SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 vs Sentence Constructor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Sentence Constructor
This app helps students associate written words with spoken words by allowing them to build sentences and hear them spoken aloud. It offers a structured learning experience with words categorized by Dolch Sight Words, parts of speech, and various themes like animals, food, and science.
- Build sentences by dragging words
- Hear sentences spoken aloud
- Tap words to hear pronunciation
- Categorized word lists
- Dolch Sight Words
- Parts of Speech focus
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Have fun and learn with the ultimate sentence building app to help students associate written words with spoken words. Make sentences by dragging words to the line, and then tap the Play button to hear them spoken back to you. If you're not sure of a word you can tap on it to hear it. Your students will learn words as they play with them. In the full app there are over 1700 distinct audio words and over 100 different boards with systematically chosen combinations of words. Words are organized under the following categories: Dolch Words ● 220 Primary Sight Words. They provide a basic introduction to the English language, ordered by frequency. Learn the most commonly spoken words first and move on from there. These are graded Pre-Primer, Primer, First Grade, Second Grade, and Third Grade for your convenience. Parts of Speech ● Focus individually on Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Articles. Animals ● Start with the common animals around the home and neighborhood, and from there explore the words associated with different kinds of animals by where they live. Food ● From Kitchen Utensils to national cuisines, learn the language of food! Clothing ● Warm-weather, cold-weather, and the day to day articles. Plants & Garden ● Tools & Language, Flowers, Trees, Soil Holidays ● Various celebrations: Easter & Passover, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and the Fourth of July. Sports ● Soccer, Football, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, and Swimming. Geography ● Explore Countries, Continents, and a variety of geographical terms. Music ● Learn the language of music, the names of instruments, etc. Science ● Human Anatomy, Weather, and Astronomy. These terms permeate our daily lives. Fun! ● Be entertained by The Over-Enthusiastic Announcer! It's fun, and you learn to recognize words as you play with them and hear them spoken!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 at 3.9 against Sentence Constructor's 1.0. SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1). Sentence Constructor's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 69 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sentence Constructor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 69 months, Sentence Constructor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 | Sentence Constructor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (12 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 69 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 8.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 323 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY | John Bushnell |
Customer experience
SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2
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In-app purchases
SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2
- Deluxe Upgrade$2.99
Sentence Constructor
- Full Access$1.99
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