Osmo ABCs vs AR magic Tangram
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
AR magic Tangram
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Osmo ABCs | AR magic Tangram |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (265 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 265 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 843 MB | 381 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tangible 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
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- 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
Osmo ABCs
No in-app purchases
AR magic Tangram
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Osmo ABCs free?
Is AR magic Tangram free?
Do Osmo ABCs or AR magic Tangram have ads?
Which is updated more often, Osmo ABCs or AR magic Tangram?
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