# I Can Count vs LetterSchool

The clearest difference is rating: LetterSchool at 4.5 against I Can Count's 3.7. LetterSchool also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (17K vs 3). I Can Count's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LetterSchool sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. I Can Count asks for nothing beyond the download.

LetterSchool holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterSchool has 17K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of I Can Count's written reviews are positive against 54% of LetterSchool's.

I Can Count ships an update every 14 months, LetterSchool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | I Can Count | LetterSchool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-can-count/id436003049/reviews) | **[4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **54.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NPC Unlimited](https://appshunter.io/developer/301351082) | [Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133082101) |

## What reviewers say

### I Can Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-can-count/id436003049)

This app uses colorful animals and a friendly voice to help young children (ages 2-5) learn to count. It offers a relaxed, encouraging environment without timers or tracking, making it a fun supplementary tool for early math skills.

**Highlights:** Counting practice for ages 2-5, Colorful animal characters, Encouraging voice guidance, No timers or tracking, Supplementary learning tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### LetterSchool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676)

This app helps young children learn to write letters, numbers, and shapes through interactive tracing and engaging animations. It offers progress tracking and is designed by educational professionals to be safe and fun for toddlers and preschoolers.

**Highlights:** Block and cursive letter tracing, Uppercase and lowercase letters, Numbers 1-10 tracing, Geometric shape tracing, Progress tracking for multiple players, Interactive animations and sound effects, CVC, CVCC, and long sound word practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| LetterSchool - Monthly Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Access Pass | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| LetterSchool - Monthly Pass | $14.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Access Pass | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Access Pass | $44.99 | per year |
| LetterSchool - Annual Pass | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access Pass | $59.99 | per year |
| LetterSchool - Annual Pass | $74.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Shapes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Block Alphabet | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Cursive Alphabet | $6.99 | one-time |
| All-in-one Package | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and interactive
- 🚀 Helps improve handwriting
- 💡 Supports multiple writing styles (print, cursive, d'nealian)
- 👍 Motivating with rewards and animations
- 👍 Useful for children with learning challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription issues (app reverts to lite version, need to restore purchases)
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes (especially with Dari letters)
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited free version
- 🔍 Inconsistent letter formation (not aligned with school standards)

**Reported bugs**

- Dari letter (پ) keeps glitching
- Subscription issues (app reverts to lite version, need to restore purchases)
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more languages (Russian, Serbian, Thai, Korean, Hebrew, Hindi, etc.)
- Allow creating custom words/names to practice
- Improve letter sound pronunciations
- Add more visual options (fonts, themes, etc.)
- Integrate with International Phonetic Alphabet


## Frequently asked questions

### Is I Can Count free?

I Can Count is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LetterSchool free?

LetterSchool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, I Can Count or LetterSchool?

LetterSchool is rated higher. I Can Count averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while LetterSchool averages 4.5 from 17K ratings.

### Do I Can Count or LetterSchool have ads?

Neither I Can Count nor LetterSchool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, I Can Count or LetterSchool?

I Can Count ships an update every 14 months, and LetterSchool every 2 months. Most recently, I Can Count was updated on October 6, 2026 and LetterSchool on October 23, 2026.

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