Comparison

Osmo ABCs vs AR magic Tangram

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

Head to head
About

Osmo ABCs

Engage young learners in a hands-on adventure to build pre-reading skills. Through interactive play with a friendly monster, children develop confidence in letter recognition, phonics, and vocabulary. This app requires physical Osmo pieces and a compatible iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Letter recognition
  • Phonics learning
  • Vocabulary building
  • Over 300 words
  • Hands-on play
  • Interactive adventure
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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.

About

AR magic Tangram

Features
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This is an AI-powered children's learning software that integrates computer vision technology with traditional teaching tools. Designed with a game-based approach, it enables children to learn through play. Its most distinctive feature is the tabletop interactive system that not only helps children quickly develop a love for critical thinking but also reduces screen time by shifting activities from digital screens to physical desktop interactions. The "Magic Tangram" module contains over 700 creative puzzle configurations to explore.

Screenshots

Osmo ABCs4 screens
AR magic Tangram3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AR magic Tangram at every 3 weeks against Osmo ABCs's every 2 months. AR magic Tangram also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Osmo ABCs ships an update every 2 months, AR magic Tangram every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Osmo ABCs versus AR magic Tangram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOsmo ABCsAR magic Tangram
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (265 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings265 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size843 MB381 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangible Play思 刘

Bugs and requests

Osmo ABCs

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • 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
Show 6 more
  • Reflector not recognizing letters/pieces
  • No sound
  • Audio keeps dropping
  • App crashes on opening
  • ABC app not opening
  • Connectivity issues with ABC game redirection

Requested features

3 requests
  • Update app for newer iPads
  • Fix ABC game redirection to App Store
  • Fix audio issues

AR magic Tangram

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Osmo ABCs

No in-app purchases

None

AR magic Tangram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Osmo ABCs free?
Osmo ABCs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AR magic Tangram free?
AR magic Tangram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Osmo ABCs or AR magic Tangram have ads?
Neither Osmo ABCs nor AR magic Tangram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Osmo ABCs or AR magic Tangram?
Osmo ABCs ships an update every 2 months, and AR magic Tangram every 3 weeks. Most recently, Osmo ABCs was updated on October 16, 2026 and AR magic Tangram on October 10, 2026.

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