# READING MAGIC 2 vs TERC EarthLabs

READING MAGIC 2 and TERC EarthLabs both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of READING MAGIC 2's written reviews are positive against 40% of TERC EarthLabs's. READING MAGIC 2 also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 1) and update cadence (every 19 months vs every 53 months). TERC EarthLabs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.7). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

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

TERC EarthLabs 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. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of READING MAGIC 2's written reviews are positive against 40% of TERC EarthLabs'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, TERC EarthLabs every 53 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | READING MAGIC 2 | TERC EarthLabs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/terc-earthlabs/id929008909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 19 months** | Every 53 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 258 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.7 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [TERC, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/663250154) |

## 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 |


### TERC EarthLabs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terc-earthlabs/id929008909)

This app offers free high school Earth science curriculum units with interactive visualizations, videos, and hands-on labs. It allows users to run Flash-based videos and interactives on their iPad for engaging science education.

**Highlights:** Interactive visualizations, Video content, Hands-on labs, Flash-based interactives, Curriculum units

**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 TERC EarthLabs free?

TERC EarthLabs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, READING MAGIC 2 or TERC EarthLabs?

TERC EarthLabs is rated higher. READING MAGIC 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while TERC EarthLabs averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do READING MAGIC 2 or TERC EarthLabs have ads?

Neither READING MAGIC 2 nor TERC EarthLabs shows ads.

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

READING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 19 months, and TERC EarthLabs every 53 months. Most recently, READING MAGIC 2 was updated on November 10, 2026 and TERC EarthLabs on November 1, 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.*