Decoding Chart vs English Grammar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Decoding Chart
This app is part of a reading and writing curriculum designed for beginning readers or those who have struggled with literacy. It helps children transition from understanding sounds to recognizing letters and their spellings, aiding in reading and creative writing.
- Sound-to-letter conversion
- Color-coded spellings
- Multiple learning levels
- Supports beginning readers
- Aids creative writing
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Center for Innovation in Education Decoding Chart - Levels Dekodiphukan Description The ninth of the fourteen apps that comprise the Baratta-Lorton Reading Program. The Reading Program is a reading and writing curriculum for beginning readers and any child who has already experienced difficulty in learning to read. 99% unique – 100% effective - 100% free Background for the fourteen apps The Baratta-Lorton Reading Program also known as Dekodiphukan (pronounced decode if you can) was developed by the Center for Innovation in Education whose many other offerings include Mathematics Their Way, the first non-traditional math curriculum adopted in by the State of California. Dekodiphukan has been in use in classrooms across the United States and Canada since 1985. The Program has been used to teach thousands of children to read and to write regardless of background or supposed lack of reading readiness. To date, no child using the program in a classroom setting has ever failed to learn to read or to write. This Dekodiphukan reading and writing curriculum is now a series of fourteen apps plus a parent-guide for the iPad that, within a period of six months to a year (or occasionally a bit longer for some special needs children), will enable every child using it to read and to write. Reading with enjoyment. Writing creatively. Decoding Chart - LEVELS The ninth of the Fourteen Apps The Decoding Chart converts words written in sounds to words written in letters. It is the vehicle for transitioning the child from sounds to letters. Its use is introduced once the child can comfortably read and write phrases. The Chart contains the pictures of all forty-four sounds arranged in the same rows and in the same order within each row as they are in the Stamping app. Beneath each sound picture are various ways that sound may be spelled. The spellings listed beneath each sound appear in order of frequency of occurrence in the words which beginning readers are most likely to encounter. Each of the spellings that appear beneath the sound pictures are color coded. The first spelling of each sound is coded white. If a second spelling is listed, it is coded yellow. Third spellings are red, fourth spellings are blue, fifth are green, sixth are brown, and seventh are purple. The color codings indicate to the child which spelling is to be used to write the letters for a word. The Decoding Chart does not contain all possible spellings for each sound. It does, however, contain the spellings that appear in ninety-five to ninety-eight percent of the words the child will encounter while learning to read and write. A parent guide to how to use the Decoding Chart is included in The Guide instructions for the Writing Worksheets. Two Apps and the Decoding Chart Download Chart – Levels The Decoding Chart-Levels app displays the chart in five different levels, each level matching one of the five levels of the Reading Program. Chart - Flip The Decoding Chart-Flip app displays half the chart on one side and half on the other side of a flip view. Download While the Decoding Chart is available in two app formats and moving between apps is possible with a double-click of the Home button on the iPad, the double-clicking process may not be easily managed by the child. A more child-accessible version of the Decoding Chart can be downloaded from the Center’s website and printed out. Decoding Chart Converts words in sounds to words in letters Introduced once the child can comfortably read phrases Available in two different app forms Also downloadable from the Center’s website Instructions for its use are included in The Guide’s Writing Worksheet instructions
English Grammar
Master English pronouns with interactive lessons and practice exercises. This app simplifies grammar, offering clear explanations and real-life examples to enhance your fluency and communication skills.
- Clear pronoun explanations
- Real-life examples
- Over 15 practice exercise types
- Instant feedback on exercises
- Intuitive interface
- Progress tracking
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Learning English becomes more enjoyable when every detail is made simple, clear, and engaging. Whether you're starting from scratch or revisiting past knowledge, focusing on pronouns is a practical step that strengthens your confidence and fluency in the language. With thoughtfully designed tools and features, this app offers a smooth and enriching experience for anyone on their English learning journey. Understanding how to use English pronouns correctly brings clarity to both written and spoken communication. This app focuses on improving your grammar skills in a friendly and approachable way, helping you naturally enhance your pronunciation and fluency over time. The grammar section offers well-organized explanations of personal, possessive, reflexive, demonstrative, relative, and interrogative pronouns. Every topic includes clear examples followed by over 15 types of practice exercises, allowing you to absorb and apply the rules step by step. The structure is intuitive and supports steady progress. Learning becomes more meaningful through real-life examples. You’ll read adapted excerpts from books, articles, and dialogues that highlight how pronouns work in different contexts. Interactive tasks help reinforce what you've learned—choose the correct pronoun based on sentence structure or analyze how context affects meaning. These activities are carefully designed to sharpen your instincts and deepen your understanding. Practice makes progress, and the interactive exercises are here to support you. Fill-in-the-blank tasks and multiple-choice questions offer instant feedback, helping you stay engaged and on track. Each session feels rewarding, and you're always building on what you know. – Easy to navigate with a clear and pleasant interface – Ideal for both short daily reviews and deep focus sessions – Perfect for home use, classroom environments, or studying on the move – Boosts your fluency in English through active reading and structured grammar work – Valuable for learners preparing for exams like IELTS or TOEFL – Supports vocabulary growth and sentence construction through focused practice Learning a new language opens doors to new opportunities. With consistent practice, every step brings progress, and every word becomes a tool for clearer communication. Enjoy the process and let each moment of study bring you closer to your goals. Support: appsfenls@gmail.com Terms of use & Privacy policy: https://apps.fenls.com/legacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: English Grammar at 4.6 against Decoding Chart's 4.0. English Grammar also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 36 months) and ratings volume (51 vs 2). Decoding Chart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. English Grammar sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per 7 days. Decoding Chart asks for nothing beyond the download.
English Grammar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: English Grammar has 51 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Decoding Chart ships an update every 36 months, English Grammar weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Decoding Chart | English Grammar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 4.6 (51 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 51 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bob Baratta-Lorton | Nelly Latypova |
Customer experience
Decoding Chart
English Grammar
In-app purchases
Decoding Chart
No in-app purchases
English Grammar
- Complete English Grammar Pro3 Days trial3 variants$8.497 Days
- Ultimate English Grammar Pro3 Days trial3 variants$9.491 Month
- Ultimate English Grammar Pro$9.491 Month
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- Pro English Grammar Learning3 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Pro English Grammar Learning$34.991 Year
- Upgrade to no ads$6.99
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