Comparison

Maths, age 4 vs SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2

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

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About

Maths, age 4

Features
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Keep your children's math skills sharp over the holiday season, research shows that without practice children can regress by up to a month over the holiday season; that is equivalent to nearly half the Spring term re-learning. Maths practice for Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade. _________________________________________________________________ The early years of school are very important to the development of your children. Providing them with access to learning materials and aids is increasingly important. This application has been designed for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch with that goal as the core of its design. Your children will have access to mathematic skills practice questions and problems whether at home or on the go, to help them build their skills.  All questions are dynamically generated and many adapt to your child's development; yielding billions of possible questions. No internet connection is required.  No subscription required. No silly games. The application contains progress charts, which will help build their confidence in a friendly way, and encourages them to achieve their highest potential.  _________________________________________________________________ The skill builders have been developed to align with the national curriculum of the United States. Supporting children in the early years, working towards the 2010 Common Core State Standards with skill builders for Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade.

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

Maths, age 44 screens
SENTENCE READING MAGIC 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 at Free against Maths, age 4's $4.99. Maths, age 4's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 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; Maths, age 4 costs $4.99 up front. SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Maths, age 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maths, age 4 ships an update every 3 months, SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 every 69 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Maths, age 4 versus SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaths, age 4SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—3.9 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 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
Size38 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHyperion Games (UK) LTDPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY

In-app purchases

None

Maths, age 4

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is Maths, age 4 free?
Maths, age 4 costs $4.99, 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 Maths, age 4 or SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 have ads?
Neither Maths, age 4 nor SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maths, age 4 or SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2?
Maths, age 4 ships an update every 3 months, and SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 every 69 months. Most recently, Maths, age 4 was updated on October 19, 2026 and SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 on October 23, 2026.

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