# ABCKid vs 1st grade reading

The clearest difference is monetization model: 1st grade reading at free with in-app purchases against ABCKid's subscription. 1st grade reading also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1). ABCKid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 67%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ABCKid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.49 per year and 1st grade reading sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ABCKid against 5.0 for 1st grade reading. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1st grade reading has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of ABCKid's written reviews are positive against 67% of 1st grade reading's.

ABCKid ships an update every 11 days, 1st grade reading every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABCKid | 1st grade reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abckid/id1382193498/reviews) | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1st-grade-reading/id1560128136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 31 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BeOnline Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/543451255) | [DEVWORLD VIETAM COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867412933) |

## What reviewers say

### ABCKid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abckid/id1382193498)

This app uses QR code technology and interactive flashcards to teach English to children aged 2-7. It offers offline access to a vast library of vocabulary, phrases, dialogues, and songs with authentic American pronunciation, engaging multiple senses for effective learning.

**Highlights:** QR code integrated flashcards, Offline learning capability, 1000+ English vocabulary, 500+ common phrases, 200+ dialogues and songs, Phonetic syllable breakdown, Vietnamese translation support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Registration 1 year VIP member | $7.49 | per year |


### 1st grade reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1st-grade-reading/id1560128136)

This interactive educational app offers a variety of games covering math, reading, and science for first graders. Its intuitive design and progress tracking features make learning fun and engaging for children at home or in the classroom.

**Highlights:** Engaging educational games, Covers math, reading, and science, Intuitive and easy-to-navigate design, Progress tracking for parents/educators, Builds confidence and essential skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three Months VIP | $1.49 | per 3 months |
| Learning Premium Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| One Month VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Learning Premium HalfYear Plan | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Learning Premium Annual Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Six Months VIP | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year VIP | $49.99 | per year |
| Gói không quảng cáo | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ABCKid free?

ABCKid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 1st grade reading free?

1st grade reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ABCKid or 1st grade reading?

ABCKid and 1st grade reading are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 13 ratings respectively.

### Do ABCKid or 1st grade reading have ads?

1st grade reading shows ads; ABCKid does not.

### Which is updated more often, ABCKid or 1st grade reading?

ABCKid ships an update every 11 days, and 1st grade reading every 3 weeks. Most recently, ABCKid was updated on October 12, 2026 and 1st grade reading on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*