Comparison

Math age 3 vs Phonics Audiocards

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

Head to head
About

Math age 3

This educational app provides kindergarten-age children with 80 engaging math activities across 10 core topics. Audio instructions ensure accessibility regardless of reading ability, and progress tracking with certificates is available.

Highlights
  • 10 core math topics
  • 80 sets of activities
  • Audio-only instructions
  • Progress tracking
  • Certificates via email
  • Multi-language support
Features
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The first app in our Math series for schools, designed to give every child a great start in math. Trials by the The University of Nottingham showed children moving ahead in math by 18 months, in just 6 weeks of using this app. What’s more, as a nonprofit organization, we use the proceeds from our apps to help deliver education to children in Malawi. Take advantage of special educational pricing through the Apple Volume Purchase Program. 'Math age 3–5, for schools’ provides: ▪ 10 core topics for kindergarten-age children, with 80 different sets of activities. ▪ variety, and fun ▪ instructions in audio only – so reading ability is not an issue ▪ progression, and plenty of practice ▪ a quiz at the end of each topic, with a certificate which can be emailed ▪ a ‘naming’ button, to personalize the app for each child, and help you track the child’s progress. Topics covered: 1. Sorting and matching 2. Counting to 3 3. Lines and patterns 4. Counting 4 to 6 5. Where is it? 6. Counting 7 to 10 7. Patterns and shapes 8. Counting 1 to 10 9. Comparing 10. Add and take away Ideal for helping children catch up. Audio-driven, so reading ability is not an issue. Download in English – and add other languages at no extra charge if you wish, for children whose first language is not English. Over fifty languages now available, and more on the way. The language settings can be changed inside the app.

About

Phonics Audiocards

Features
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Make learning phonics simple, visual, and fun! Phonics AudioCards Lite helps young learners build early reading skills through interactive audio flashcards that combine words, pictures, and pronunciation. Children can see, listen, and learn at their own pace—making the app ideal for preschool, kindergarten, homeschool, and independent learning. LEARN PHONICS WITH AUDIO FLASHCARDS Phonics AudioCards introduces 70 phonics sounds through easy-to-use audio flashcards. Children can: • Learn phonics sounds through words and pictures • Listen to clear audio pronunciation • Practice early reading and word recognition • Learn independently at their own pace • Reinforce classroom or homeschool lessons FROM PHONICS SOUNDS TO READING The full version includes approximately 70 phonics sounds represented by about 270 words. Learning content is organized across 14 progressive levels, moving from easier sounds and words to more advanced ones. INTERACTIVE PRINTED FLASHCARDS Learning doesn't have to stay on the screen. KnowleKids also offers printed interactive phonics flashcards that work together with our apps. Each card includes a QR code. Simply scan the QR code with a compatible KnowleKids app to open the corresponding interactive audio flashcard. This combination of physical cards and digital audio helps children connect: See → Listen → Say → Learn GREAT FOR EARLY LEARNERS Phonics AudioCards is designed for: • Preschool learners • Kindergarten students • Beginning readers • Homeschool families • Parents practicing phonics at home • Children learning independently Give your child an engaging way to practice phonics, pronunciation, and early reading—one sound and one word at a time. Start learning with Phonics AudioCards Lite today!

Screenshots

Math age 34 screens
Phonics Audiocards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Phonics Audiocards at $5.99 against Math age 3's $22.99. Math age 3's advantage is update cadence (every 8 months vs every 37 months) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On 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

Math age 3 costs $22.99 and Phonics Audiocards $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math age 3 ships an update every 8 months, Phonics Audiocards every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Math age 3 versus Phonics Audiocards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath age 3Phonics Audiocards
Price$22.99$5.99 — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 37 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperonebillionKnowleMedia

In-app purchases

None

Math age 3

No in-app purchases

None

Phonics Audiocards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math age 3 free?
Math age 3 costs $22.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phonics Audiocards free?
Phonics Audiocards costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math age 3 or Phonics Audiocards have ads?
Neither Math age 3 nor Phonics Audiocards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math age 3 or Phonics Audiocards?
Math age 3 ships an update every 8 months, and Phonics Audiocards every 37 months. Most recently, Math age 3 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Phonics Audiocards on October 25, 2026.

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