# READING MAGIC vs Magic Match Memory Games

READING MAGIC and Magic Match Memory Games both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Magic Match Memory Games's written reviews are positive against 62% of READING MAGIC's. Magic Match Memory Games also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.7). READING MAGIC's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (42 vs 4). On price, rating, 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 Magic Match Memory Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for READING MAGIC against 4.5 for Magic Match Memory Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: READING MAGIC has 42 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of READING MAGIC's written reviews are positive against 78% of Magic Match Memory Games's.

READING MAGIC ships an update every 6 months, Magic Match Memory Games every 19 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | READING MAGIC | Magic Match Memory Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-learning-to-read/id416896853/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-match-memory-games/id500093617/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **78.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 208 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.7 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [KID BABY TODDLER LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/477267603) |

## 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 |


### Magic Match Memory Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-match-memory-games/id500093617)

Engage in a magical memory matching adventure with over 180 items across 9 categories. This game enhances concentration, memory, and motor skills through adaptive levels and interactive learning.

**Highlights:** 180+ items in 9 categories, Improves concentration and memory, Adaptive game levels, Learn names, spelling, and vocabulary, Multiple puzzle modes, HD graphics and sounds

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version and Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is READING MAGIC free?

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

### Is Magic Match Memory Games free?

Magic Match Memory Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, READING MAGIC or Magic Match Memory Games?

READING MAGIC is rated higher. READING MAGIC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Magic Match Memory Games averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do READING MAGIC or Magic Match Memory Games have ads?

Neither READING MAGIC nor Magic Match Memory Games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, READING MAGIC or Magic Match Memory Games?

READING MAGIC ships an update every 6 months, and Magic Match Memory Games every 19 months. Most recently, READING MAGIC was updated on November 1, 2026 and Magic Match Memory Games 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.*