Comparison

Phonics Flashcards vs MathStar Tutor

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

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About

Phonics Flashcards

Master the 42 phonetic sounds of English with interactive flashcards. This educational tool offers over 200 cards and 350 words, supporting British, American, and Australian English pronunciations. Ideal for educators and parents teaching phonics.

Highlights
  • Over 200 interactive phonics flashcards
  • 350+ phonics words
  • British, American, and Australian English options
  • Covers all 42 Jolly Phonics sounds
  • Vibrant graphics and child-friendly interface
  • Upper and lowercase character options
Features
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Explore the world of Jolly Phonics with Phonics Flashcards, available in native British, American, and Australian English. This educational tool focuses on mastering the 42 distinct phonetic sounds of the English language rather than the conventional alphabet. Phonics Flashcards is thoughtfully designed to familiarize children with the intricacies of English phonetics. With over 200 flashcards and 350 phonics words, Phonics Flashcards is perfect for educators looking to integrate them into their classroom activities or for parents who wish to instruct their children in various phonetic sounds. Features: • Based on the Jolly Phonics system, as published by Jolly Learning Ltd. • Over 200 interactive phonics flashcards covering all 42 jolly phonics sounds. • Over 350 different phonics words. • Options for British, Australian, or American English with accurate native pronunciations. • Includes additional bonus phonics groups next to the original 7 Jolly Phonics groups. • Choose between upper and lowercase characters. • Vibrant graphics and a user-friendly interface tailored for children. • Optimized for devices running iOS 12.0 or higher.

About

MathStar Tutor

Features
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MathStar Tutor turns math practice into an exciting adventure for kids ages 4-10. With 14 math topics, 12 interactive activities, and a unique Boss Battle RPG mode, your child will build confidence and skills while having fun. TOPICS COVERED • Numbers, Counting, Addition, Subtraction • Multiplication, Division, Shapes, Fractions • Patterns, Comparison, Time, Measurement • Word Problems, Vedic Mathematics GAME MODES • Learning Path — A structured 5-stage roadmap from Beginner to Master • Speed Math — 60-second timed challenge to test quick thinking • Endless Mode — Infinite questions with increasing difficulty • Daily Challenge — A fresh 5-question puzzle every day • Quiz Mode — Topic-specific 10-question quizzes with confetti celebrations FUN ACTIVITIES Memory Match, Flashcards, Money Counter, Drag & Drop Math, Draw Numbers, Color & Learn, Times Tables, Interactive Abacus, Math Dictionary, Vedic Tutorials, Treasure Chest, and more! BOSS BATTLE RPG Defeat dragons, ogres, dinosaurs, and aliens by answering math questions correctly. Land 3 correct answers in a row to unleash double damage! VEDIC MATHEMATICS Learn ancient Indian mental math techniques — squaring numbers ending in 5, multiplying by 11, multiplying numbers near 100, and more. Each question includes a step-by-step explanation. REWARDS & MOTIVATION • Earn Stars and Treasure Coins • Collect 30+ badges for achievements • Customize your avatar with 30+ items (characters, hats, glasses, pets, backgrounds) • Daily login rewards and 3 rotating missions • Streak tracking (3, 7, 14, 30 days) PARENT DASHBOARD • View detailed progress per topic • Identify weak areas needing practice • Track accuracy, questions answered, and mastery • 28-day activity calendar • Export stats to share with teachers ACCESSIBILITY • Text-to-Speech in multiple languages (English, Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi, Tamil) • Dark mode support • Adjustable font sizes • Haptic feedback Ads supported with optional rewarded videos for bonus coins. No subscription required. No personal data collected from children. Download MathStar Tutor today and give your child the gift of math confidence!

Screenshots

Phonics Flashcards4 screens
MathStar Tutor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathStar Tutor at none against Phonics Flashcards's 1. MathStar Tutor also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Phonics Flashcards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MathStar Tutor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Phonics Flashcards versus MathStar Tutor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhonics FlashcardsMathStar Tutor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB28 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBram Van DammeParminder Singh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Phonics Flashcards

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

MathStar Tutor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phonics Flashcards free?
Phonics Flashcards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathStar Tutor free?
MathStar Tutor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phonics Flashcards or MathStar Tutor have ads?
Phonics Flashcards shows ads; MathStar Tutor does not.

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