Comparison

Phonics Match vs Cód na Gaeilge

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

Head to head
About

Phonics Match

This educational game helps children master the 42 phonetic sounds of English using the Jolly Phonics system. It offers matching games with vibrant cards, supporting British, American, and Australian English pronunciations. Designed for young learners, it enhances cognitive skills through playful interaction.

Highlights
  • Jolly Phonics system based
  • British, American, Australian English options
  • Over 180 phonics word cards
  • Match by group or randomized
  • Rewarding sticker board
  • Lowercase, uppercase, or mixed options
  • Vibrant graphics and child-friendly interface
Features
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Explore the world of Jolly Phonics with Phonics Match, 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 Match is thoughtfully designed to familiarize children with the intricacies of English phonetics. Through the combination of matching pairs and phonics, the game contributes to the enhancement of cognitive skills in a delightful and playful manner. Featuring a vibrant array of cards, the game offers options for matching pairs 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 180 phonics word cards covering all 42 jolly phonics sounds. • Play a mixed phonics game or play by group. • Includes a fun rewarding sticker board. • Choose between lowercase, uppercase or mixed. • Vibrant graphics and a user-friendly interface tailored for children. • Optimized for devices running iOS 12.0 or higher.

About

Cód na Gaeilge

Features
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This is a phonics app in Ulster Irish for Irish-medium primary school children. It is based on the Cód na Gaeilge phonics programme produced by CCEA. The games complement the 6 stages in the programme and they are suitable for children in Primary 2-7. It is recommended the games are used in conjunction with the Cód na Gaeilge programme to consolidate learning. There are 6 games in total covering each stage in the programme, with some containing 3 levels of difficulty. The games comprise of spelling activities, matching activities and sorting activities. Pronunciation is modelled for the children who are certain to enjoy bursting balloons, hammering nails and scoring goals! ~~~ Seo aip fónaice i nGaeilge Uladh do pháistí bunscoile. Tá sé bunaithe ar Cód na Gaeilge, clár fónaice a d’fhoilsigh CCEA. Tá na cluichí ag teacht leis na 6 chéim in Cód na Gaeilge agus tá siad fóirsteanach do phaistí Rang 2-7. Moltar na cluichí a úsáid le páistí atá ag dul do Cód na Gaeilge leis an fhoghlaim a dhaingniú. Tá 6 cluiche ar fad ann a chlúdaíonn gach céim sa chlár fónaice, agus tá 3 leibhéal deacrachta i gcuid de na cluichí. Cluichí litrithe, cluichí meaitseála agus cluichí sórtála atá i gceist ina ndéantar na focail a fhuaimniú do na páistí. Is cinnte go mbainfidh siad an-sult as balúin a phléascadh, tairní a bhualadh agus cúl a scóráil i measc rudaí eile!

Screenshots

Phonics Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cód na Gaeilge at none against Phonics Match's 1. Cód na Gaeilge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Phonics Match's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 17 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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 Match sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cód na Gaeilge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phonics Match ships an update every 6 months, Cód na Gaeilge every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Phonics Match versus Cód na Gaeilge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhonics MatchCód na Gaeilge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBram Van DammeCCEA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Phonics Match

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Cód na Gaeilge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phonics Match free?
Phonics Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cód na Gaeilge free?
Cód na Gaeilge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phonics Match or Cód na Gaeilge have ads?
Phonics Match shows ads; Cód na Gaeilge does not.
Which is updated more often, Phonics Match or Cód na Gaeilge?
Phonics Match ships an update every 6 months, and Cód na Gaeilge every 17 months. Most recently, Phonics Match was updated on September 29, 2026 and Cód na Gaeilge on October 26, 2026.

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