# ABC Animals — user reviews > 135 indexed App Store user reviews of ABC Animals by Critical Matter, Inc., rated 3.00/5 from 42 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-animals/id292402752/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-animals/id292402752.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 14 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 12 ## What do users think of ABC Animals? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👨‍👧‍👦 Engaging for young children and toddlers - 🎨 Cute and colorful animal illustrations - ✍️ Letter tracing feature with writing practice - 🔄 Randomized animals keep content fresh - 🎵 Clear audio pronunciation of letters - 📚 Educational tool for alphabet learning - 🎯 Simple and intuitive interface for kids - 🤝 Responsive developer support - 💰 Reasonable price point for educational app - 🌍 Multiple language options available **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes on newer iOS versions - ❌ Not compatible with latest iPhone updates - 🔇 Audio quality issues and background noise - 😴 Limited content and repetitive gameplay - 🎮 Lacks interactive game elements - 💸 Overpriced for basic flashcard functionality - 🤔 Confusing UI with hidden settings - ⚠️ Misleading app description vs actual features - 🎨 Some animal choices are obscure for children - 📱 Performance issues on older devices **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on iOS 5 and newer versions - Crashes immediately after loading screen - Shake to erase feature doesn't work - Double-tap to flip cards is unresponsive - Sound disappears after multiple uses - App freezes when flipping between cards - Settings not accessible from within app - No feedback on correct letter writing - Crashes when attempting to flip to next letter - Audio volume too low even at maximum **Most requested features** - Ability to swipe between cards in tracing mode - Direct access to specific letters - Larger tracing area on screen - Animal sound effects for each letter - Numbers and shapes flashcards - Shuffle/randomize letter order option - In-app instructions and help menu - Erase button instead of shake gesture - Ability to draw on entire card - UK English voice option with proper pronunciation - Phonics teaching mode - Reward system for correct letter writing - Word building feature - Letter practice review folder - More variety of animals per letter - Looping from Z back to A - Mute button within app - Uppercase and lowercase letter selection ## Newest reviews (18 of 135) ### 2/5 — How do you get into handwriting? *2016-01-15* How do you get into the handwriting part? It's just flash cards ### 2/5 — Not many options *2016-01-02* For an app I paid for it doesn't do much. It should be free. My three year old got bored after 5 minutes because it's repetitive. I will not recommend spending for it. The free apps are much better and more interactive. Do they give refunds? ### 3/5 — It works, but not worth it... *2015-07-09* This app does what it says, but double tapping doesn't come naturally for my preschooler. It doesn't have much sound/action for kids. I don't think it's worth the purchase price. ### 4/5 — Works better after last update *2012-04-17* UI is a little strange... Should be able to swipe from card to card regardless of 'flipped' state. When in doubt, imitate real life. ### 1/5 — Blaheck *2012-04-14, version 2.1.2* First review ever for me. This app is crapp. 'nough said. ### 2/5 — Don't bother! *2012-04-10, version 2.1.1* I thought this would be a fun app for my 2 1/2 year old. Not so much... If a 30 year old woman can't figure out how to use this app, something must be very wrong! - Flipping between cards is easy enough but double tapping to trace the letter is overly complicated. - Shake to erase does not work. Also there is no way to know if my son wrote the letter correctly. Absolutely no feedback. - Finding the app's options is overly complicated. While I appreciate that the options are tucked away in the iPhone's Settings page, there should be at least some way to access it through the app. Overall, I say skip this app. It's not worth the $1.99. ### 1/5 — Don't waste your money!!! *2012-01-26, version 2.1.1* The worst two dollars I've ever spent, and I once paid two dollars for a dollar movie! I am actually gonna email apple for a refund! Do not buy!!!!!! ### 2/5 — dont pay for this you can get a better one that is the same for free *2012-01-23, version 2.1.1* its ok. But I found a much better one that is free. So this one is a waste of money considering there are free ones which are better. ### 1/5 — Somewhat Dissappointed! *2012-01-20, version 2.1.1* I purchased this app specifically for it's multilingual feature. The description claims Bilingual families can use it in French, Spamish, German, etc. I have yet to find this feature and I've emailed the company requesting instructions, but there has been no response! So far for me, it's a waste of $2. I would've preferred to drive to the store and purchase cards than waste my time trying to figure out this app. ### 2/5 — Nice design, UI needs help. *2012-01-02, version 2.1.1* Shake to erase doesn't work. Double-tap is difficult for kids to do without help sometimes. It would be nice to go to the next card without exiting "tracing mode". My 4-year old lost interest at B. ABC Tracing is free and she likes it better. ### 2/5 — Not for $2! *2011-12-03, version 2.1.1* Its just electronic flash cards. Flip to the back and you can trace letters. No sounds or confirmation of doing it right. Very plain. Waste of money. Free or 99 cents should be the only price point. Slightly ok if your going to be looking over your childs shoulder the whole time but not worth it for car rides or to occupy them while you make lunch or dinner. ### 1/5 — Not great *2011-11-21, version 2.1.1* Too aggravating for a child. No instructions and if there is an erase feature I don't know how to activate it. After double tapping to flip the card it won't turn to the next letter or flip back over to the flash card. A waste of money. ### 2/5 — Crashes on iOS 5 *2011-10-15, version 2.1.0* Great program until iOS 5 ### 4/5 — Great pre-school app *2011-10-15, version 2.1.0* Both my 21/2 year old and my 5 year benefit from this app ### 1/5 — Crashing with new software update *2011-10-15* A favourite app for both my toddlers, never fails to distract from a tantrum! Previously a 5 star app now a 1 star - Unfortunately with the latest OS update now it opens at A and crashes :( Please fix!!!!!!!!!!! ### 1/5 — Crashes as it opens *2011-10-14* With iphone 4s this ap opens says A and crashes ### 1/5 — Abc animals *2011-09-20* Not what i was really looking for.... disapointed ### 4/5 — Solid app! *2011-09-02, version 2.1.0* My little girl likes the app. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work - not updated *2018-03-06* I recently purchased this app only to find that its no longer compatible with the latest iPhone updates - so I paid for this app which doesn’t work!! Unhappy! ### 1/5 — No iOS 11 support? *2017-11-15* Terrible that this still isn't updated when it's an important educational app. ### 1/5 — Not worth it *2016-01-04* Don't bother buying. Just bought and it doesn't do all of what it says. ### 1/5 — Don't buy *2015-08-13* Can't use any other language with this app except for English. ### 1/5 — ABC Animals *2012-09-16* What a rip off. this should be removed as an offering. I gave it one star because the system would not allow me to enter less. ### 1/5 — Total ripoff!!! *2012-06-29* Don't buy it. Nothing to learn and not good at all It states in the description it has different languages, but it dos not. I don't know why Apple allows staff like that. I will contact app store for the refund. ### 1/5 — Abc animals *2012-06-15* Terrible! Boring! ### 1/5 — Wast money *2012-05-04* DO NOT buy! ### 1/5 — Waste of time! *2012-05-02* I am surprised to see such a rip-off in the app store. ### 1/5 — What the crap guys?! *2012-04-14, version 2.1.2* Ok, I bought this ( bad move, I know) and dosen't do anything it says it supposed to do! Can't get the cards to flip, only says 'A' and non of the other letters. I checked the settings but still nothing. So mad right now. What a waist and rip off of $2!! SCAM! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — I love this app! *2025-12-27* This app has letters and animals on it. You could trace the letters with your finger. ### 5/5 — Super!! *2011-11-30, version 2.1.1* Both my son (17 months) and my nephew (3 yrs) love this app!! ### 5/5 — Love it *2011-07-25, version 2.1.0* My one year old loves using this app. ### 5/5 — Fun! *2011-07-18, version 2.1.0* My 3 and 5 year-olds love this app! ### 5/5 — Great Preschool App *2011-06-28, version 2.1.0* We really like this app ### 5/5 — Great ap *2011-06-19* I have two little brothers and it really helped them with the alphabet also an amazing price ### 5/5 — Fabulous! *2011-06-01, version 2.1.0* Fabulous app! Grandkids love it!! ### 5/5 — Great educational tool *2011-04-14, version 2.1.0* My 3 year old daughter loves this app. I am a kindergarten teacher and had worked with her on letters and sounds for a few months before finding this app. She has really taken off since using this and is now wanting to write her letters all the time as well as practice the sounds. ### 5/5 — Tots *2011-03-31, version 2.1.0* Top notch! Keeps my child so entertained. ### 5/5 — Very Pleased!!! *2011-03-18, version 2.1.0* This is a great app, helping my 4 yr. old with letter recognition and writing skills.....it's such a great app & it even keeps my 2 yr. old attention. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-10.*