Comparison

Tabletop First Words vs Video Touch

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

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About

Tabletop First Words

Features
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Has your child mastered the alphabet? Is he or she ready to start reading words? Like a super fun interactive tabletop, with cards, buttons and letter tiles, Tabletop First Words transforms your iPad into an exciting learning tool. First Words presents collections of words and pictures of common objects that are familiar to children. A picture appears on the tabletop surface with a set of scrambled letter tiles. The child's task is to spell the word letter-by-letter by moving tiles into the correct position. The word is pronounced and each letter is pronounced as your child touches the letter tile. Play First Words together while you’re waiting in line at the grocery store, sitting in the waiting room at the dentist, or traveling by train or bus. It’s a fun and convenient way to entertain your preschooler while reinforcing reading readiness skills. Features: * Simulated wood playing surface and interactive letter tiles. * Sound effects and speech * A scoreboard indicates progress * On/Off options for select features Tabletop First Words presents words in five categories. Select a category by simply tapping the icon on the right side of the screen. The categories are: * Common 3-Letter Words * Numbers * Colors * Clothing * School Related Letter tiles appear in a scrambled order below a picture from the selected category. The word associated with the picture is pronounced and each letter is also pronounced as the child touches the letter tile. The child's task is to slide the letter tiles into the correct position to spell the word. Correct letters stick in position. Incorrect letters bounce back to their starting position. Photographic images are used to illustrate each word and enhance the excitement of the learning activites.

About

Video Touch

Explore the wonders of nature with 53 captivating video clips designed to entertain and educate young children. Each scene offers four unique short videos, providing endless discovery and learning opportunities.

Highlights
  • 53 nature video clips
  • 4 clips per scene
  • Voice over in 21 languages
  • Works with other Video Touch apps
  • Short, engaging clips
Features
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53 Amazing Nature Videos for Kids! Entertain and educate your little one with Video Touch – Nature! With 53 stunning videos, this app takes your child on an exciting journey through the wonders of nature. Choose a waterfall, lightning, a volcano and more – and enjoy delightful 10–20 second clips. Watch rushing waterfalls, geysers shooting into the sky, gentle rain over lush landscapes, or glowing lava erupting from a volcano! Each nature scene includes 4 different videos, so every tap brings a new surprise! Key Features: • Voice over in 21 languages (see below) • 53 breathtaking nature videos – perfect for curious young minds • 4 different clips per item – fresh fun with every tap • Works seamlessly with other Video Touch apps for even more learning adventures Download now and let your child discover, learn, and have fun with every tap! Supported Languages: English, English (UK), English (AUS), Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Korean, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Czech, Hebrew and Hindi.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Video Touch at every 3 weeks against Tabletop First Words's every 32 months. Video Touch also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). Tabletop First Words's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Tabletop First Words costs $0.99 and Video Touch $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabletop First Words ships an update every 32 months, Video Touch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tabletop First Words versus Video Touch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabletop First WordsVideo Touch
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB388 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVentura Educational SystemsSoundTouch Interactive

In-app purchases

None

Tabletop First Words

No in-app purchases

None

Video Touch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabletop First Words free?
Tabletop First Words costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Touch free?
Video Touch costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tabletop First Words or Video Touch have ads?
Neither Tabletop First Words nor Video Touch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabletop First Words or Video Touch?
Tabletop First Words ships an update every 32 months, and Video Touch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tabletop First Words was updated on October 5, 2026 and Video Touch on October 12, 2026.

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