# READING MAGIC vs Learning Patterns

The clearest difference is rating: READING MAGIC at 4.6 against Learning Patterns's 4.3. READING MAGIC also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 22 months). Learning Patterns's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 62%) and ratings volume (174 vs 41). 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 Learning Patterns sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

READING MAGIC holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 174 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of READING MAGIC's written reviews are positive against 78% of Learning Patterns'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, Learning Patterns every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | READING MAGIC | Learning Patterns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-learning-to-read/id416896853/reviews)** | [4.3 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-patterns-pattern-and-logic-game-for-kids/id717236674/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **174** |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 208 MB | 20 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 Mobile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/420345423) |

## 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 |


### Learning Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-patterns-pattern-and-logic-game-for-kids/id717236674)

This interactive game helps children develop critical thinking and mental reasoning skills by teaching them to recognize and complete various patterns. It offers two learning modes with adjustable difficulty and a wide variety of objects for engaging, long-term learning.

**Highlights:** Pattern recognition and completion, Two learning modes, Adjustable difficulty levels, Variety of object collections, Automatic session summaries, Supports 8 unique patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABC - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shapes - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shapes - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colors - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pattern 6 Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pattern 8 Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pattern 7 Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colors - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Games | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning patterns
- 👍 Visually appealing interface
- 👍 User-friendly for young children
- 👍 Good for special needs students
- 👍 Educational and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 App stopped working suddenly
- 😞 Too easy and too little content
- 😞 Paid version doesn't transfer to new devices
- 😞 Micro-transactions/subscriptions disliked
- 😞 In-app purchases not supported by VPP

**Reported bugs**

- App suddenly stopped working
- Screen bounces when scrolling
- Incompatible with older iPads (requires iOS 6+)
- App will not allow object selection/movement at times

**Requested features**

- More patterns on paid version
- Option to permanently own the app
- Educational version for schools (VPP compatible)
- Option to keep completed pattern visible
- Longer patterns with three repeats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is READING MAGIC free?

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

### Is Learning Patterns free?

Learning Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, READING MAGIC or Learning Patterns?

READING MAGIC is rated higher. READING MAGIC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Learning Patterns averages 4.3 from 174 ratings.

### Do READING MAGIC or Learning Patterns have ads?

Neither READING MAGIC nor Learning Patterns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, READING MAGIC or Learning Patterns?

READING MAGIC ships an update every 6 months, and Learning Patterns every 22 months. Most recently, READING MAGIC was updated on October 10, 2026 and Learning Patterns on October 11, 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.*