Comparison

Buddy’s timer vs SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Buddy’s timer

This app helps young children, including those on the autistic spectrum, understand the concept of time. It visually represents remaining time for activities, reducing frustration associated with waiting. Settings range from 1 to 60 minutes with audio and secure screen options.

Highlights
  • Visual time representation
  • Reduces waiting frustration
  • Settings from 1-60 minutes
  • Secure screen mode
  • Piano key chime
  • Suitable for autistic children
Features
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Have you heard of the Buddy's timer ? It can be used with very young children and is perfectly suited for children on the autistic spectrum. It is the ideal tool to help learn the concept of time. The time timer "materializes" the time left for an activity at home, in school or during a therapy session. It helps reduce frustrations from waiting. Buddy’s timer is very simple to use. Settings from 1 to 60 minutes – secure screen mode – piano key chime for audio support - fully functional, no in-app purchases. Please visit our website and help improve existing applications and create exciting new ones.

About

SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2

This app helps emerging readers transition from single words to reading full sentences. It uses a Science of Reading approach with interactive games to build foundational literacy skills. The full version offers an extensive library of sentences and personalized learning options.

Highlights
  • Build sentence reading skills
  • Based on Reading Science
  • Interactive sentence games
  • High-frequency word focus
  • Progressive learning with multisyllable words
  • Extensive sentence library (full version)
Features
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Sentence Reading Magic 2- Unlock Sentence Reading Success! Unlock your child's reading adventure with Sentence Reading Magic 2! Designed with the proven Science of Reading, this engaging app expertly bridges the gap between reading single words and tackling full books, building confidence and essential skills in emerging readers. Is your little one ready to move beyond individual words but finding the leap to reading primers challenging? Sentence Reading Magic 2 provides a gradual, enjoyable, and highly effective pathway to sentence mastery. We focus on the crucial skill of reading sentences, the often-missing link in early literacy development. *Build Sentence Reading Skills: Master reading sentences with foundational CVC and CCVC/CVCC words. *Based on Reading Science: Integrates the 5 pillars of reading: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, Fluency, and Comprehension. *Interactive Fun: Four captivating sentence games make learning engaging and effective. *High-Frequency Word Focus: Five mini-games teach common high-frequency words using a phonetic approach for pattern recognition. *Progressive Learning: The final level introduces multisyllable words with closed syllables for continued growth. Upgrade to the full version of Sentence Reading Magic 2 for an even richer learning experience: 336 Sentences: Explore a vast library of sentences across 28 structured lessons. Personalized Learning: Customize with multiple sound and voice options, and three font choices. Master High-Frequency Words: Learn 36 essential irregular words, plus 100 regular pattern high-frequency words. Please note: Sentence Reading Magic 2 is most effective for children who can already consistently and easily read CVC and CCVC/CCVC short vowel words. The advanced level benefits children familiar with multisyllable words with closed syllables (e.g., basket, dentist, blanket). Created by a team of educators using proven methodologies like accelerated learning, Montessori principles, and the Science of Reading. Tested and loved by preschoolers and teachers! We are dedicated to providing the best learning experience. Your feedback and suggestions are highly valued as we continue to enhance Sentence Reading Magic 2. Give your child the magic key to reading fluency and comprehension! Download Sentence Reading Magic 2 today and watch their reading skills blossom!

Screenshots

Buddy’s timer2 screens
SENTENCE READING MAGIC 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 at 100% against Buddy’s timer's 0%. SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). Buddy’s timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 69 months). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Buddy’s timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Buddy’s timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buddy’s timer ships an update every 2 months, SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 every 69 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Buddy’s timer versus SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuddy’s timerSENTENCE READING MAGIC 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)3.9 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings312 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 69 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital PlayWarePRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY

Customer experience

Buddy’s timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Buddy’s timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is Buddy’s timer free?
Buddy’s timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 free?
SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Buddy’s timer or SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2?
SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 is rated higher. Buddy’s timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 averages 3.9 from 12 ratings.
Do Buddy’s timer or SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 have ads?
Neither Buddy’s timer nor SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buddy’s timer or SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2?
Buddy’s timer ships an update every 2 months, and SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 every 69 months. Most recently, Buddy’s timer was updated on November 6, 2026 and SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 on November 1, 2026.

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