Comparison

Phonogram Sounds vs Craftorama

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

Craftorama

Features
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Bring your sewing and craft kits to life with the Craftorama app, the official companion app for our DIY craft kits. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, kids and families can enjoy a fun, stress-free crafting experience. Just open the app, choose your kit, and follow along at your own pace. Features: • Clear, illustrated, step-by-step instructions • Video tutorials for visual learners • Kid-friendly design that’s easy to follow • Supports all our craft & sewing kits • Perfect for family craft time or independent play • Encourages creativity, focus, and hands-on learning With Craftorama, every project feels simple and fun, empowering kids to create with confidence and imagination. Download now and start crafting today!

Screenshots

Phonogram Sounds3 screens
Craftorama4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Craftorama at 13.4 against Phonogram Sounds's 15.0. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Phonogram Sounds versus Craftorama: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhonogram SoundsCraftorama
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (84 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings84 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAll About Learning Press, Inc.Craftorama

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

Craftorama

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Phonogram Sounds

No in-app purchases

None

Craftorama

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phonogram Sounds free?
Phonogram Sounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Craftorama free?
Craftorama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phonogram Sounds or Craftorama have ads?
Neither Phonogram Sounds nor Craftorama shows ads.

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