# Phone for Play vs Toddler ABC Learning Games

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Toddler ABC Learning Games at none against Phone for Play's 6. Toddler ABC Learning Games also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Phone for Play's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months) and review sentiment (81% vs 71%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phone for Play sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Toddler ABC Learning Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

Toddler ABC Learning Games holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 989 and 573 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Phone for Play's written reviews are positive against 71% of Toddler ABC Learning Games's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Phone for Play ships an update every 2 months, Toddler ABC Learning Games every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phone for Play | Toddler ABC Learning Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (989 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-for-play-creative-fun/id442879358/reviews) | **[4.5 (573 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toddler-abc-learning-games/id1014469035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **989** | 573 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 70.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 135 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [TabTale LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/402016394) | [22LEARN Toddler and Baby Learning Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/436615166) |

## What reviewers say

### Phone for Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-for-play-creative-fun/id442879358)

This app offers a comprehensive collection of over 37 engaging educational games and activities for children. It covers a wide range of learning topics including numbers, letters, colors, shapes, animals, and more, all presented with vibrant graphics and an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** 37+ educational games and activities, Learning for colors, numbers, letters, shapes, Animal recognition and spelling, Drawing and coloring tools, Interactive music and math games, Fun emoji keyboard and SMS chat simulation

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learn & Play Pack + No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Epic Adventures & Fun Pack + No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Festive Pack + No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Creative Play Pack + No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fun Activity Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Phone Deal + No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
- 🤩 Nostalgic for older users
- 🎉 Keeps kids entertained
- 🧠 Educational and learning-focused
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked content requires purchase
- 🙄 Excessive in-app ads and popups
- 🐛 Crashes and technical issues
- 🔊 Annoying audio/sound effects
- 🤦‍♀️ Accidentally exits app too easily

**Reported bugs**

- Locked content not unlocking after purchase
- Ads leading to inappropriate external links
- App freezing or becoming unresponsive
- Inability to adjust volume or mute sounds

**Requested features**

- Add more free content and games
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Add parental controls and app locking
- Introduce new educational mini-games
- Allow customization of audio/visuals


### Toddler ABC Learning Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toddler-abc-learning-games/id1014469035)

This app offers a fun, alien-themed adventure for preschoolers to learn letters, numbers, and shapes through tracing and engaging mini-games. It helps develop fine-motor and memory skills, preparing children for kindergarten.

**Highlights:** Tracing uppercase and lowercase letters, Tracing numbers 1-100, Tracing various shapes, 6 educational mini-games, Learning colors, Developing fine-motor skills, Developing memory skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👶 Excellent for preschoolers and toddlers
- 🎓 Educational content covering letters, numbers, shapes, colors
- 🎨 Colorful, vibrant, and visually appealing design
- 🎮 Fun and engaging interactive games
- 🧠 Helps with letter recognition and writing skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall and premium upgrade requirements
- 🚫 Limited free content (only 2 activities without purchase)
- 🐛 Black screen crashes on startup
- 🐛 Letter tracing not responding or freezing after completion
- 📱 Compatibility issues with certain iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen on app launch
- Letter tracing unresponsive after completion
- App freezing and becoming laggy
- Paid version not recognized after purchase
- iOS compatibility issues despite meeting version requirements

**Requested features**

- More free content or extended trial period
- Better tracing sensitivity for younger children
- Lowercase letter support in free version
- Additional mini-games and activities
- Persistent game state across sessions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phone for Play free?

Phone for Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Toddler ABC Learning Games free?

Toddler ABC Learning Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Phone for Play or Toddler ABC Learning Games?

Toddler ABC Learning Games is rated higher. Phone for Play averages 4.2 out of 5 from 989 ratings, while Toddler ABC Learning Games averages 4.5 from 573 ratings.

### Do Phone for Play or Toddler ABC Learning Games have ads?

Neither Phone for Play nor Toddler ABC Learning Games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phone for Play or Toddler ABC Learning Games?

Phone for Play ships an update every 2 months, and Toddler ABC Learning Games every 18 months. Most recently, Phone for Play was updated on October 26, 2026 and Toddler ABC Learning Games on October 27, 2026.

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