Comparison

Mappia Multi vs Colored Letters

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mappia Multi

Features
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USE THE BRAIN'S STRENGTHS TO LEARN THE MULTIPLICATION TABLES The Mappia method uses pictures instead of numbers to learn the tables. This is helpful for the brain, as pictures are more tangible than numbers (this is also a known memory technique). The method consists of three steps, all fully implemented in the tool MappiaMulti. Step 1: To fully utilize the brain's capacity for visual learning, each of the numbers in the tables have been assigned a picture. The first step in the Mappia method is to learn which picture that corresponds to which number. This is easily done, as the pictures are designed to be easy to remember. There are also suggested clues to make it easier to remember each picture-number pair. Step 2: The order in the table is learned by associating each picture with a certain position. This step utilises the brain's strengh in remembering places and positions. Using a combination of pictures and positions has been proven to be one of the major organising principles in the brain, e.g. by the 2014 Nobel prize laureate in medicine. Step 3: Last but not least you need to practise solving multiplication tasks with pictures and positions instead of numbers. This is a whole new way of thinking, but once you give it some practice it will come to you naturally. Learning the tables with pictures instead of numbers is easier and fun for all, but may be extra important for kids with challenges, dyslexia or ADHD. Read more about the science behind visual learning at www.mappia.se. There is also a printed classroom material for MappiaMulti. The MappiaMulti Interface supports English and Swedish.

About

Colored Letters

Features
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Make Learning to Read a Joyful Experience Colored Letters is a learning app focused on early reading and number recognition. Each digital book includes a free preview of the first few pages. To access the full story, in-app purchase is required. Explore Early Literacy Content Engaging stories and activities designed to support foundational reading and counting skills. Start with a free sample - unlock full content with a purchase. Available in Multiple Languages Books currently offered in English and Swedish. More languages (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish) coming soon. Secure and Ad-Free Experience No advertisements or pop-ups - just a focused and distraction-free learning environment.

Screenshots

Mappia Multi4 screens
Colored Letters3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mappia Multi at none against Colored Letters's 10. Mappia Multi also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). Colored Letters's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Colored Letters sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Mappia Multi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mappia Multi ships an update every 6 months, Colored Letters weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Mappia Multi versus Colored Letters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMappia MultiColored Letters
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMappia ABAlegor AB

In-app purchases

None

Mappia Multi

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Colored Letters

Subscriptions2
  • Premium monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium yearly$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • Fånga ballonger$0.99
  • A Little House$1.99
  • Träna ljudkartan$2.99
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  • Träna ord$2.99
  • Countings is Easy$7.99
  • Learn to read in English - 2$7.99
  • Räkna är Lätt$7.99
  • Learn to read in English$7.99

Questions

Is Mappia Multi free?
Mappia Multi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Colored Letters free?
Colored Letters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mappia Multi or Colored Letters have ads?
Neither Mappia Multi nor Colored Letters shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mappia Multi or Colored Letters?
Mappia Multi ships an update every 6 months, and Colored Letters weekly. Most recently, Mappia Multi was updated on September 26, 2026 and Colored Letters on September 29, 2026.

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