Comparison

My First ABC's Learn & Play vs firstSounds

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

Head to head
About

My First ABC's Learn & Play

This app helps young children learn the alphabet through interactive games, tracing activities, and creative tools. It provides a safe and engaging environment for independent learning of letters and early typing skills.

Highlights
  • Letter recognition with two alphabet sets
  • Uppercase and lowercase letter tracing
  • Learning games
  • Sketchbook for drawing
  • Type your name feature
Features
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“My First ABC” is a fantastic app for your children to learn, trace, and play with their first letters. It is designed to foster your child to learn the alphabet in an enjoyable and rewarding environment. Every kid will love to play these amazing games, draw on the sketchbook, and even type their own name for the first time. The app comes with four separate components: 1) Letter recognition with 2 set of alphabets (new) 2) Tracing for uppercase and lowercase letters 3) Games to facilitate your child’s learning progress 4) Toolbox, containing a Sketchbook and Type Your Name section The app is designed to let your child play and learn for extended periods of time without parent supervision or guidance. The design allows your child to learn at her or her own pace and play games in any order they wish. We encourage you to email us feedback at (insert email address) and will incorporate these suggestions in the next quarterly update. Visit our website at http://www.amazingelearning.com for a full expansion on the learning products we offer. Hope your child has tons of fun learning their ABCs!

About

firstSounds

Introduce your baby to the sounds of 8 languages and world music with this audio-only app. Designed by experts, it uses native speakers and acoustic instruments to support cognitive growth, creativity, and social skills in just 15 minutes a day.

Highlights
  • Audio-only language learning
  • 8 languages available
  • World music and lullabies
  • Native speaker "motherese"
  • Authentic acoustic instruments
  • Downloadable translation guide
  • Expert-designed and research-backed
Features
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World Languages & Music for Babies Give Your Baby the Gift of Languages & Music firstSounds is an audio-only language learning app that makes it simple and enjoyable to introduce your baby to the sounds of 8 languages and soothing world music. With just 15 minutes a day, you can help support your baby’s cognitive growth, creativity, and social skills—laying the foundation for lifelong learning. Designed for Your Little One Research shows that early exposure to the sounds of multiple languages can enhance language acquisition later in life. Drawing on these insights, firstSounds was created by linguistic and music experts to make early language learning engaging and accessible. Native Speakers Using “Motherese” — Spoken words are introduced in natural, melodic tones that babies naturally respond to. Traditional Acoustic Instruments — Lullabies and melodies are played on authentic acoustic instruments unique to each culture. Why Parents Love the firstSounds App: • Instant access to 8 languages — Spanish, French, English, German, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Hebrew, and Japanese. • Bonus world lullabies — Relaxing music for soothing routines and bonding. • Downloadable Translation Guide — Includes translations and tips for engaging your baby. • Play anytime, anywhere — Hands-free learning at home or on the go. • Expert-Designed & Research-Backed — Built on studies in early language learning and music cognition. • Trusted by 1 million+ families — A proven approach for more than 30 years. The Power of Early Language Exposure: • Supports brain development by enhancing listening skills. • Engages babies with diverse rhythms and melodies. • Lays the foundation for future language learning. Join thousands of families who trust firstSounds to nurture their baby’s natural ability to learn and connect. Download firstSounds now and start your baby’s language journey today! If you subscribe via iTunes: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and you will be notified of the renewal cost. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Subscription Plans: 1-Year Plan: $14.95 per year, providing instant access to all music in the app. - Unlimited access to all sounds in the app - Enjoy lullabies and language sounds to support your child’s growth - Fun, interactive learning experiences for kids - Early language development through engaging activities For more information, please visit: Terms of Use: https://firstsounds.com/api/terms_and_condition Privacy Policy: https://firstsounds.com/api/privacy/policy

Screenshots

My First ABC's Learn & Play4 screens
firstSounds3 screens

Verdict

The call

My First ABC's Learn & Play and firstSounds both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of firstSounds's written reviews are positive against 33% of My First ABC's Learn & Play's. firstSounds also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (daily vs every 9 months). My First ABC's Learn & Play's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On rating, ratings volume, 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

firstSounds is free to download; My First ABC's Learn & Play costs $1.99 up front. My First ABC's Learn & Play sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and firstSounds sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.95 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for My First ABC's Learn & Play against 5.0 for firstSounds. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of My First ABC's Learn & Play's written reviews are positive against 100% of firstSounds's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My First ABC's Learn & Play ships an update every 9 months, firstSounds daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
My First ABC's Learn & Play versus firstSounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy First ABC's Learn & PlayfirstSounds
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdante chuElizabeth Huddleston

Customer experience

My First ABC's Learn & Play

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative46.7%

firstSounds

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

My First ABC's Learn & Play

One-time2
  • Pop the Balloon$0.99
  • Fishing$0.99
1 purchases

firstSounds

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Plan$14.951 Year

Questions

Is My First ABC's Learn & Play free?
My First ABC's Learn & Play costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is firstSounds free?
firstSounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My First ABC's Learn & Play or firstSounds?
My First ABC's Learn & Play and firstSounds are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do My First ABC's Learn & Play or firstSounds have ads?
Neither My First ABC's Learn & Play nor firstSounds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My First ABC's Learn & Play or firstSounds?
My First ABC's Learn & Play ships an update every 9 months, and firstSounds daily. Most recently, My First ABC's Learn & Play was updated on October 21, 2026 and firstSounds on October 22, 2026.

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