# Phonics Island  Letter sounds vs Learn Patterns

The clearest difference is rating: Phonics Island  Letter sounds at 4.6 against Learn Patterns's 4.2. Phonics Island  Letter sounds also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 11). Learn Patterns's advantage is iOS requirement (6.1 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phonics Island  Letter sounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learn Patterns sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phonics Island  Letter sounds holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phonics Island  Letter sounds has 3.2K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Phonics Island  Letter sounds's written reviews are positive against 78% of Learn Patterns's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phonics Island  Letter sounds | Learn Patterns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-island-letter-sounds/id554102317/reviews)** | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-patterns-fall-patterning-app/id1170123637/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CFC s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/384179195) | [Innovative Mobile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/420345423) |

## What reviewers say

### Phonics Island  Letter sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-island-letter-sounds/id554102317)

This app helps young children develop early literacy skills through interactive games. Kids learn letter sounds, tracing, matching, and identifying beginning sounds in a fun, island-themed adventure.

**Highlights:** Recognize letter sounds, Trace uppercase and lowercase letters, Match letters, Identify beginning sounds, Interactive mini-games, Reward stickers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Games Unlocked | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and fun learning experience
- 👍 Colorful and attractive graphics
- 👍 Variety of games and activities
- 👍 Effective for teaching letter sounds and phonics
- 👍 Motivating reward system with stickers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Issues with letter tracing and pronunciation
- 🔒 Concerns about scary or inappropriate content
- 👎 Limited free content, need to pay for full version

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing on certain levels
- Incorrect letter sounds or pronunciations
- Inability to exit or navigate the app

**Requested features**

- More free content and levels
- Improved letter tracing and pronunciation
- Option to disable or modify potentially scary elements
- Ability to track progress and learning


### Learn Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-patterns-fall-patterning-app/id1170123637)

This educational app helps children learn and practice various pattern types through engaging, theme-based activities. It offers a variety of games and exercises suitable for different learning levels, making it a fun way to reinforce math concepts.

**Highlights:** Theme-based learning for fall, Supports AB, ABB, AAB, AABB, ABC, ABCD patterns, Multiple pattern activities and games, Differentiated learning levels, Progress monitoring for users, Cute graphics and interactive design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level 03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 04 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 06 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 07 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 13 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 14 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 25 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 26 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 27 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 05 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phonics Island  Letter sounds free?

Phonics Island  Letter sounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Learn Patterns free?

Learn Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phonics Island  Letter sounds or Learn Patterns?

Phonics Island  Letter sounds is rated higher. Phonics Island  Letter sounds averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Learn Patterns averages 4.2 from 11 ratings.

### Do Phonics Island  Letter sounds or Learn Patterns have ads?

Neither Phonics Island  Letter sounds nor Learn Patterns shows ads.

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