Comparison

Show Me… CNS 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

Show Me… CNS

Features
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This is a simple app for teaching colors, numbers, and shapes to children who will benefit from an app with no distractions. The format is intentionally low key and simple in order to provide an uncomplicated background for learning these colors, numbers, and shapes. The multisensory approach requires the child to listen to directions, repeat information aloud, and touch the screen to make choices. Responding to a direct request such as “Show Me...” is an important response. It indicates the receptive understanding of the command and the target word, and it shows the ability to demonstrate comprehension using an expressive motoric response. Expressive language can be encouraged by having the child name the target, then use the word in a phrase, sentence, or short conversation. SLPs will like the voice response scoring options. A clear speech model is presented for the child to imitate and they can record and play back their own speech. The clinician can choose from three scoring methods. 1. Score each response as correct, distorted or incorrect. 2. Score responses as correct, distorted, substituted, or omitted. 3. Score productions based on whether they are spontaneously correct/incorrect or imitatively correct/incorrect. Great for early language development or children with speech-language disorders with target language age between 2-8 years. This app is based on the Put Same with Same game from LocuTour’s Look! Listen! and Learn Language! and the Everyday Language CDs.

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

Show Me… CNS4 screens
SENTENCE READING MAGIC 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 at Free against Show Me… CNS's $3.99. Show Me… CNS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 months vs every 69 months). On 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

SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 is free to download; Show Me… CNS costs $3.99 up front. SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Show Me… CNS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Show Me… CNS ships an update every 10 months, SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 every 69 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Show Me… CNS versus SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShow Me… CNSSENTENCE READING MAGIC 2
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—3.9 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 69 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLearning Fundamentals, Inc.PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY

In-app purchases

None

Show Me… CNS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is Show Me… CNS free?
Show Me… CNS costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 free?
SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Show Me… CNS or SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 have ads?
Neither Show Me… CNS nor SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Show Me… CNS or SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2?
Show Me… CNS ships an update every 10 months, and SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 every 69 months. Most recently, Show Me… CNS was updated on October 1, 2026 and SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 on October 23, 2026.

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