# READING MAGIC 2 vs KOOV®

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KOOV® at none against READING MAGIC 2's 1. KOOV® also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months). READING MAGIC 2's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (21 vs 6). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. READING MAGIC 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KOOV® asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for READING MAGIC 2 against 4.8 for KOOV®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 6 respectively.

READING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 19 months, KOOV® every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | READING MAGIC 2 | KOOV® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-2/id432526055/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koov/id1188974713/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 258 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.7 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Sony Global Education, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/994421997) |

## What reviewers say

### READING MAGIC 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-2/id432526055)

This app helps children master consonant blends, a key skill for reading success. It offers interactive modes for blending sounds, segmenting words, and independent reading practice with over 300 words and engaging themes.

**Highlights:** Blending Mode for sound practice, Segmenting Mode for word breakdown, Reading Mode for independent word reading, Focus on CCVC and CVCC words, Advanced consonant blend practice, Over 300 words with male/female voices, Themed lessons for engagement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### KOOV®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koov/id1188974713)

This educational app teaches coding and robotics through interactive lessons and hands-on robot building. Users can follow pre-written code, earn badges for completing courses, and create their own unique robot designs.

**Highlights:** 3D building guide, Visual programming with coding blocks, Robot Recipes with pre-written code, Learning Course with badges, Free Production for custom robots, Collection of activities and creations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is READING MAGIC 2 free?

READING MAGIC 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is KOOV® free?

KOOV® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, READING MAGIC 2 or KOOV®?

KOOV® is rated higher. READING MAGIC 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while KOOV® averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do READING MAGIC 2 or KOOV® have ads?

Neither READING MAGIC 2 nor KOOV® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, READING MAGIC 2 or KOOV®?

READING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 19 months, and KOOV® every 2 months. Most recently, READING MAGIC 2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and KOOV® on October 26, 2026.

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