Comparison

AbcTiger Phonics vs Learn to Spell & Write

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

Head to head
About

AbcTiger Phonics

This educational app helps children learn the alphabet and recognize words through interactive letter placement and pronunciation. It features over 75 picture flashcards and a complimentary matching game to reinforce learning.

Highlights
  • Identify first letters
  • Recognize letters and words
  • Gain vocabulary
  • 75+ picture flashcards
  • Audio pronunciations
  • Montessori color-coded letters
  • Picture Match game
Features
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● "A" for "APPLE", "L" for "LION" ● Identify first letter, place it in its spot and you're presented with the correctly spelled word ● Kids will learn their ABC's, recognize letters and words and gain vocabulary ● 75+ picture flashcards ● Audio: pronunciations for words and letters (phonics) ● Montessori letters (blue color for vowels, red color for consonants) ● Complimentary Picture Match game: find all picture or letter pairs Your child may start with only one letter. Increase the the number of extra random letters (1 to 5) to challenge your child. Your next goal could be to work with the original AbcTiger app which lets kids build and write whole words.

About

Learn to Spell & Write

Features
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Fun & Interactive Spelling Game for Kids and Families Learn to Spell & Write: NEW is an educational game designed to help children learn to read, write, and improve spelling skills in a fun and interactive way. Perfect for the whole family, this game turns learning into an exciting adventure! With colorful visuals, friendly voice guidance, and engaging word collections, kids can build vocabulary in English and Spanish while having tons of fun. Learn Through Play Children improve their language skills by dragging big, colorful letters into the correct slots to complete each word. Every correct word earns coins, which unlock new word collections β€” keeping kids motivated and excited to continue learning. When a letter is selected, a pleasant voice pronounces it clearly, helping children learn correct pronunciation and letter recognition naturally. Designed for All Ages Choose from different difficulty levels based on your child’s age or learning stage: - Easy Mode – Guided spelling support to help children read and write step-by-step - Medium & Hard Modes – Greater challenges for improving spelling confidence - Optional clues to support learning Whether your child is just starting to recognize letters or already practicing spelling, the game adapts to their needs. What Kids Will Learn - Alphabet recognition - Letter pronunciation - Word spelling - Vocabulary building - Word-to-image association - Hand-eye coordination through drag-and-drop interaction Learning has never been this fun! Explore 9 exciting categories: Animals, Holidays, Food, Tools, Instruments, Christmas, Clothes, Home, Vehicles With over 650 words in each language, kids will always discover something new. Features: - English & Spanish support - 3 Difficulty Levels - Optional spelling clues - Clear voice pronunciation for every letter - Colorful and kid-friendly design - Works perfectly on smartphones and tablets Subscription details: - This app may offer monthly or yearly subscriptions - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically reviews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Setting after purchase - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - You can cancel your subscription at any time, but please note that you will not get a refund for any remaining period of a subscription - This app requires monthly or yearly subscriptions then you are able to access all features Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qe2QFwXHyq2wsNABA48UkBy37_42ERv_MZVArOW6vi0/edit?usp=sharing Help and Support: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bn1d1aDT7Ci7kvAYyVUzSwWwGkcht_owOzh37f_KE28/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

AbcTiger Phonics4 screens
Learn to Spell & Write4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Learn to Spell & Write at Free against AbcTiger Phonics's $1.99. AbcTiger Phonics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Learn to Spell & Write is free to download; AbcTiger Phonics costs $1.99 up front. Learn to Spell & Write sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AbcTiger Phonics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AbcTiger Phonics ships an update every 4 months, Learn to Spell & Write every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
AbcTiger Phonics versus Learn to Spell & Write: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbcTiger PhonicsLearn to Spell & Write
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWolfgang Ristduytu tran

In-app purchases

None

AbcTiger Phonics

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Learn to Spell & Write

Subscriptions2
  • Premium 1 month$2.991 Month
  • Premium 1 year$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is AbcTiger Phonics free?
AbcTiger Phonics costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn to Spell & Write free?
Learn to Spell & Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AbcTiger Phonics or Learn to Spell & Write have ads?
Neither AbcTiger Phonics nor Learn to Spell & Write shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AbcTiger Phonics or Learn to Spell & Write?
AbcTiger Phonics ships an update every 4 months, and Learn to Spell & Write every 2 months. Most recently, AbcTiger Phonics was updated on November 1, 2026 and Learn to Spell & Write on October 14, 2026.

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