# READING MAGIC 3 vs Reading Train Christmas

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reading Train Christmas at none against READING MAGIC 3's 1. Reading Train Christmas also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.7). READING MAGIC 3's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. READING MAGIC 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reading Train Christmas asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for READING MAGIC 3 against 5.0 for Reading Train Christmas. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: READING MAGIC 3 has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of READING MAGIC 3's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reading Train Christmas's.

READING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 22 months, Reading Train Christmas every 32 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | READING MAGIC 3 | Reading Train Christmas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-3/id446469837/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-train-christmas/id1056021768/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 22 months** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 250 MB | 653 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.7 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) | [The Learning Station, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/702227887) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Reading Train Christmas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-train-christmas/id1056021768)

This app offers interactive Christmas-themed books, songs, and games designed to build foundational reading skills. It features multiple reading levels, professional narration, and a fun train game to reinforce learning. Parents can track progress through detailed reporting tools.

**Highlights:** Interactive Christmas books, Multiple reading levels, Sing-along Christmas songs, Educational train game, User recording of books, Progress tracking for parents, Built-in audio dictionary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is READING MAGIC 3 free?

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

### Is Reading Train Christmas free?

Reading Train Christmas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, READING MAGIC 3 or Reading Train Christmas?

Reading Train Christmas is rated higher. READING MAGIC 3 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Reading Train Christmas averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do READING MAGIC 3 or Reading Train Christmas have ads?

Neither READING MAGIC 3 nor Reading Train Christmas shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, READING MAGIC 3 or Reading Train Christmas?

READING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 22 months, and Reading Train Christmas every 32 months. Most recently, READING MAGIC 3 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Reading Train Christmas on October 29, 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.*