Comparison

SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 vs Reading Speed/Fluency Builder

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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!

About

Reading Speed/Fluency Builder

This app helps children improve their reading speed and fluency through a game-like environment. It offers graduated practice, audio support, and motivational rewards to build confidence and comprehension skills for young learners.

Highlights
  • Graduated reading practice
  • Mastery-based progression
  • Multiple texts per level
  • Progress reporting
  • Audio support for fluent reading
  • Fun reward system
  • Incremental reading levels
Features
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** Happy Frog Apps is a Mom’s Choice Award Winner! Also featured on FunEducationalApps.com, TeachersWithApps.com, and more! ** Reading Fluency Builder quickly develops your child's reading speed to meet grade level expectations. Reading fluency is a key prerequisite if your child is struggling with reading comprehension. Reading Fluency Builder provides a fun game-like environment that motivates even hesitant learners. What parents say about our awesome apps: *** 5 stars! Brilliant! An app that understands how kids actually learn. Thank you!
 *** 5 stars! My kids love this app because of the fun, silly sentences. I love it because it works!  
 Reading Fluency Builder provides: - Graduated practice starting with simple texts and slower speeds. - Students progress only when they demonstrate mastery. - Students can practice with multiple texts per level. - 'At a glance' reporting shows you instantly how your learner is progressing. - Audio support is provided so learners can hear a fluent model. - Fun Reward Center increases student motivation. - Incremental levels take a student from mid Grade 1 reading speed up to mid Grade 5 reading speed. Our app is based on proven research on the effectiveness of modeled and repeated reading to increase fluency -- but we make it fun! Our apps are designed for and tested by typical and special needs children. Testers include children with Autism and other special needs. Our apps work for them! Our apps are also suitable for adults dealing with aphasia or learning English as a Second Language. 
To evaluate the app, download the free version, which has four free levels. Additional levels and additional players can be accessed with in-app purchases. (All levels can be purchased for $2.99 -- price may change.) 

If you prefer no in-app purchases, download the School Edition of this app, which includes all levels and up to 10 players. We take customer service very seriously! If you ever have a problem or find that we've missed something, contact us at our website and we will do our best to fix the problem.  We collect NO private information in our app. None! Our apps do not allow unrestricted web or social media access. We conform to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

Screenshots

SENTENCE READING MAGIC 24 screens
Reading Speed/Fluency Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 at 100% against Reading Speed/Fluency Builder's 17%. SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.3). Reading Speed/Fluency Builder's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 69 months) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Reading Speed/Fluency Builder sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2's written reviews are positive against 17% of Reading Speed/Fluency Builder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 69 months, Reading Speed/Fluency Builder every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 versus Reading Speed/Fluency Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSENTENCE READING MAGIC 2Reading Speed/Fluency Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (10 ratings) — better2.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 69 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1512.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYJanine Toole

Customer experience

SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Reading Speed/Fluency Builder

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral28.6%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$2.99
3 purchases

Reading Speed/Fluency Builder

One-time3
  • Up to 2 Users$1.99
  • Access All Levels$2.99
  • Add up to 10 Users$2.99

Questions

Is SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 free?
SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reading Speed/Fluency Builder free?
Reading Speed/Fluency Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 or Reading Speed/Fluency Builder?
SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 is rated higher. SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Reading Speed/Fluency Builder averages 2.3 from 7 ratings.
Do SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 or Reading Speed/Fluency Builder have ads?
Neither SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 nor Reading Speed/Fluency Builder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 or Reading Speed/Fluency Builder?
SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 ships an update every 69 months, and Reading Speed/Fluency Builder every 4 months. Most recently, SENTENCE READING MAGIC 2 was updated on September 20, 2026 and Reading Speed/Fluency Builder on September 19, 2026.

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