# Osmo ABCs — Playful squishy pre-reading! > Interactive pre-reading game for letter recognition, phonics, and vocabulary. (iPhone/iPad app by Tangible Play.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-abcs/id1439615379 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Tangible Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/799157444) - Category: Education, Games, Family, Word - Price: Free - Rating: 3.70/5 from 260 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 842 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-08-02 - Data updated: 2026-08-19 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-abcs/id1439615379/reviews.md ## What is Osmo ABCs? More than 300 words! Through this playful hands-on adventure with Mo the Monster, kids become confident about letter recognition, phonics, and vocabulary. *Play your favourite Osmo ABCs on both iPhone and iPad! Use your iPhone with the Osmo Base for iPad and Silicone Sticks & Rings pieces - each can be found at playosmo.com. *Requires the Osmo Base for iPad and Silicone Sticks & Rings pieces. Learn more by visiting www.playosmo.com. *Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 ABOUT OSMO -- 21ST CENTURY PLAY AND LEARNING Osmo uses the screen to create a new healthy, hands-on learning experience that promotes creativity, problem-solving and social interaction. We do this with our reflective artificial intelligence technology. ## Key features - Letter recognition - Phonics learning - Vocabulary building - Over 300 words - Hands-on play - Interactive adventure ## What do users think of Osmo ABCs? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 😃 Amazing game - 💖 Love it so much - ✨ So much fun - 👍 Great app for kids - 💯 Everything is spot on **Cons** - ❌ Not compatible with iPad Pro - ❌ Not receiving verification code - ❌ Faulty readings - ❌ Unusable like this - ❌ Not playable - ❌ Needs work - ❌ App won't open - ❌ Not recognizing letters - ❌ Annoyed - ❌ Reflector not compatible - ❌ Doesn't work - ❌ Malfunction - ❌ Letters are recognized - ❌ Connectivity issues - ❌ No sound - ❌ Buggy - ❌ Audio keeps dropping - ❌ Won't work - ❌ Crashes - ❌ App not fully compatible **Commonly reported bugs** - Not compatible with iPad Pro - Not receiving verification code - Faulty readings (wrong tile detection) - Camera orientation issues on newer iPads - App won't open for some users - Reflector not recognizing letters/pieces - No sound - Audio keeps dropping - App crashes on opening - ABC app not opening - Connectivity issues with ABC game redirection **Most requested features** - Update app for newer iPads - Fix ABC game redirection to App Store - Fix audio issues ## Recent user reviews (10 of 35) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-abcs/id1439615379/reviews.md ### 5/5 — I loved it *2026-04-05* Because it my favorite app and I gave it a 10 / 10 ### 2/5 — Not compatible with the iPad Pro *2025-08-08* It is giving me an error that it is not compatible with my iPad Pro or my kids Amazon tablet ### 1/5 — Is this company not in business anymore *2025-07-06* I bought the Little Genius pack and am trying to set up an account, but I am not receiving the verification code (I have tried three different email addresses). Their website has not customer service number. Who can I contact? ### 5/5 — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ *2024-12-25, version 4.0.3* This game is so amazing😃!!! ### 1/5 — Faulty readings *2024-06-29* App tells kid he used the wrong tile when it’s in fact the correct one. Unusable like this. Those sticks weren’t cheap so it’s a bit infuriating. ### 5/5 — Pov *2023-10-08* This app is for kids download it now ### 3/5 — Future proof *2023-06-13* This app was amazing to use to use (or still is if you don’t have the 10th gen iPad) but I upgraded my sons iPad and now the camera is in a different orientation and now he hasn’t been able to use the app for months because there hasn’t been an update. So hopefully one day he can return to the collection of iPad apps. ### 1/5 — Not playable *2022-12-29* Looks a good game, but doesn’t work and keeps saying the letters are wrong due to the use of a small red curve ### 1/5 — Frustrating *2022-08-25* Needs work. Not recommend for SPED students or any students really. ### 1/5 — App won’t open *2022-06-11* I purchased the little genius kit, so disappointed! Only 2 of the 4 apps work. Abcs and story time don’t even open . I have trouble shoot trying to get it to work and nothing. ## Frequently asked questions about Osmo ABCs ### What does Osmo ABCs do? Osmo ABCs is a playful, hands-on educational app designed to help children develop pre-reading skills. It focuses on letter recognition, phonics, and vocabulary through interactive play with over 300 words. ### What are the key features of Osmo ABCs? Key features include building letter recognition, teaching phonics, expanding vocabulary with over 300 words, and engaging children in a hands-on adventure. It utilizes reflective artificial intelligence technology for a unique learning experience. ### How much does Osmo ABCs cost? The app itself is free to download. However, it requires the purchase of physical Osmo Base for iPad and Silicone Sticks & Rings pieces, which can be found on the playosmo.com website. There are no in-app purchases mentioned for additional content. ### What devices is Osmo ABCs compatible with? The app is compatible with specific iPhone models (iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus) and iPads when used with the Osmo Base. It is not compatible with certain iPhone models like the 14 Pro series or older iPhones. A full compatibility list is available on the support.playosmo.com website. ### What are common use cases for Osmo ABCs? This app is ideal for parents and educators looking to introduce young children to reading fundamentals in an engaging way. It's used for building foundational literacy skills, making learning letters and sounds fun, and expanding a child's early vocabulary. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.0.9 — 2026-06-15 Fixed several issues that could cause the app to close unexpectedly. Under-the-hood fixes and improvements to sign-in and account creation. Improved performance on slow or unstable internet connections. Fixed an issue that could affect saved progress. Your child's journey is now stored more reliably. ### 4.0.8 — 2026-04-30 Upgraded to Unity 6 for improved performance and compatibility with latest iPad models. Bug fixing and performance improvements. Fixed several setup flow issues to prevent crashes. Updated privacy and support links throughout the app. Updated analytics system. ### 4.0.3 — 2023-11-21 + Improved onboarding experience for the users, better values and incentives for account creation ### 4.0.2 — 2023-09-11 + Play Osmo ABCs on both iPhone and iPad! + Requires the Osmo Base and Silicone Sticks & Rings pieces - each can be found at playosmo.com. + Compatible iPhones: iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max iPhone 14, 14 Plus + Not compatible iPhones: iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max iPhone 12 Mini,13 Mini iPhone SE (1-3) iPhone 11 Series and older ### 4.0.1 — 2023-07-24 + Adding support for the iPad 10 (2022) ## Apps similar to Osmo ABCs | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Letter Tiles: Good & Beautiful](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter-tiles-good-and-beautiful/id1619790548) | 3.8 (56) | Free | Education | | [Orboot Earth AR by PlayShifu](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orboot-earth-ar-by-playshifu/id1273990359) | 4.4 (2,132) | Free | Education | | [Math: Teach Monster Numbers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-teach-monster-numbers/id1507984567) | 4.5 (7,593) | Free | Education | | [PBS KIDS ScratchJr](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbs-kids-scratchjr/id1047840202) | 4.0 (289) | Free | Education | | [Moose Math - Duck Duck Moose](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moose-math-duck-duck-moose/id660345152) | 4.2 (581) | Free | Education | | [Writing Wizard: Learn to Write](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-wizard-learn-to-write/id1305242235) | 4.4 (4,995) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Tangible Play - [Osmo Tangram Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-tangram-classic/id876510541) - [Osmo Words Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-words-classic/id876514856) - [Osmo Newton](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-newton/id876524974) - [Osmo Masterpiece](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-masterpiece/id947529440) - [Osmo Numbers Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-numbers-classic/id1017627073) - [Osmo Monster](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-monster/id1065590798) All apps by Tangible Play: https://appshunter.io/developer/799157444 ## Related topics [osmo squiggle magic](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/osmo-squiggle-magic) · [osmo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/osmo) --- *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 2026-08-19.*