# READING MAGIC vs Sentence Maker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sentence Maker at none against READING MAGIC's 1. Sentence Maker also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 62%) and ratings volume (269 vs 42). READING MAGIC's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 25 months). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. READING MAGIC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sentence Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for READING MAGIC against 4.7 for Sentence Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sentence Maker has 269 ratings behind it against 42, 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 83% of Sentence Maker's.

READING MAGIC ships an update every 6 months, Sentence Maker every 25 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | READING MAGIC | Sentence Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-learning-to-read/id416896853/reviews) | **[4.7 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-maker-educational-learning-game-for-kids/id518347992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **269** |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **82.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 208 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.7 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Innovative Investments Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/414603477) |

## 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 |


### Sentence Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-maker-educational-learning-game-for-kids/id518347992)

This interactive game helps young children learn to build and complete sentences by dragging and dropping words. It offers extensive customization options for parents and teachers, including adding custom photos, voices, and items, making it a versatile learning tool for ages 1 to 6.

**Highlights:** Interactive sentence building, Customizable photos and voice, Multi-sensory learning, Adjustable difficulty settings, Multi-language support, Create custom word lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly customizable content
- 💡 Great for speech therapy and learning
- 🌟 Free and valuable app
- 🗣️ Supports custom voice recording
- 🖼️ Allows personal picture customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes on screen
- 🐛 Cannot log out
- 🐛 Recording function not working (iOS 7 issue)
- 🤔 Blocks can be used to guess answers
- ⏳ Personalization can be time-consuming

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and cannot be closed without turning off the phone
- Cannot log out of the app
- Recording function broken since iOS 7

**Requested features**

- Ability to keep score
- Larger font options
- Ability to pick wordlist in play mode
- Text-to-speech option
- Option to turn off letters in destination cells


## Frequently asked questions

### Is READING MAGIC free?

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

### Is Sentence Maker free?

Sentence Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, READING MAGIC or Sentence Maker?

Sentence Maker is rated higher. READING MAGIC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Sentence Maker averages 4.7 from 269 ratings.

### Do READING MAGIC or Sentence Maker have ads?

Neither READING MAGIC nor Sentence Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, READING MAGIC or Sentence Maker?

READING MAGIC ships an update every 6 months, and Sentence Maker every 25 months. Most recently, READING MAGIC was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sentence Maker 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.*