Comparison

Phonics Puzzles vs Qalam Academy

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

Head to head
About

Phonics Puzzles

This educational app helps children master the 42 phonetic sounds of English through interactive puzzles. It offers customizable gameplay with options for specific phonics groups or randomized challenges, supporting British, American, and Australian English pronunciations.

Highlights
  • Jolly Phonics system integration
  • British, American, Australian English options
  • Over 160 phonics puzzles
  • Play by group or randomized
  • Lowercase and uppercase character choice
  • Vibrant graphics and child-friendly interface
Features
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Explore the world of Jolly Phonics with Phonics Puzzles, available in native British, American, and Australian English. This engaging educational tool focuses on mastering the 42 distinct phonetic sounds of the English language rather than the conventional alphabet. Phonics Puzzles is thoughtfully designed to familiarize children with the intricacies of English phonetics. Through the combination of puzzles and phonics, the game contributes to the enhancement of cognitive skills in a delightful and playful manner. Featuring a vibrant array of puzzles, the game offers options for solving puzzles within specific phonics groups or engaging in a fully randomized game. Key Features: • Based on the Jolly Phonics system, as published by Jolly Learning Ltd. • Options for British, Australian, or American English with accurate native pronunciations. • Over 160 phonics puzzles covering all 42 jolly phonics sounds. • Play a mixed phonics game or play by group. • Choose between lowercase and uppercase characters. • Vibrant graphics and a user-friendly interface tailored for children. • Toggle puzzle piece snapping on or off for customized gameplay. • Optimized for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch devices running iOS 12.0 or higher.

About

Qalam Academy

Features
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Al-qalam school application is designed to facilitate communication and management of the school community, connecting students, parents, and teachers. It streamlines various administrative and educational tasks, providing a centralized platform for information sharing, attendance tracking, performance monitoring, and more.

Screenshots

Phonics Puzzles4 screens
Qalam Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qalam Academy at none against Phonics Puzzles's 1. Qalam Academy also leads on ads (none vs shown). Phonics Puzzles's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence 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. Phonics Puzzles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Qalam Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phonics Puzzles ships an update every 4 months, Qalam Academy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Phonics Puzzles versus Qalam Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhonics PuzzlesQalam Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBram Van DammeAl-Qalam School

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Phonics Puzzles

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Qalam Academy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phonics Puzzles free?
Phonics Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Qalam Academy free?
Qalam Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phonics Puzzles or Qalam Academy have ads?
Phonics Puzzles shows ads; Qalam Academy does not.
Which is updated more often, Phonics Puzzles or Qalam Academy?
Phonics Puzzles ships an update every 4 months, and Qalam Academy every 3 months. Most recently, Phonics Puzzles was updated on September 29, 2026 and Qalam Academy on October 16, 2026.

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