# Sudoku School! vs READING MAGIC 3

The clearest difference is rating: READING MAGIC 3 at 4.9 against Sudoku School!'s 4.4. Sudoku School!'s advantage is ratings volume (432 vs 16) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 22 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku School! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and READING MAGIC 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

READING MAGIC 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku School! has 432 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Sudoku School!'s written reviews are positive against 89% of READING MAGIC 3's.

Sudoku School! ships an update every 7 months, READING MAGIC 3 every 22 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku School! | READING MAGIC 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (432 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-school/id441158805/reviews) | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-3/id446469837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **432** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.7 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sarah Pierce](https://appshunter.io/developer/406813189) | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### READING MAGIC 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-3/id446469837)

This app makes learning to read an exciting adventure for children. It uses interactive activities and science-backed methods to help master words with two or more syllables, building essential literacy skills.

**Highlights:** Science of Reading methodology, Focus on multi-syllable words, Blending and segmenting skills, Phonemic awareness development, Three engaging learning modes, Interactive reading games, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku School! free?

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

### Is READING MAGIC 3 free?

READING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku School! or READING MAGIC 3?

READING MAGIC 3 is rated higher. Sudoku School! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 432 ratings, while READING MAGIC 3 averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Sudoku School! or READING MAGIC 3 have ads?

Neither Sudoku School! nor READING MAGIC 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku School! or READING MAGIC 3?

Sudoku School! ships an update every 7 months, and READING MAGIC 3 every 22 months. Most recently, Sudoku School! was updated on November 6, 2026 and READING MAGIC 3 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.*