# Twinkl Maths vs The Phonics App

The clearest difference is rating: The Phonics App at 4.8 against Twinkl Maths's 1.0. The Phonics App also leads on ratings volume (100 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Twinkl Maths sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and The Phonics App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Phonics App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Phonics App has 100 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Twinkl Maths ships an update every 3 weeks, The Phonics App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twinkl Maths | The Phonics App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkl-maths-learning-games/id6741501988/reviews) | **[4.8 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-phonics-app/id6742649576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **100** |
| Positive reviews | — | 92.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 50 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twinkl Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/508771802) | [Phonics Folk Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799167050) |

## What reviewers say

### Twinkl Maths

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkl-maths-learning-games/id6741501988)

This app offers a fun, interactive way for children to build maths fluency and confidence. Developed by expert teachers, it features gamified lessons and progress tracking to prepare them for key assessments.

**Highlights:** 90 'Get Them Fluent' Games, Multiplication Tables Check preparation, Progress 'heat maps', Adjustable pacing and customisation, Animal character collection, Home-school sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


### The Phonics App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-phonics-app/id6742649576)

This app teaches reading through phonics, focusing on sounds and blending words. It offers a research-led, non-addictive approach with expert guidance and informal checks to reinforce learning. Learn to decode nearly every English word with a focus on clear pronunciation.

**Highlights:** Learn a-z sounds and word blending, Expert video guidance, Simple tap-to-hear sound interface, Learn English sound pronunciation, Practice with 400+ words, Learn irregular (tricky) words, Informal learning checks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access Everything Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Access Everything Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Access Everything Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and to the point
- 👍 Great for teaching phonics sounds
- 👍 Helps children learn to read CVC words
- 👍 Effective for year 1 screening
- 👍 Builds reading confidence

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pronunciation issues with vowels 'o' and 'u' (American English)
- 🐛 Schwa pronunciation for some letters (e.g., 'g')
- 🐛 Some sounds differ from school curriculum
- 💰 Subscription model is a disappointment for some

**Requested features**

- Option to open pictures for letter sounds
- Accent options for narration (e.g., American English)
- Offer app in Mandarin


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Twinkl Maths free?

Twinkl Maths is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Phonics App free?

The Phonics App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Twinkl Maths or The Phonics App?

The Phonics App is rated higher. Twinkl Maths averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The Phonics App averages 4.8 from 100 ratings.

### Do Twinkl Maths or The Phonics App have ads?

Neither Twinkl Maths nor The Phonics App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Twinkl Maths or The Phonics App?

Twinkl Maths ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Phonics App monthly. Most recently, Twinkl Maths was updated on October 14, 2026 and The Phonics App on October 21, 2026.

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