Comparison

Phonogram Sounds vs TT Math 7

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Hear correct pronunciation of sounds
  • Clear enunciation of letters and combinations
  • Includes all 72 basic phonograms
  • Supports reading and spelling skills
  • Interactive learning experience
Features
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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!

About

TT Math 7

This educational app provides interactive math lessons and practice problems for 7th graders. It features audiovisual lectures, automated grading, and step-by-step explanations, allowing for independent learning on the go, even offline for a limited number of lessons.

Highlights
  • 115 audiovisual lectures
  • Thousands of practice problems
  • Automated grading and instant feedback
  • Step-by-step audiovisual explanations
  • Parental progress tracking
  • Digitized textbook with search
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The Teaching Textbooks Math 7 app makes your TT course even better! Not only will your student enjoy math while learning independently, but, with the app, that learning can also take place on the go. Even when offline! Specifically, the app can be used offline for up to 6 lessons at a time. That makes it perfect for homeschool parents who need their kids to stay productive while the family is out and about during the day. The app’s other features include… • 115 audiovisual lectures that teach every core concept in the standard 7th grade curriculum • thousands of problems that give students all the practice they need to master each concept • automated grading and instant feedback for every single problem • step-by-step audiovisual explanations to every single problem so students can see exactly what they did wrong when mistakes are made (This makes the program feel as if a tutor is at the student’s side!) • parental controls that let you track your student’s progress • the digitized version of the printed Teaching Textbooks Math 7 textbook (with a search feature and a hyper-linked index) • no advertising or in-app purchase offers • Internet connectivity is required, but you can remain offline for up to 6 lessons.

Screenshots

Phonogram Sounds3 screens
TT Math 74 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Phonogram Sounds at 4.0 against TT Math 7's 3.2. Phonogram Sounds also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (70% vs 40%). TT Math 7's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phonogram Sounds holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 183 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Phonogram Sounds's written reviews are positive against 40% of TT Math 7's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phonogram Sounds ships an update every 6 months, TT Math 7 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Phonogram Sounds versus TT Math 7: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhonogram SoundsTT Math 7
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (84 ratings) — better3.2 (183 ratings)
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews — better39.7% of reviews
Number of ratings84183 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAll About Learning Press, Inc.Teaching Textbooks, Inc.

Customer experience

Phonogram Sounds

All ratings84 ratings
Positive70.2%
Neutral14.3%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral13.0%
Negative17.4%

TT Math 7

All ratings150 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative42.0%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive39.7%
Neutral11.5%
Negative48.7%

User reviews

Phonogram Sounds

From 84 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great supplement for AAS/AAR
  • 👍 Helpful for parents/teachers
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Clear phonetic sounds
  • 👍 Good for practice

Room to improve

  • 👎 Incorrect 'r' sound
  • 👎 Incomplete phonogram set
  • 👎 Not a standalone lesson
  • 👎 Not for fun
  • 👎 Missing Spalding compatibility

TT Math 7

From 183 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📚 Effective visual learning approach with step-by-step problem demonstrations
  • 👍 User-friendly interface that's easy for kids to navigate
  • 🎯 Helpful lecture videos explaining concepts before lessons
  • 🎨 Customizable features including buddy characters and backgrounds
  • ⭐ Comprehensive curriculum with good progression and review

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
  • 🔄 Constant unexpected logouts during lessons
  • ⏱️ Extremely slow page transitions and loading times
  • ⌨️ Laggy keyboard input causing missed or incorrect answers
  • 🔐 Cumbersome login process requiring password entry every time

Bugs and requests

Phonogram Sounds

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • R says /er/ instead of /r/
  • Sound not working
  • App crashes
  • No sound when tapping phonograms
  • Sound only works with ringer on
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  • List of phonograms cut off on iPad
  • App is stick, no audio, no movement

Requested features

9 requests
  • Videos showing lip/tongue placement
  • Interactive game app
  • App for building words/movable tiles
  • Level-based sound availability
  • Enlarging tapped tile
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  • Adding missing phonograms (Level 6, Spalding)
  • Adding more sounds for /i/, /e/, /x/, /ou/, /ei/, /oe/, /wor/, /ear/
  • Spelling lists for review
  • All About Reading app with word reading

TT Math 7

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes randomly during lessons and loses progress
  • Login screen freezes or doesn't load password entry field
  • Scratchpad freezes when erasing multiple items (2-3 minute delays)
  • Unexpected logouts during active lessons
  • Submit answer button unresponsive
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  • Keyboard input lag causing incorrect character entry
  • Page flipping animation extremely slow
  • Answer validation inconsistencies (correct answers marked wrong)
  • App requires weekly updates causing access interruptions
  • Sign-in password field bugs with missing/extra characters
  • Notification system fails to alert parents of completed lessons
  • Incompatibility issues across different devices and browsers

Requested features

11 requests
  • Biometric sign-in (Face ID/fingerprint) or stay-signed-in option
  • Adjustable narrator voice speed and alternative voice options
  • Custom photo upload for lesson backgrounds
  • Ability to use device keyboard instead of in-app keyboard
  • More quiz options and fewer repetitive lessons
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  • Outfit customization for buddy characters
  • Improved hint system with more meaningful guidance
  • Next lesson button functionality
  • Password save or auto-login feature
  • Maturity level adjustment for older students
  • Notification indicator for new stickers vs wallpapers

In-app purchases

None

Phonogram Sounds

No in-app purchases

None

TT Math 7

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phonogram Sounds free?
Phonogram Sounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TT Math 7 free?
TT Math 7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phonogram Sounds or TT Math 7?
Phonogram Sounds is rated higher. Phonogram Sounds averages 4.0 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while TT Math 7 averages 3.2 from 183 ratings.
Do Phonogram Sounds or TT Math 7 have ads?
Neither Phonogram Sounds nor TT Math 7 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phonogram Sounds or TT Math 7?
Phonogram Sounds ships an update every 6 months, and TT Math 7 every 2 months. Most recently, Phonogram Sounds was updated on October 20, 2026 and TT Math 7 on October 24, 2026.

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