# Monster ABC - Learning for Preschoolers — Awarded learning concept.

> Preschool literacy app teaching letters and initial sounds with animated monsters. (iPhone/iPad app by wonderkind GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-abc-learning-for-preschoolers/id677638145 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [wonderkind GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/408718588)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2014-02-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-abc-learning-for-preschoolers/id677638145/reviews.md

## What is Monster ABC?

▶ Awarded in German ELTERN family magazine’s GIGA-Maus 2013 as "Best Learning Game" in the category "Kids from 4 to 6 years old"
▶ Awarded "Best Children Apps" 2013 in the category "Pre-School Apps" 

▶ TOP #1 Education app for children in the German App Store 
▶ Amusing monsters make learning letters enormous fun 
▶ Perfect for children entering school and those who can’t wait for school to start 
▶ The highly popular children’s app Monster ABC is now available in English!

Monster ABC guides your child in a really fun way through the process of literacy acquisition. It helps children get to grips with letters and the initial sound of words in the best way possible. 

WHAT IS AN INITIAL SOUND? 
Today, little ones use initial sounds to navigate the first stages of literacy acquisition. An initial sound is the first sound of a word and is represented by a letter or a letter combination (like “mm” in the word “mouse” and “sh” in the word “sheep”). Children learn how to make out the initial sound of a word and match it to a letter. 

FEATURES 
• Learn letters based on initial sounds 
• Audio-visual interaction makes learning fun 
• Words and letters are spoken when tapped 
• Feedback spoken in a voice perfect for kids 
• English and German version included
• English spoken with a charming British accent 
• Motivating reward system 
• Lovingly hand-drawn pictures and amusing sounds 
• Get to know the monsters Max, Bob, Sally and the rest of the gang! 
• Increasing level of difficulty 
• Full initial-sound table available to download free of charge 

How does Monster ABC support literacy acquisition? 
• The app helps children to learn letters and the sound they make in a fun way by using pictures. Each picture represents a word whose initial sound must be matched to the corresponding letter. If the initial sound and letter match, your child will enjoy a true sense of achievement. In doing so, the child easily recognizes the correct combination of initial sound and letter. The learning process is supported interactively with visualizations and sounds that are perfect for children. 

• In addition, a free-of-charge initial-sound table, featuring pictures and their matching initial sounds from Monster ABC, can be downloaded from the wonderkind website:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/wk-anlaute/wonderkind_initial_sound_table.pdf

• Monster ABC was developed together with grandparents, parents, and kids, taking into account professional pedagogical and linguistic considerations. 


Support information:
We have thoroughly tested this app on all iOS devices. If you do however experience problems, please understand that we are unable to provide support on the basis of comments in the reviews section. Please e-mail our Support Team so we can respond and provide assistance quickly. Thanks very much.

## Key features

- Learn letters via initial sounds
- Audio-visual interaction
- Spoken words and letters
- Motivating reward system
- Hand-drawn pictures and sounds
- English and German versions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-abc-learning-for-preschoolers/id677638145/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Super - aber

*2022-11-22, version 2.1*

Die App an sich ist genau, was ich gesucht habe. Leider entschwindet zuweilen die Sprache, so dass man sie löschen und neu installieren muss. Das finden die Kinder, die ihre Monster verlieren nur so „mittel“…. Heute hängte dich dann auch noch das eine Drehrad auf. Sehr schade!!!

### 5/5 — Wieder eine sehr gute App

*2019-07-21, version 2.1*

Tolle App und graphisch super umgesetzt. Auch die Stimmen sind hervorragend. Eine prima App für Vorschulkinder bzw. ABC- Schützen !

### 5/5 — Super

*2019-05-15, version 2.1*

❤️❤️💕👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😍😀

### 5/5 — Sehr gut

*2018-09-22, version 2.1*

Mit Spiel und Spaß zum Lernerfolg...

### 4/5 — Kjb

*2018-06-01*

😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵☔️😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵☔️😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵

### 4/5 — Fun

*2016-12-21, version 2.0*

My son and I love it.  It's fun matching and getting the gold coins.  Has anyone ever gotten to the gold level?  I feel like I'm a pro and can't get passed the silver level!

### 5/5 — Hervorragendes Lernspiel

*2016-11-13, version 2.0*

Tatsächlich sehr gut geeignet um Kindern mit Spaß und Freude die Anlaute beizubringen. 

Ein weiterer Teil mit tollen Monstern und Silben wäre als Ergänzung bzw. Fortführung toll.

### 4/5 — Raten

*2015-12-08, version 2.0*

Schönes Spiel. Wäre gut, wenn man die Antwort bestätigen müsste. Dann würde mein Sohn nicht mehr soviel raten!

### 5/5 — A nice app

*2015-05-25, version 2.0*

Is a nice app for childrens

### 4/5 — Einfach und gut!

*2015-05-20, version 2.0*

Einfach gut!

## Frequently asked questions about Monster ABC

### What is Monster ABC's learning approach?

Monster ABC focuses on literacy acquisition by teaching letters through initial sounds. It uses a fun, interactive method with pictures, audio-visual elements, and spoken feedback to help children match sounds to letters.

### Is Monster ABC suitable for very young children?

Yes, Monster ABC is designed for children aged 4 and up, specifically targeting those entering school or eager to start. Its age rating is 4+.

### What languages does Monster ABC support?

The app includes both English and German versions. The English version features a charming British accent for spoken content.

### How does Monster ABC keep children motivated?

It employs a motivating reward system and uses amusing monsters, hand-drawn pictures, and engaging sounds to make learning enjoyable. Children experience a sense of achievement when they correctly match initial sounds and letters.

### Can I download additional materials for Monster ABC?

Yes, a free initial-sound table, featuring pictures and their matching initial sounds from the app, can be downloaded from the wonderkind website.

### What devices is Monster ABC available on?

Monster ABC has been thoroughly tested on all iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is Monster ABC updated?

The app was last updated on June 7, 2017, to version 2.1. While updates have not been frequent recently, it has been stable on iOS devices.

### Does Monster ABC have ads?

No, Monster ABC is an ad-free application, providing an uninterrupted learning experience for children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2017-06-07

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

We optimized the app for iOS11 and made some general improvements: 
- change language right on the start screen of the app.

### 2.0 — 2014-02-28

Dear kids and parents, 
this app is now fully localized and optimized in English!

### 1.0.3 — 2013-10-29

No release notes.

### 1.0.2 — 2013-10-08

No release notes.

### 1.0.1 — 2013-09-06

No release notes.

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