# Reading For All Learners 1 vs READING MAGIC 5

The clearest difference is rating: READING MAGIC 5 at 4.8 against Reading For All Learners 1's 4.3. Reading For All Learners 1's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (57 vs 11). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading For All Learners 1 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and READING MAGIC 5 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

READING MAGIC 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading For All Learners 1 has 57 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Reading For All Learners 1's written reviews are positive against 90% of READING MAGIC 5's.

Reading For All Learners 1 ships an update every 5 months, READING MAGIC 5 every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading For All Learners 1 | READING MAGIC 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-for-all-learners-1-8/id576498956/reviews) | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-5/id587172901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.7 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Academic Success For All Learners Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/576498959) | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading For All Learners 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-for-all-learners-1-8/id576498956)

This app provides a structured phonics-based reading program for learners of all levels, including those with reading disabilities. It features interactive books with audio support, comprehension checks, and customizable controls to aid in developing essential reading skills.

**Highlights:** Audio prompts and word sounding, Audio recording of student reading, Comprehension assessments, Systematic skill introduction, Customizable audio and visual controls, Decodable text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Books 3 to 7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Books 8 to 12 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Books 13 to 17 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Books 23 to 27 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Set 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Set 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Set 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Set 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Sets | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Excellent for teaching reading
- 👍 Great for emergent readers
- 💡 Interactive and engaging
- 🌟 Well-sequenced learning
- 📱 Convenient app version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive past purchases
- 🔄 Subscription model frustration
- 📱 App not updating
- 🐛 App crashes
- ❌ Content not accessible

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when pairing devices
- App does not update to new phones
- Purchased content not showing after restore
- Reader management closes the app
- App not working for over a year

**Requested features**

- Add more upper-level book sets to the app
- Include games for spelling words
- Allow recording of entire story in child's voice
- Add comprehension questions at the end of books
- Make it easier to check off books and find key sounds/words


### READING MAGIC 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-5/id587172901)

This educational app teaches children the rules of the silent final 'e' in English phonics through engaging games. It helps develop essential reading skills like blending and segmenting, fostering phonemic awareness and phonological processing.

**Highlights:** Teaches silent final 'e' rules, Develops phonemic awareness, Enhances phonological processing, Includes engaging blending and segmenting games, Discourages picture guessing, Offers lesson tracking (deluxe version)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading For All Learners 1 free?

Reading For All Learners 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is READING MAGIC 5 free?

READING MAGIC 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reading For All Learners 1 or READING MAGIC 5?

READING MAGIC 5 is rated higher. Reading For All Learners 1 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while READING MAGIC 5 averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do Reading For All Learners 1 or READING MAGIC 5 have ads?

Neither Reading For All Learners 1 nor READING MAGIC 5 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reading For All Learners 1 or READING MAGIC 5?

Reading For All Learners 1 ships an update every 5 months, and READING MAGIC 5 every 11 months. Most recently, Reading For All Learners 1 was updated on October 23, 2026 and READING MAGIC 5 on October 23, 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.*