Best apps like Akili's Alphabet

42+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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6 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you want more options like Akili's Alphabet or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 42+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Akili's Alphabet

Alphablocks: Letter Fun#1

Alphablocks: Letter Fun by Blue-Zoo

Learn to read with phonics.
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.4😐(90 ratings)
$2.99
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This app uses interactive games and songs to teach preschoolers letter sounds and names through phonics. Children can engage with characters from a popular TV show to develop early reading skills in a fun, multisensory way.

What We Love

  • 👍 Engaging for children
  • 👍 Good for learning letter sounds
  • 👍 Educational value
  • 👍 Entertaining

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Incomplete alphabet games
  • 🐛 App crashes
  • 🐛 App doesn't load
Alphablocks, How to Write#2

Alphablocks, How to Write by Blue-Zoo

The fun way to learn to write
Strong Contender
📚 Education
3.5(18 ratings)
$3.99
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This app uses animated characters to teach children how to write letters and numbers. It features a guided learning path with pre-writing exercises, letter families, and tracing practice with rhymes. The app is designed by educational experts and is ad-free.

Meet the Colorblocks!#3

Meet the Colorblocks! by BLUE-ZOO PRODUCTIONS LTD

Enter a world of color fun!
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.3😞(108 ratings)
Free
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This app introduces young children to the world of colors through interactive activities and familiar characters. It helps kids recognize, name, and mix colors, fostering a lifelong passion for color exploration.

What We Love

  • ✨ Magic colors
  • 👍 Good concept
  • 🎶 Catchy songs
  • 🎨 Creative coloring

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashing frequently
  • 🐛 Kicking out of app
  • 🐛 Glitchy background

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Numberblocks: Card Fun!
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Learn with the Numberblocks!
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This app uses videos, games, and interactive books featuring alphabet characters to teach children aged 3+ how to read. It focuses on phonics and builds reading confidence through engaging content.

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This educational app helps young children learn the English alphabet through interactive tracing, spelling, and matching games. It features colorful animated letters, phonics sounds, and fun activities like surprise eggs and puzzles to make learning engaging.

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This educational app helps toddlers and young children learn to count and recognize numbers through interactive games. It features finger painting, number retrieval quests, and clock-based activities to develop intelligence, memory, and fine motor skills in a fun, engaging way.

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This app offers a fun and easy way for toddlers and preschoolers to learn phonics, letters, numbers, and the alphabet through engaging games. It aims to make learning enjoyable and accessible for young children.

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Colorblocks World
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A world with the Colorblocks!
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Embark on a vibrant adventure with beloved characters from a popular children's show. Engage in creative painting, explore the color wheel, and unlock rewards while learning about colors in a fun, interactive way. This app fosters early color recognition and self-expression.

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