# READING MAGIC 2 vs Sudoku School!

The clearest difference is rating: READING MAGIC 2 at 4.8 against Sudoku School!'s 4.4. Sudoku School!'s advantage is ratings volume (432 vs 21) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 19 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. READING MAGIC 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sudoku School! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

READING MAGIC 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku School! has 432 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of READING MAGIC 2's written reviews are positive against 85% of Sudoku School!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

READING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 19 months, Sudoku School! every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | READING MAGIC 2 | Sudoku School! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-2/id432526055/reviews)** | [4.4 (432 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-school/id441158805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **432** |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 258 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.7 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [Sarah Pierce](https://appshunter.io/developer/406813189) |

## 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 |


### Sudoku School!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-school/id441158805)

This app teaches children and beginners how to play Sudoku with simplified 4x4 and 6x6 puzzles. It offers in-game help, colored tiles for easier recognition, and ten difficulty levels to accommodate growing skills. Multiple user accounts and a trophy system encourage progress.

**Highlights:** 4x4 and 6x6 Sudoku puzzles, In-game rule explanations, Colored tiles for beginners, Ten difficulty levels, Multiple user accounts, Trophy wall for progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4x4 puzzle pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6x6 puzzle pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to learn
- 🤩 Fun and addictive
- 🧠 Helps develop logic skills
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 👨‍👧‍👦 Great for kids and beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free content, need to pay to unlock more
- 🔒 Locked levels restrict full access
- 🙄 Only 2 free puzzles per difficulty level

**Reported bugs**

- Tiles sometimes lock up and can't be moved
- No win acknowledgment after completing puzzles

**Requested features**

- Unlock all levels for free
- Provide more free puzzles
- Add daily free puzzle challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is READING MAGIC 2 free?

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

### Is Sudoku School! free?

Sudoku School! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, READING MAGIC 2 or Sudoku School!?

READING MAGIC 2 is rated higher. READING MAGIC 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Sudoku School! averages 4.4 from 432 ratings.

### Do READING MAGIC 2 or Sudoku School! have ads?

Neither READING MAGIC 2 nor Sudoku School! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, READING MAGIC 2 or Sudoku School!?

READING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 19 months, and Sudoku School! every 7 months. Most recently, READING MAGIC 2 was updated on November 10, 2026 and Sudoku School! on November 6, 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.*