# READING MAGIC 2 vs Gabby

The clearest difference is price: READING MAGIC 2 at Free against Gabby's $4.99. READING MAGIC 2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (81% vs 44%). Gabby's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 19 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

READING MAGIC 2 is free to download; Gabby costs $4.99 up front. READING MAGIC 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gabby asks for nothing beyond the download.

READING MAGIC 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of READING MAGIC 2's written reviews are positive against 44% of Gabby's.

READING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 19 months, Gabby every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | READING MAGIC 2 | Gabby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-2/id432526055/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gabby/id463676221/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 258 MB | 5 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) | [Enabled Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/463676224) |

## 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 |


### Gabby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gabby/id463676221)

This app provides an affordable and powerful communication tool for individuals with disabilities that affect verbal communication. It uses images, text, and audio to help users express themselves, with customizable interfaces and multiple user profiles.

**Highlights:** Create and modify custom vocabulary, Text-to-speech and voice recording, Multiple user profiles with privacy, Organize vocabulary with folders/tags, Quick Access Panel for frequent items, Image capture and basic editing, Send text/email messages

**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 Gabby free?

Gabby costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, READING MAGIC 2 or Gabby?

READING MAGIC 2 is rated higher. READING MAGIC 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Gabby averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do READING MAGIC 2 or Gabby have ads?

Neither READING MAGIC 2 nor Gabby shows ads.

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

READING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 19 months, and Gabby every 7 months. Most recently, READING MAGIC 2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Gabby on October 23, 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.*