Comparison

Interactive Alphabet ABC's vs Eli Kids

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

Head to head
About

Interactive Alphabet ABC's

This app offers a comprehensive alphabet learning experience for young children. It features interactive letter toys, singing robots, tracing activities, and typing games to develop foundational reading skills. Parents can also customize content with personal photos and words.

Highlights
  • Interactive letter toys
  • Alphabet song with animated robots
  • Letter and word tracing
  • Keyboard typing practice
  • Customizable photos and words
  • Phonic sounds
  • Left-handed tracing support
Features
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Positively, the BEST Alphabet experience from crib to kindergarten! Baby - A guided A to Z touchable tour (ages 1+) Explore - discover hands-on interactive letter toys (ages 2+) Sing - Sing along with letterbots! (ages ALL) Type - Match letter keys to type a word (ages 2+) Trace - Easy letter and word drawing (ages 2+) Customize - Add familiar pictures/words Features: * Baby Mode auto advances through interactive letter toys * Explore Mode lets kids discover interactive letter toys at their own pace. * Sing Mode lets you sing the alphabet song along with 26 dancing robots. * Trace Mode includes letters, words, custom words, alternate tracing strokes, and left-handed support. Earn Stickers and Stars to help see what is being traced the most or the least. * Type Mode teaches little ones where to find letters on the keyboard while typing words. * Add your own photos and words to the app, and they will appear in all modes except song mode. * Choose lowercase, uppercase, or mixed case. * Phonic Sounds. * Choose a British or American accent. * Fun and upbeat Original Music - keeps you dancing, not wincing. (parent friendly!) * Sing along to the Alphabet/ABC song! * Develops reading foundational skills. * Great for Educators and Therapists to help with language and pre-reading. * Aligned to Kindergarten Reading Foundational Skills in Common Core State Standards. * Universal app for iPad/iPhone/iPod. * Safe: No in-app purchases. * Safe: No ads. * Safe: No social media. ******************************* Awards and More! Winner of 2010 Best Kids App for iPad at iLounge! Featured in the App 2010 Rewind in the Tech for Tots Category! Selected as on the of 10 best iPhone apps for pre-readers at babble.com! Selected in top 8 apps for kids (2010) by macstories.net Featured 4-star (highest rating) app on kidseducationalapps.com Featured as New and Noteworthy by Apple! Featured as a select app in 2010 by Apple! Reviews from the press: “To say that we were impressed by Interactive Alphabet – ABC Flash Cards would be an understatement – it is truly one of the very best iPad applications yet developed, and a fantastic value for the price. The colorful art, charming music, wonderful activities, and attention to detail make this a ‘go-to’ title for teaching kids the alphabet, as well as real world uses of letters. That it works with the iPad as well as the iPhone and iPod touch is just icing on the cake.” - iLounge "The thing I like about this entire app for toddlers is the way it was so well thought out for kids. It isn’t just a bunch of letters, it’s a full interaction that helps them learn on a few different levels." - tcgeeks.com "…a lovely way to experience the alphabet, that kids will want to play it over and over. " . . "We legitimately couldn’t find anything not to like about this app." . . "The Bottom Line: A top pick for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers." - bestkidsapps.com "Interactive Alphabet is guaranteed fun time with your young ones." - funeducationalapps.com

About

Eli Kids

Features
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Learning numbers becomes a playful adventure with Eli Kids: Numbers. Designed for young learners, the app combines colorful activities with simple controls to help children recognize, trace, count and match numbers at their own pace. Kids can: - Discover numbers from 1 to 9 - Trace each number by following clear dotted paths - Count familiar animals and objects - Match numbers with the correct quantity - Complete simple number sequences - Choose the right number after counting Each activity supports early number recognition, one-to-one counting, visual matching, fine-motor practice and confidence. Bright characters, clear feedback and short play sessions make it easy for preschool children to learn through exploration. Eli Kids: Numbers offers a cheerful, child-friendly learning experience for preschool and kindergarten preparation.

Screenshots

Interactive Alphabet ABC's4 screens
Eli Kids4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Eli Kids at Free against Interactive Alphabet ABC's's $2.99. Eli Kids also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Interactive Alphabet ABC's's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Eli Kids is free to download; Interactive Alphabet ABC's costs $2.99 up front. Eli Kids sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Interactive Alphabet ABC's asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interactive Alphabet ABC's ships an update every 6 weeks, Eli Kids every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Interactive Alphabet ABC's versus Eli Kids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInteractive Alphabet ABC'sEli Kids
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (62 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings62 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB248 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiikea St. LLCELIGRAPHICS JSC

Bugs and requests

Interactive Alphabet ABC's

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to exit the 'O' for Olives page
  • Sound stops working after app updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to turn off background music
  • Improve navigation with a 'home' button
  • Incorporate more common words for each letter
  • Provide a version with UK/regional English pronunciation

Eli Kids

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Interactive Alphabet ABC's

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Eli Kids

One-time1
  • Eli Kids Numbers - No Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Interactive Alphabet ABC's free?
Interactive Alphabet ABC's costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eli Kids free?
Eli Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interactive Alphabet ABC's or Eli Kids have ads?
Neither Interactive Alphabet ABC's nor Eli Kids shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interactive Alphabet ABC's or Eli Kids?
Interactive Alphabet ABC's ships an update every 6 weeks, and Eli Kids every 3 weeks. Most recently, Interactive Alphabet ABC's was updated on November 1, 2026 and Eli Kids on October 31, 2026.

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