# READING MAGIC 2 vs i Can Type

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: i Can Type at none against READING MAGIC 2's 1. i Can Type also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.7). READING MAGIC 2's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

i Can Type holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: READING MAGIC 2 has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | READING MAGIC 2 | i Can Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-2/id432526055/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-can-type-sight-words-lite/id1293995419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 258 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.7 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Michael Harvey](https://appshunter.io/developer/901245641) |

## 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 |


### i Can Type

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-can-type-sight-words-lite/id1293995419)

This educational app helps young learners practice essential sight words and become familiar with using a keyboard. It offers interactive activities like typing introductions, matching games, and a look-say-cover-type exercise, followed by fun reward games.

**Highlights:** Sight word practice, Keyboard introduction, Typing activities, Match-up games, Look-say-cover-type, Reward games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 i Can Type free?

i Can Type is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, READING MAGIC 2 or i Can Type?

i Can Type is rated higher. READING MAGIC 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while i Can Type averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do READING MAGIC 2 or i Can Type have ads?

Neither READING MAGIC 2 nor i Can Type shows ads.

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