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ABC Phonics & Sounds vs Read with Phonics
Both stand on phonics apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac
Visit ABC Phonics & Sounds Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Read with Phonics combines phonics instruction, progression, scoring, and game-based practice for young learners. Families can start free, while schools can consider its separate classroom resource and teacher tools.
Visit Read with PhonicsThe facts
| ABC Phonics & Sounds | Read with Phonics | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Stage 1: £2.99, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | phonicademy.com | readwithphonics.com |
| On phonics apps | #9 of 47 | #5 of 47 |
ABC Phonics & Sounds: what it does well
Read with Phonics: what it does well
- Games become harder as learners progress
- Each level unlocks a new sound
- Free plan available
- Offline access supported
- Unique usernames avoid children’s full names
What to know first
- It is not a substitute for education
- Paid stages cost extra
- Teacher resource is described separately
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