Comparison

Reading Journey ABC vs Multiplication Long Division

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

Head to head
About

Reading Journey ABC

This interactive app uses a science-backed, multisensory approach to teach foundational literacy skills to children aged 4 and up. It focuses on letter recognition, sounds, formation, and blending/segmenting for reading and spelling.

Highlights
  • Systematic, interactive, and multisensory approach
  • Teaches letter recognition and sounds
  • Focuses on blending and segmenting words
  • Synthetic phonics based on science of reading
  • Nine progressive learning levels
  • Designed for early readers and ELLs
Features
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Reading Journey teaches children the foundational literacy skills through a systematic, interactive and multisensory approach grounded in the science of reading. It is designed for children 4+ years old and teaches letter recognition, letter sound correspondence, letter formation, and how to blend and segment sounds within words to support reading and spelling. Specifically designed for early readers and English language learners, Reading Journey utilizes a synthetic phonics approach based on the science of reading. Synthetic phonics is a structured approach to teaching phonics through explicitly teaching letters (graphemes) and sounds (phonemes). Through synthetic phonics instruction, children are taught how to blend phonemes together to read words and how to segment phonemes within a word to spell. This application includes nine levels. Each level introduces 4 new phonemes or sounds and reinforces the previously learned phonemes through a structured set of exercises. The nine levels teach 35 of the 44 sounds or phonemes in the English language. Additional content expanding coverage of the nine remaining English phonemes, phonemic awareness, high frequency words (reading and writing them fluently) and morphology will follow this first stage. The Reading Journey App was created by an experienced Learning Support teacher with a Masters Degree in Special Education and 18+ years of experience teaching in local and international schools in the United States of America, Hong Kong and Switzerland. Her expertise in early literacy development is evident throughout this purposefully-built, research-backed early reading program.

About

Multiplication Long Division

This app makes learning multiplication and long division engaging for 3rd-5th graders. It uses a step-by-step adventure map and visual aids to help children understand math concepts and build confidence.

Highlights
  • 70-stage adventure map
  • 1-12 times tables mastery
  • Step-by-step long division
  • Visual learning aids
  • Interactive flashcards
  • Daily quests and rewards
Features
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Transform math frustration into genuine confidence with MatX! Designed specifically for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade learners, MatX turns times tables, multi-digit multiplication, and long division into an engaging step-by-step adventure. Whether your child is just starting with 1 to 12 times tables or tackling complex long division brackets, MatX breaks down every calculation visually so kids understand the "why" behind the math. KEY FEATURES: 70-Stage Adventure Map Travel across 5 unique islands covering multiplication facts, division basics, mixed operations, and multi-digit long division. Battle island bosses and master essential math skills at your own pace! 1 to 12 Times Tables & Speed Blitz Master all multiplication and division facts from 1 to 12. Build instant recall with targeted drills, timed speed blitzes, and mastery tracking. Step-by-Step Long Division (DMSB) No more confusion with long division! Our interactive ladder board guides students through every step: Divide, Multiply, Subtract, and Bring Down (DMSB), complete with remainders and zero-trap practice. Visual Learning & Area Models Master multi-digit multiplication (2x1, 3x1, 2x2, 3x2) using clear visual aids, regrouping boards, and the partial products Area Model method. Interactive Flashcards & Mental Tricks Learn mental math shortcuts (cut-and-halve, fast 5s & 25s tricks, fact families) with bite-sized lesson cards and live practice boards before jumping into quizzes. Daily Quests, XP & Badges Keep motivation high with daily rewards, XP levels, mastery seals, and customizable learner profiles. WHY PARENTS & TEACHERS LOVE MATX: - Aligned with Elementary School Common Core Standards (Grades 3-5). - Clean, focused, kid-friendly interface without unnecessary distractions. - Instant feedback with scaffolded hints that guide without giving away answers. - Builds deep conceptual understanding, not just rote memorization. Download MatX today and watch your child become a confident math master! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Reading Journey ABC4 screens
Multiplication Long Division4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Reading Journey ABC at none against Multiplication Long Division's shown. Reading Journey ABC also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Reading Journey ABC sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Multiplication Long Division sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Reading Journey ABC versus Multiplication Long Division: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading Journey ABCMultiplication Long Division
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperREADING JOURNEY LIMITEDSedat YILDIZ

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Reading Journey ABC

One-time10
  • 4 children for 1 month$8.99
  • 5 children for 1 month$12.99
  • 10 children for 1 month$15.99
Show 7 more
  • 6 children for 6 month$39.99
  • 4 children for 6 month$49.99
  • 5 children for 6 month$59.99
  • 10 children for 6 month$89.99
  • 4 children for 1 year$99.99
  • 5 children for 1 year$109.99
  • 10 children for 1 year$159.99
5 purchases

Multiplication Long Division

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • Remove Ads 1 Year$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • 100 diamonds$1.99
  • 500 diamonds$5.99
  • 1000 diamonds$7.99

Questions

Is Reading Journey ABC free?
Reading Journey ABC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Multiplication Long Division free?
Multiplication Long Division is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reading Journey ABC or Multiplication Long Division have ads?
Multiplication Long Division shows ads; Reading Journey ABC does not.

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