# Dora ABCs Vol 3 vs Starfall Pumpkin

Dora ABCs Vol 3 and Starfall Pumpkin both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Starfall Pumpkin's written reviews are positive against 15% of Dora ABCs Vol 3's. Starfall Pumpkin also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Dora ABCs Vol 3's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Dora ABCs Vol 3 costs $1.99 and Starfall Pumpkin $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Dora ABCs Vol 3 against 3.9 for Starfall Pumpkin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of Dora ABCs Vol 3's written reviews are positive against 60% of Starfall Pumpkin's.

Dora ABCs Vol 3 ships an update every 3 months, Starfall Pumpkin every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dora ABCs Vol 3 | Starfall Pumpkin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dora-abcs-vol-3-reading/id465173747/reviews)** | [3.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfall-pumpkin/id569922097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | #190 |
| Size | 95 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viacom International Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304682075) | [Starfall Education Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771099820) |

## What reviewers say

### Dora ABCs Vol 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dora-abcs-vol-3-reading/id465173747)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app helps young children develop early reading and phonics skills. It introduces word ladders, where kids change letters to create new words, and includes fun mini-games with Dora and Boots to reinforce learning.

**Highlights:** Word ladders for letter manipulation, Phonics and letter sound practice, Interactive reading adventure, Three mini-games, Parent reporting, Multiple player profiles

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Educational for kids
- 👍 Fun learning activities
- 👍 Engaging for toddlers
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Keeps children's attention

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Repetitive content
- 🐛 Short gameplay
- 🐛 Not worth the money
- 🐛 Poor quality control

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- Stuck on Nickelodeon screen
- Cannot progress past intro
- Nickelodeon screen hangs
- App crashes repeatedly

**Requested features**

- Bring back Dora’s ABCs Vol 1
- More levels and variety
- Fix compatibility issues
- Update for newer iOS versions


### Starfall Pumpkin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfall-pumpkin/id569922097)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Design unique pumpkin faces and weigh them to discover the lightest and heaviest. Save your creations and award blue ribbons to your favorites. This app is ideal for young learners developing reading and math skills.

**Highlights:** Pumpkin face design, Pumpkin weighing (kg/lbs), Identify lightest/heaviest, Save pumpkin creations, Award blue ribbons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dora ABCs Vol 3 free?

Dora ABCs Vol 3 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Starfall Pumpkin free?

Starfall Pumpkin costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dora ABCs Vol 3 or Starfall Pumpkin?

Dora ABCs Vol 3 is rated higher. Dora ABCs Vol 3 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Starfall Pumpkin averages 3.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do Dora ABCs Vol 3 or Starfall Pumpkin have ads?

Neither Dora ABCs Vol 3 nor Starfall Pumpkin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dora ABCs Vol 3 or Starfall Pumpkin?

Dora ABCs Vol 3 ships an update every 3 months, and Starfall Pumpkin every 11 months. Most recently, Dora ABCs Vol 3 was updated on October 27, 2026 and Starfall Pumpkin on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dora ABCs Vol 3 or Starfall Pumpkin?

Dora ABCs Vol 3 currently peaks at #184 in the App Store charts, and Starfall Pumpkin at #190. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*