# Phonogram Sounds vs The King's Congregation

The clearest difference is rating: The King's Congregation at 5.0 against Phonogram Sounds's 4.0. The King's Congregation also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Phonogram Sounds's advantage is ratings volume (84 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

The King's Congregation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phonogram Sounds has 84 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Phonogram Sounds ships an update every 6 months, The King's Congregation every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phonogram Sounds | The King's Congregation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonogram-sounds/id797098295/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-kings-congregation/id6760788825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [All About Learning Press, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/786428125) | [KINGS CONGREGATION (THE)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886237174) |

## What reviewers say

### Phonogram Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonogram-sounds/id797098295)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- R says /er/ instead of /r/
- Sound not working
- App crashes
- No sound when tapping phonograms
- Sound only works with ringer on

**Requested features**

- Videos showing lip/tongue placement
- Interactive game app
- App for building words/movable tiles
- Level-based sound availability
- Enlarging tapped tile


### The King's Congregation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-kings-congregation/id6760788825)

Stay connected with your church community through this app. Access biblical resources, receive important updates via notifications, and engage with daily church life.

**Highlights:** Bible reading and listening, Push notifications for updates, Stay connected with church life, Access to religious resources

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phonogram Sounds free?

Phonogram Sounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The King's Congregation free?

The King's Congregation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Phonogram Sounds or The King's Congregation?

The King's Congregation is rated higher. Phonogram Sounds averages 4.0 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while The King's Congregation averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Phonogram Sounds or The King's Congregation have ads?

Neither Phonogram Sounds nor The King's Congregation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phonogram Sounds or The King's Congregation?

Phonogram Sounds ships an update every 6 months, and The King's Congregation every 3 weeks. Most recently, Phonogram Sounds was updated on October 20, 2026 and The King's Congregation on October 24, 2026.

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