# Sago Mini First Words: Kids 1+ — user reviews > 171 indexed App Store user reviews of Sago Mini First Words by Piknik, rated 4.50/5 from 2,676 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sago-mini-first-words-kids-1-plus/id1592702367/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sago-mini-first-words-kids-1-plus/id1592702367.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,002 · 4★ 305 · 3★ 125 · 2★ 80 · 1★ 164 ## What do users think of Sago Mini First Words? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Engaging and interactive learning experience - 🤖 Helpful for speech and language development - 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing characters - 🎓 Effective for improving pronunciation and vocabulary - 👨‍🏫 Recommended by speech therapists and educators **Cons** - 💰 Subscription-based model can be expensive - 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches - 🔋 Battery drain and device heating issues - 🔇 No option to turn off background music - 🔍 Limited customer support and communication **Commonly reported bugs** - Microphone/camera permission prompts despite already being granted - Sudden loss of audio during interactive sessions - Inconsistent performance across different device models - Occasional app crashes and freezes **Most requested features** - Add support for multiple languages - Introduce more advanced word and sentence-level activities - Implement better voice recognition and feedback - Provide more customization options for parents - Improve cross-device syncing and accessibility ## Newest reviews (11 of 171) ### 2/5 — Speech therapist review. *2026-07-25, version 1.6.260708* I specialize in apraxia, autism and early intervention. I like how the app made an effort to support kids speech production in using videos of real children and included slow modeling. However, I would NOT recommend this app for kids. The speech recognition is very inaccurate even with the highest accuracy setting. It often does not recognize a word produced correctly at a slower rate. Even if it is said just like the child’s slow model. But will accept an incorrect production if said faster (example I said “dada” for doctor). The child’s slow model was sometimes too monotone. I would have also made adjustments to make the child’s model more clear, had the child model more often and had an option to support the child with supportive cues. I was concerned one of the prompts was “what should you do when you hear the ice cream truck? RUN!” I work with many families who struggle with their children running into the road or run out of the house unsupervised when they hear the ice cream truck. This isn’t supporting child’s safety. I noticed the app had some glitches. It froze sometimes. And if you are using Bluetooth headset the audio would alternate between headset and speaker on the phone. Overall screen time isn’t recommended for young children and should be limited. When looking at screen time choices for younger children, it’s better for the app to move slowly with less frequent screen changes. All of the fast movement and changes can affect attention span. ### 5/5 — The best *2026-03-14, version 1.6.260219* My daughter is obsessed with the vehicles category and the game genuinely helped her speech ### 5/5 — J *2026-01-21, version 1.6.250508* Vay be! ### 5/5 — Great game *2026-01-03, version 1.6.250508* Amazing! I love all the games by Sago mini! ### 5/5 — 𝓖𝓸𝓸𝓭 *2025-12-10, version 1.6.250508* It is absolutely great and amazing for kids! Like me 💀im 8 thou ### 5/5 — ジンチャー *2025-11-03* ちやちみにちむちみちやしみしつれにりにまちむちまちちしぬしやしやゆ ### 5/5 — Excellent for Special Needs *2025-10-16, version 1.6.250508* The content is arranged so well that it’s easy to choose a subject for your child to work on. The app has built in breaks and games to keep your child engaged. They have prompts that are from peers which makes learning relaxing and fun. This app has a great variety of topics to practice speech for progress. Thank you so much! ### 5/5 — Okay *2025-09-05, version 1.6.250508* AM KID 6 PLUS ### 5/5 — S shelving *2025-08-17, version 1.6.250508* S ### 4/5 — I wan *2025-08-02, version 1.6.250508* 200 Days ### 5/5 — Good App *2025-07-22, version 1.6.250508* Cool ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — bad *2026-07-25, version 1.6.260708* bad ### 1/5 — Not loading *2026-06-10, version 1.6.260219* For some reason it’s been loading for a really long time and nothing happening. I want my money back ### 1/5 — Аааааа *2026-03-02* В этом не надо было не 😡😡😡 ### 1/5 — They Charged Me Twice *2026-02-17, version 1.6.250508* Here "They" means Apple and Sago Mini. I upgraded Sago Mini from one app to the bundle version within one hour. Sago Mini said they would give me the refund which was the "upgrade" version price minus the price I already paid. No, they didn't. They charged me twice. I ask the refund from Apple and got rejected. I contacted Sago mini, there was no reply. I trusted both companies and that's why I feel disappointed. ### 1/5 — i Don’t want to start a free trial *2026-01-19, version 1.6.250508* I don’t want one ### 1/5 — İndirme *2025-11-17, version 1.6.250508* Önceden indirdiğim bir uygulama ücretsizdi ama bütün uygulamalarıyla ücretli bir ay boyunca bir hafta boyunca falan diyor paralı ve çıkma şeyi yok o yüzden hiç inmeyen para istiyor sen paradan başka da bir şey istemiyorlar lütfen yani oyunun kurucusu oyunu düzeltsin benim önceki indirdiğim gibi olsun paraları falan Kaldırın yani hiç yani hiç artık önermiyorum ekranı basılı tutup yararlıya basarsanız sevinirim ### 1/5 — Tuzaklı abonelik *2025-11-05, version 1.6.250508* 1 haftalık deneme için abone olmak ve kart bilgileri istiyor. Yoksa deneme süresini size kullandırtmıyor.1 hafta sonunda iptal etmezsek, unutursak ya da farkında olmazsak kendi kendine aboneliği tekrarlayacak. Bu yöntemi kullanıp pasif gelir elde eden uygulamalardan uzak duruyorum. ### 1/5 — Error every time *2025-07-27, version 1.6.250508* Game glitches after every attempt. Full uninstall/reinstall does nothing ### 1/5 — Do NOT get! *2025-07-07, version 1.6.250508* This is not a good app at all! Although i do like it (IM JKING) but guess what? A BIG bug happened and deleted all of my games (Not only your content but OTHER PEOPLES CONTENT) and guess what? I LITERALLY HAD TO PAY FOR A NEW IPAD BECAUSE OF THIS 😭😭😭! Now luckily it didn’t happen to my phone but IS THIS A PHONE GAME OR SMTH 😭😭😭? And guess what? I had to pay for all these games again and then as soon as i got first words AGAIN, I HAD TO GET ANOTHER DAM IPAD 😭😭😭! So i had to get two iPads because of this STUPID APP! Then i had to delete it. If you DONT want to pay for another iPad then DONT DOWNLOAD! Yall i rated this a 0 star. Peace out. Edit: Yep im LITERALLY playing on my new iPad, and i might of preferred my old iPad more but because of YOU, you took away my old iPad, btw why tf did you ban me from First Words? Omg it IS a iPhone game!? Nvm.. And you can get the app if you want if you find other peoples reviews more helpful but im staying with my opinion.. Peace.. ### 1/5 — Not Free *2025-06-02, version 1.6.250508* App makes you sign up and then after you sign up it tells you to pay $10 per month. Only free 7 day trial option. App is not free to use! Do not waste time making an account. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Noah j *2026-08-29, version 1.6.260803* Stickers ### 5/5 — Great game *2026-07-12, version 1.6.260219* Amazing! I love all the games by Sago mini! ### 5/5 — Thanks! *2026-07-07, version 1.6.260219* I love it thanks even though I’m to old for this, but thanks! ### 5/5 — My Review *2026-06-13, version 1.6.260219* Best thing ever ### 5/5 — Awsome! ⚡️😝 *2026-05-03, version 1.6.260219* I love this game! Even though I am a ten year old, I use it to practice my words. And—for Sago Mini World—could you add Jay to the apartment game? Bye !Yay ✨ ### 5/5 — Recommended for parents *2026-04-04, version 1.6.260219* Our speech therapist recommended this and I'm so glad she did. Perfect for practicing between appointments. ### 5/5 — Love this *2026-04-04, version 1.6.260219* My son has a mild speech delay and this has been such a confidence booster for him! He gets so proud when he fills up the sound bar. Watching him light up is everything. ### 5/5 — Great *2026-04-04, version 1.6.260219* I was nervous about too much screen time but this app actually encourages my daughter to talk OUT LOUD which feels different from passive screen time. ### 5/5 — First Words *2026-03-14, version 1.6.260219* The little games at the end of each word set are adorable, my kid loves the animals. 5 stars! ### 5/5 — Thank you so much!! *2026-03-14, version 1.6.260219* I cried a little the first time my daughter clearly said "mom" after weeks of practicing with this app. Thank you First Words!!! --- *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 2026-09-09.*