# My first puzzles vs ABA

The clearest difference is rating: ABA at 4.2 against My first puzzles's 1.0. ABA also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 1) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). My first puzzles's advantage is update cadence (every 14 months vs every 72 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

My first puzzles costs $1.99 and ABA $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ABA holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABA has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of My first puzzles's written reviews are positive against 67% of ABA's.

My first puzzles ships an update every 14 months, ABA every 72 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My first puzzles | ABA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-first-puzzles-toys/id382003273/reviews) | **[4.2 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aba-problem-solving-what-does-not-belong/id450990906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 14 months** | Every 72 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 148 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandre Minard](https://appshunter.io/developer/285597460) | [Innovative Mobile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/420345423) |

## What reviewers say

### My first puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-first-puzzles-toys/id382003273)

This educational game offers 12 interactive puzzles designed for children aged 2-6. It helps develop motor skills through engaging gameplay, sound effects, and vibrant graphics. Shake the device to replay or reset puzzles.

**Highlights:** 12 different puzzles, Sound effects, Beautiful graphics, Motor skill development, Shake to replay/reset, Part of 'Learning is fun' collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ABA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aba-problem-solving-what-does-not-belong/id450990906)

This app helps young children develop problem-solving skills by identifying the item that doesn't belong in a group of four. It uses real photographs and customizable content to teach concepts like colors, shapes, and characteristics in an engaging, multi-sensory way.

**Highlights:** Identify the item that doesn't belong, Teaches colors, shapes, and characteristics, Add custom voice and items, Uses real photographs, Dynamic difficulty adjustment, Multi-sensory learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for special needs students
- 💡 Highly customizable options
- 🧠 Good for critical thinking
- 🧩 Useful for problem-solving
- 🗣️ Helps with vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App stalls after updates
- 🐛 Crashes on concept level
- 🐛 Voiceover mispronunciation
- 🐛 Inappropriate image (marijuana leaf)
- 🐛 Visuals are horrible/ugly

**Reported bugs**

- Won't let me out of touch and learn segment
- Stalls after 3 or 4 pages
- Crashes on the concept level
- Voiceover mispronounces 'belong'
- One of the shapes is a marijuana leaf

**Requested features**

- Add accuracy percentage counter for documentation
- Add data collection system
- Create something with more vivid colors
- Make it much harder
- Make it more interesting to a toddler


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My first puzzles free?

My first puzzles costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ABA free?

ABA costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My first puzzles or ABA?

ABA is rated higher. My first puzzles averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ABA averages 4.2 from 32 ratings.

### Do My first puzzles or ABA have ads?

Neither My first puzzles nor ABA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My first puzzles or ABA?

My first puzzles ships an update every 14 months, and ABA every 72 months. Most recently, My first puzzles was updated on November 1, 2026 and ABA on October 30, 2026.

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