Phonogram Sounds vs 56Bart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phonogram Sounds
This interactive app provides clear audio pronunciations for letter sounds and combinations, featuring all 72 basic phonograms from a popular language arts curriculum. It's designed to support reading and spelling development for learners of all ages.
- Hear correct pronunciation of sounds
- Clear enunciation of letters and combinations
- Includes all 72 basic phonograms
- Supports reading and spelling skills
- Interactive learning experience
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Touch a button and hear the correct pronunciation! *Check that your sound is turned on!* This interactive program features clear enunciation of the sounds of the letters and letter combinations (also known as phonograms). Contains all 72 of the basic phonograms as taught in the All About Reading and All About Spelling language arts curriculum. All About Reading is a multisensory, mastery-based program that starts with essential pre-reading skills and continues on to teach all five key components of reading. All About Spelling teaches encoding skills, spelling rules, and multisensory strategies to help your student become a proficient speller for life. Our lightly scripted “open and go” lesson plans and mastery-based approach leave no gaps and make this curriculum a favorite of homeschool families everywhere. Suitable for all ages and learning styles!
56Bart
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This app is only for people who own or use Levels 5 and 6 of the Barton Reading & Spelling System. You will be charged $29.99 as soon as you download this app. This app is only a small part of the Barton Reading & Spelling System. So, if you do NOT already own Levels 5 and 6 of the Barton System, do NOT download this app. If you own, Barton Reading and Spelling System Level 5 and Level 6, please contact 408-559-3652 or info@BartonReading.com to get login credentials. More than just tiles on an iPad, this app will save Barton tutors at least 10 minutes each session. To see how, watch the demo videos that are on www.BartonTiles.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Phonogram Sounds at Free against 56Bart's $29.99. Phonogram Sounds also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Phonogram Sounds is free to download; 56Bart costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phonogram Sounds | 56Bart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $29.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (84 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 84 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | All About Learning Press, Inc. | Bright Solutions for Dyslexia, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Phonogram Sounds
No in-app purchases
56Bart
No in-app purchases
