# Counting 123 vs SENTENCE READING MAGIC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SENTENCE READING MAGIC at 75% against Counting 123's 28%. SENTENCE READING MAGIC also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (123 vs 14). Counting 123's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Counting 123 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and SENTENCE READING MAGIC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SENTENCE READING MAGIC holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SENTENCE READING MAGIC has 123 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Counting 123's written reviews are positive against 75% of SENTENCE READING MAGIC's.

Counting 123 ships an update every 4 months, SENTENCE READING MAGIC every 10 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counting 123 | SENTENCE READING MAGIC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counting-123-learn-to-count/id443158370/reviews) | **[4.4 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-reading-magic/id454581599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **123** |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | **74.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 310 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KID BABY TODDLER LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/477267603) | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) |

## What reviewers say

### Counting 123

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counting-123-learn-to-count/id443158370)

This app offers a playful and engaging way for children to learn counting and number recognition. It features four distinct mini-games designed to make learning fun and interactive, with colorful animations and illustrations.

**Highlights:** Learn numbers 1-10, Pronunciation of digits, Tap & catch fish counting game, Spot the differences memory game, Interactive grasshopper activity, Dresses fashion show game

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 12 Jigsaw Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 4 Match It Games | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 12 Coloring Pages | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal! | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great learning tool for counting
- 👍 Fun and engaging for young children
- 👍 Nice graphics and interactive activities
- 👍 Good for reinforcing numbers 1-10
- 👍 Educational and analytical skills development

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Ads block gameplay
- 😠 Ads are intrusive and disruptive
- 😠 Ads are poorly placed
- 😠 Ads redirect to other apps
- 😠 Inappropriate ads shown to children

**Reported bugs**

- Ads cover tap locations
- Paid features locked after purchase
- App crashes occasionally
- Inappropriate ads shown
- App restarts each time it's entered

**Requested features**

- Move ads to a less intrusive location
- Add an ads bar below gameplay
- Improve game engagement for older children
- Offer more stages or challenges


### SENTENCE READING MAGIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-reading-magic/id454581599)

This app helps children develop reading fluency and comprehension by focusing on reading sentences. It uses evidence-based methods and engaging games to build skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.

**Highlights:** Sentence reading practice, High-frequency word games, Phonemic awareness activities, Phonics and blending, Vocabulary building, Fluency and comprehension focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| More Sentences for Learning | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning sentences
- 👍 Helps with reading skills
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Educational content
- 👍 Clear pronunciation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🥱 Can be boring
- 🐛 Inconsistent grammar
- 🐛 Lacks capitalization
- 🐛 Lacks punctuation
- 🐛 Repetitive content

**Reported bugs**

- Errors in subject-verb agreement
- Sentences are not complete
- Missing capitalization and punctuation
- Spelling error in instructions

**Requested features**

- More levels and longer sentences
- Option for different vowel sounds
- Add animation effects
- Randomize sentences
- More options and sentences to buy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counting 123 free?

Counting 123 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SENTENCE READING MAGIC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Counting 123 or SENTENCE READING MAGIC?

SENTENCE READING MAGIC is rated higher. Counting 123 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while SENTENCE READING MAGIC averages 4.4 from 123 ratings.

### Do Counting 123 or SENTENCE READING MAGIC have ads?

Neither Counting 123 nor SENTENCE READING MAGIC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Counting 123 or SENTENCE READING MAGIC?

Counting 123 ships an update every 4 months, and SENTENCE READING MAGIC every 10 months. Most recently, Counting 123 was updated on November 1, 2026 and SENTENCE READING MAGIC 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.*