### Is Kid's Xylophone free?

Kid's Xylophone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, READING MAGIC or Kid's Xylophone?

READING MAGIC is rated higher. READING MAGIC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Kid's Xylophone averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do READING MAGIC or Kid's Xylophone have ads?

Neither READING MAGIC nor Kid's Xylophone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, READING MAGIC or Kid's Xylophone?

READING MAGIC ships an update every 6 months, and Kid's Xylophone every 3 weeks. Most recently, READING MAGIC was updated on November 1, 2026 and Kid's Xylophone on November 1, 2026.

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