# READING MAGIC vs Match Money Using Pic (CAD)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: READING MAGIC at 62% against Match Money Using Pic (CAD)'s 0%. READING MAGIC also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 30 months) and ratings volume (42 vs 1). Match Money Using Pic (CAD)'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. READING MAGIC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Match Money Using Pic (CAD) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Match Money Using Pic (CAD) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: READING MAGIC has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of READING MAGIC's written reviews are positive against 0% of Match Money Using Pic (CAD)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

READING MAGIC ships an update every 6 months, Match Money Using Pic (CAD) every 30 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | READING MAGIC | Match Money Using Pic (CAD) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-learning-to-read/id416896853/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-money-using-pic-cad/id581124974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 30 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 208 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.7 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Blooming Kids Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/501015942) |

## 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 |


### Match Money Using Pic (CAD)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-money-using-pic-cad/id581124974)

This educational app helps young children, including those with learning disabilities or autism, learn to identify Canadian coins and bills by matching pictures. It's designed as a teaching program to build recognition skills.

**Highlights:** Picture matching for Canadian currency, Identifies coins and bills, Aimed at autistic children, Supports learning disabled children, Suitable for young mainstream children, Educational teaching program

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Matching Money Using Picture (Canadian Currency) | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is READING MAGIC free?

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

### Is Match Money Using Pic (CAD) free?

Match Money Using Pic (CAD) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, READING MAGIC or Match Money Using Pic (CAD)?

Match Money Using Pic (CAD) is rated higher. READING MAGIC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Match Money Using Pic (CAD) averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do READING MAGIC or Match Money Using Pic (CAD) have ads?

Neither READING MAGIC nor Match Money Using Pic (CAD) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, READING MAGIC or Match Money Using Pic (CAD)?

READING MAGIC ships an update every 6 months, and Match Money Using Pic (CAD) every 30 months. Most recently, READING MAGIC was updated on November 1, 2026 and Match Money Using Pic (CAD) on November 1, 2026.

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