# READING MAGIC 2 vs Friendly Puzzles

READING MAGIC 2 and Friendly Puzzles both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of READING MAGIC 2's written reviews are positive against 40% of Friendly Puzzles's. Friendly Puzzles's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.7). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. READING MAGIC 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Friendly Puzzles sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for READING MAGIC 2 against 4.5 for Friendly Puzzles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of READING MAGIC 2's written reviews are positive against 40% of Friendly Puzzles's.

READING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 19 months, Friendly Puzzles every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | READING MAGIC 2 | Friendly Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-2/id432526055/reviews) | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friendly-puzzles/id534188726/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 11 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 258 MB | 98 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) | [TabTale LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/402016394) |

## 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 |


### Friendly Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friendly-puzzles/id534188726)

This interactive puzzle game uses basic shapes to create animals and toys. Children can complete tangram puzzles and watch their creations come to life with fun animations and sounds. It helps develop shape recognition and fine motor skills.

**Highlights:** 20 Tangram puzzle games, Learn basic shapes, Interactive creations, Develop fine motor skills, Improve visual perception, Fun animations and sounds

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all animal puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all gadget puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all vehicle puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal! | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is READING MAGIC 2 free?

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

### Is Friendly Puzzles free?

Friendly Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, READING MAGIC 2 or Friendly Puzzles?

READING MAGIC 2 and Friendly Puzzles are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do READING MAGIC 2 or Friendly Puzzles have ads?

Neither READING MAGIC 2 nor Friendly Puzzles shows ads.

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

READING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 19 months, and Friendly Puzzles every 11 months. Most recently, READING MAGIC 2 was updated on November 14, 2026 and Friendly Puzzles on November 13, 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.*