Sentence Key Chores vs SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sentence Key Chores
This app helps beginning language learners construct sentences using words or picture symbols, which are then brought to life with animation. It's designed for special education needs and supports Common Core standards in Language Arts.
- Create sentences with words or picture symbols
- Animated sentence completions
- Supports AAC users and language disorders
- Color-coded word choices
- Teacher customization options
- Match mode for picture descriptions
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Same as the original Sentence Key with 91 new sentences and animated pictures. Beginning language learners create a sentence with words or picture symbols, then see the sentence animated! Suitable for special education needs including AAC users and learners with autism, orthopedic impairment, or language disorders. Features: · Select four symbols or words to "write" a sentence. · 91 possible animated sentences re chores. · Text and speech in correct grammatical form · Touch the text below the animation to replay and hear it again. · Word-by-word highlighting promotes word recognition. · Choices are color-coded (Yellow-subject, Green-verb, Orange-object) · User-friendly: no in-app purchases, ads or links. Teacher Options: · Show symbols only, words only, or both. · Reset and review data for an individual session. · Choose from 8 pre-arranged sets or change/delete specific symbols/words. · Automate change to a new set of symbols/words after 5/10/15/20 sentences. · Match mode where the learner describes a random picture. The object is to select the four most meaningful components of a sentence which follows the structure WHO IS DOING WHAT. Successful completion of a possible sentence is rewarded by a short animation combined with the spoken sentence. The learner is able to explore choices until successful. Stars can be earned when a sentence is made with no wrong choices. Sentence Key supports the common core standards in Language Arts. · Writing: Use a combination of drawing, dictating and writing to compose informative text. · Reading, Foundational Skills: Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of text. · Language: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar. · Reading Informational Text: Describe the relationship between illustrations and the text in which they appear. The Picture Communication Symbols ©1981–2010 by Mayer-Johnson LLC. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Used with permission.
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.
- 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)
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 at Free against Sentence Key Chores's $4.99. SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 2). Sentence Key Chores's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, 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
SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 is free to download; Sentence Key Chores costs $4.99 up front. SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sentence Key Chores asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sentence Key Chores holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Sentence Key Chores ships an update every 45 months, SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 every 69 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Sentence Key Chores | SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.9 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months — better | Every 69 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Computerade Products | PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY |
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SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2
- Deluxe Upgrade$2.99
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