# Phonics Puzzles vs Math Practice, age 3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phonics Puzzles at 100% against Math Practice, age 3's 33%. Phonics Puzzles also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Math Practice, age 3's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phonics Puzzles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Math Practice, age 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phonics Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phonics Puzzles has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Phonics Puzzles's written reviews are positive against 33% of Math Practice, age 3's.

Phonics Puzzles ships an update every 4 months, Math Practice, age 3 every 7 months. Both last shipped on June 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phonics Puzzles | Math Practice, age 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-puzzles/id876490702/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-practice-age-3-5/id916719687/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bram Van Damme](https://appshunter.io/developer/358457627) | [onebillion](https://appshunter.io/developer/908075819) |

## What reviewers say

### Phonics Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonics-puzzles/id876490702)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Math Practice, age 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-practice-age-3-5/id916719687)

This app offers engaging games and activities to reinforce early math concepts for children aged 3-5. It covers ten core topics, including counting, sorting, and basic addition, with quizzes and certificates to track progress.

**Highlights:** Reinforces early math concepts, Ten core math topics covered, Fun games and activities, Progress quizzes, Certificates of completion, Repetitive practice for consolidation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Topics | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phonics Puzzles free?

Phonics Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Math Practice, age 3 free?

Math Practice, age 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phonics Puzzles or Math Practice, age 3?

Phonics Puzzles is rated higher. Phonics Puzzles averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Math Practice, age 3 averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Phonics Puzzles or Math Practice, age 3 have ads?

Phonics Puzzles shows ads; Math Practice, age 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phonics Puzzles or Math Practice, age 3?

Phonics Puzzles ships an update every 4 months, and Math Practice, age 3 every 7 months. Most recently, Phonics Puzzles was updated on June 10, 2026 and Math Practice, age 3 on June 10, 2026.

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