Comparison

Maths, age 4 vs PhonicsPath

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

Head to head
About

Maths, age 4

Features
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This version of the application is free and contains a few examples of skill builders for the Pre-Kindergarten year. If you are looking for the full application, see our other apps. This version is only a taster of the full application, to help you in your purchase decision. _________________________________________________________________ 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.

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PhonicsPath

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PhonicsPath turns “learning to read” into a warm ten-minute ritual you do together. There is no app voice and no autoplay — you say each sound, your child copies you, and the app keeps the lesson clear, colorful, and perfectly paced. It follows a proven, parent-led phonics method: introduce a sound, blend it into words, read a little, and celebrate. Short daily wins beat long, tiring sessions — so lessons are designed to end while your child still feels proud. WHY PARENTS LOVE IT • You are the voice. The app never speaks for your child; you model each sound and they follow — the way reading is really learned. • Say sounds, not letter names. A built-in guide shows exactly how to say each sound (“mmm,” not “em”). • Show → together → their turn. Every step uses the same gentle routine, so kids always know what to do. • Tap a tricky word to sound it out — each letter lights up and blends. • Decodable stories let your child actually READ, not memorize. • A clear reading path shows exactly where you are and what’s next. BUILT FOR FAMILIES • No ads. No accounts. No tracking. Works fully offline. • Everything stays on your device — your child’s name and progress never leave it. • A grown-ups-only gate guards settings and purchases. • A Parent Corner with a full how-it-works guide, daily-length setting, and one-tap “Delete all my data.” FREE TO TRY, ONE-TIME UNLOCK Stage 1 is completely free so you can learn the routine with your child. When you’re ready, a single one-time purchase unlocks the full reading path — every remaining lesson and story. No subscription, ever. PhonicsPath is made for a parent and child sitting side by side. Ten minutes, lots of praise, and steady progress your child can feel. Privacy Policy: https://nemostation90.github.io/app-support/apps/phonicspath/#privacy Terms of Use: https://nemostation90.github.io/app-support/apps/phonicspath/#terms Support: https://nemostation90.github.io/app-support/apps/phonicspath/#support

Screenshots

Maths, age 44 screens
PhonicsPath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maths, age 4 at none against PhonicsPath's 1. Maths, age 4 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. PhonicsPath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Maths, age 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Maths, age 4 versus PhonicsPath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaths, age 4PhonicsPath
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHyperion Games (UK) LTDQuoc Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Maths, age 4

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PhonicsPath

One-time1
  • Full Reading Path$6.99

Questions

Is Maths, age 4 free?
Maths, age 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhonicsPath free?
PhonicsPath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Maths, age 4 or PhonicsPath have ads?
Neither Maths, age 4 nor PhonicsPath shows ads.

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