# Oz Phonics 1 vs Beginning Sounds

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beginning Sounds at 100% against Oz Phonics 1's 71%. Beginning Sounds also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Oz Phonics 1 costs $2.99 and Beginning Sounds $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Beginning Sounds holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beginning Sounds has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Oz Phonics 1's written reviews are positive against 100% of Beginning Sounds's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Oz Phonics 1 | Beginning Sounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oz-phonics-1/id580335894/reviews) | **[4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beginning-sounds-endless-phonics-reader/id1179125485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 65 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DSP Learning Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/556500951) | [Innovative Mobile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/420345423) |

## What reviewers say

### Oz Phonics 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oz-phonics-1/id580335894)

This app focuses on phonemic awareness and letter/sound knowledge for early readers. It offers 10 interactive exercises and sound reference screens to help children differentiate sounds, match them to letters, and build foundational spelling and reading skills. It aligns with US Common Core State Standards for kindergarten.

**Highlights:** Phonemic awareness exercises, Letter-sound matching, Sound differentiation games, Beginning and ending sound identification, Rhyme recognition, Sound reference screens

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Beginning Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beginning-sounds-endless-phonics-reader/id1179125485)

This app provides interactive sound spelling cards to help young learners practice beginning sounds for each letter of the alphabet. It offers over 200 cards with fun graphics and professional sound recordings to make phonics practice engaging and effective for children preparing to read.

**Highlights:** Sound spelling cards for beginning sounds, Over 200 practice cards, Interactive tap-to-hear feature, Fun graphics and professional sound, Supports independent and guided practice, Covers all beginning sounds from A to Z

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Oz Phonics 1 free?

Oz Phonics 1 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Beginning Sounds free?

Beginning Sounds costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Oz Phonics 1 or Beginning Sounds?

Beginning Sounds is rated higher. Oz Phonics 1 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Beginning Sounds averages 4.3 from 16 ratings.

### Do Oz Phonics 1 or Beginning Sounds have ads?

Neither Oz Phonics 1 nor Beginning Sounds shows ads.

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