Comparison

Phonogram Fun vs Mimic

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

Head to head
About

Phonogram Fun

This app transforms spelling practice into engaging games for young learners. It uses phonics, repetition, and interactive activities to build understanding and improve reading skills. Parents and educators can track progress and focus on tricky words.

Highlights
  • Interactive spelling games
  • Phonics-based learning
  • On-demand word repetition
  • Progress tracking and analysis
  • Customizable spelling lists
  • Phonogram sound exploration
Features
Read full description

Whether you're a parent helping with the weekly spelling list, getting a first-grader ready for a phonics test, a homeschooler teaching sounds-first phonics, or a teacher wanting phonogram practice kids actually ask for, Phonogram Fun turns repetition into engagement, and engagement into understanding. Young spellers need to hear words again. And again. And once more after that. Repetition is how spelling sticks. Phonogram Fun repeats every word on demand, breaks it into the sounds that make it up, and turns a plain word list into games kids genuinely come back to. You get to be the cheer squad. READY FOR THE PHONICS SCREENING CHECK, NEW: Schools in England, Australia and New Zealand give every first-grader a phonics test: 40 words, half of them made-up "alien" words, read one at a time to their teacher. It's the cleanest test there is of whether a child can actually blend sounds into words, and a great way to see where your own early reader stands, whether or not their school runs one. 12 PRACTICE PAPERS: the actual past papers from England's check, real and alien words mixed, just like on the day YOU'RE THE TEACHER: your child reads, you tap right, nearly or not yet. No timer, no pressure SOUND IT OUT: tap the speaker and the word lights up sound by sound, slow, normal or fast, so a wobble becomes a lesson instead of a miss SEE WHERE THEY STAND: a score against the line schools use, a readiness map of all 70 sounds, and a one-tap practice round of just the tricky words THIS WEEK'S LIST, TRANSFORMED: Snap a photo of any spelling list (a homework sheet, a school handout, your own handwriting) and it becomes: WORD CLIMB, NEW: One word at a time climbs the ladder. One letter missing, then two, then every second letter gone, all the way to Blind Spell and Wild Spell (seeded with the near-miss letters kids actually reach for). Conquered words earn gold, silver or bronze medal celebrations, and a color-coded grid plus a tries table show exactly which words need another go PHONOGRAM LESSONS: see and hear the phonograms inside each word. "Sight" isn't five random letters; it's s + igh + t, and your child can tap each piece to hear its sound FILL THE GAPS: the week's words are woven into a one-of-a-kind story, then hidden. Spell them back in across 5 levels, from Easy all the way to Blind Spell and Wild Spell The repetition kids need, with the variety that keeps them coming back. 34 PHONOGRAM MODULES: Alongside the weekly list, 34 standalone, self-contained spelling lessons. Dip in at any level, in any order, from first sounds to confident speller: Hear and Learn introduces each module's phonograms and words before practicing Reading and dictation practice in every module Pick the Phonogram: fill-in-the-blank rounds with hints and star ratings Smart review resurfaces the words your child finds tricky EXPLORE EVERY SOUND: Built on the 70 phonograms behind every English word. A word analyzer that splits any word into color-coded, tappable sound segments, an interactive chart of all 70, an animated word builder, sound playground, arcade game and more. PROGRESS THAT STICKS: Daily streaks, mastered-word tracking, and a parent dashboard showing exactly which sounds need work; adjustable voice, font size and strictness for every learner. Designed for ages 5 to 12. Works with any spelling list, your child's own school words. Friendly Australian narration. No ads, ever. Phonogram Fun Plus: $24.99/year after your 7-day free trial; other plans are shown in the app. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage them anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mimic

Features
Read full description

Learn the sexiest accent. Or the smoothest. Or the friendliest. Your accent introduces you before you do. Make it say what you want. HOW IT WORKS Listen. Real sentences in a real voice, not robot audio. Mimic. Say it back. In a second you know which sound betrayed you. Own it. Ten minutes a day until it stops being practice and starts being your voice. PRACTICE FREELY Say it as many times as you need. Every recording is scored on your phone and never uploaded. Nobody hears you practice. Not even us.

Screenshots

Phonogram Fun4 screens
Mimic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Phonogram Fun at every 8 days against Mimic's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Phonogram Fun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Mimic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phonogram Fun ships an update every 8 days, Mimic monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Phonogram Fun versus Mimic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhonogram FunMimic
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul AlvaresSarthak Garg

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Phonogram Fun

Subscriptions2
  • Spalding method - PhonogramFun7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • PhonogramFun Premium – Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Mimic

One-time2
  • British Accent Pack$24.99
  • American Accent Pack$24.99

Questions

Is Phonogram Fun free?
Phonogram Fun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mimic free?
Mimic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phonogram Fun or Mimic have ads?
Neither Phonogram Fun nor Mimic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phonogram Fun or Mimic?
Phonogram Fun ships an update every 8 days, and Mimic monthly. Most recently, Phonogram Fun was updated on November 5, 2026 and Mimic on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons