# Peekaboo Barn vs Elmo Calls

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Peekaboo Barn at none against Elmo Calls's 10. Peekaboo Barn also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Elmo Calls's advantage is ratings volume (956 vs 27) and review sentiment (73% vs 63%). On rating, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Peekaboo Barn costs $3.99 and Elmo Calls $1.99 up front. Elmo Calls sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Peekaboo Barn asks for nothing beyond the download.

Peekaboo Barn holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elmo Calls has 956 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Peekaboo Barn's written reviews are positive against 73% of Elmo Calls's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Peekaboo Barn ships an update every 3 months, Elmo Calls every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peekaboo Barn | Elmo Calls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peekaboo-barn/id300590611/reviews)** | [4.3 (956 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elmo-calls/id467703220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **956** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #24 | **#16** |
| Size | 204 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BHHC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808485512) | [Sesame Workshop (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/339077104) |

## What reviewers say

### Peekaboo Barn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peekaboo-barn/id300590611)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app offers a classic peekaboo experience for young children, introducing them to animals and language through simple, interactive play. It features gentle animations, authentic animal sounds, and multiple language options, with the ability to record custom narration. Designed for safety and privacy, it provides a calming and educational screen time experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive peekaboo with barn animals, Animal sounds and recognition, Multiple language options, Customizable narration recording, Gentle animations and calming visuals, Cause-and-effect learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🤗 Engaging for young children
- 🎓 Helps with learning animal names and sounds
- 🎨 Cute and colorful visuals
- 🎶 Pleasant background music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔁 Repetitive after a while
- 🔊 Child voice pronounces some words incorrectly
- 🕰️ Ending sequence is too short

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer opens or crashes on launch
- Sound and audio issues after updates
- Inability to access settings or options

**Requested features**

- More animals and variety
- Ability to record custom voices
- Option to loop or extend the experience
- Multilingual support beyond English and Spanish


### Elmo Calls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elmo-calls/id467703220)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Education, #167 Top Paid (US App Store)

Engage in interactive video and audio calls with a beloved Sesame Street character. This app encourages imaginative play, teaches healthy habits, and fosters self-confidence through fun conversations and scheduled calls.

**Highlights:** Receive audio and video calls from Elmo, Send and receive voicemails from Elmo, Live video of user during calls, Schedule calls for various situations, Learn about healthy habits and letters, Engage in imaginative play with Elmo

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Playdate With Elmo" Pack | Free | one-time |
| "ABCs" pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Special Visits" Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Firsts and Celebrations" Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Elmo is Proud of You!" Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Laugh With Elmo!" Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Happy Habits" Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| "You Can Do It!" Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Sing With Elmo!" Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| "All Calls" Pack | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Great for kids
- 🤩 Elmo calls are entertaining
- 😊 Brings joy and laughter

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Weak parental controls
- 📵 Scheduled calls don't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Video calls don't work
- Purchased content not restoring
- Scheduled calls not triggering

**Requested features**

- More character call options (Big Bird, Cookie Monster, etc.)
- Ability to record video calls
- Improved UI for young users
- Scheduled calls that actually ring the device


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peekaboo Barn free?

Peekaboo Barn costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Elmo Calls free?

Elmo Calls costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Peekaboo Barn or Elmo Calls?

Peekaboo Barn is rated higher. Peekaboo Barn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Elmo Calls averages 4.3 from 956 ratings.

### Do Peekaboo Barn or Elmo Calls have ads?

Neither Peekaboo Barn nor Elmo Calls shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Peekaboo Barn or Elmo Calls?

Peekaboo Barn ships an update every 3 months, and Elmo Calls every 7 months. Most recently, Peekaboo Barn was updated on November 6, 2026 and Elmo Calls on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Peekaboo Barn or Elmo Calls?

Peekaboo Barn currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Elmo Calls at #16. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*