# Elmo Calls vs Children's Learning Place

The clearest difference is price: Children's Learning Place at Free against Elmo Calls's $1.99. Children's Learning Place also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Elmo Calls's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (956 vs 10). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Children's Learning Place is free to download; Elmo Calls costs $1.99 up front. Elmo Calls sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Children's Learning Place asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elmo Calls holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elmo Calls has 956 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Elmo Calls ships an update every 7 months, Children's Learning Place every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elmo Calls | Children's Learning Place |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (956 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elmo-calls/id467703220/reviews)** | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/childrens-learning-place/id1566777224/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **956** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 171 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sesame Workshop (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/339077104) | [Raz Wasserstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/668555489) |

## What reviewers say

### Elmo Calls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elmo-calls/id467703220)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Engage in interactive video and audio calls with a beloved Sesame Street character. This app encourages imaginative play, teaches healthy habits, and fosters self-confidence through fun conversations and scheduled calls.

**Highlights:** Receive audio and video calls from Elmo, Send and receive voicemails from Elmo, Live video of user during calls, Schedule calls for various situations, Learn about healthy habits and letters, Engage in imaginative play with Elmo

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Playdate With Elmo" Pack | Free | one-time |
| "Feelings" Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| "ABCs" pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Special Visits" Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Firsts and Celebrations" Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Elmo is Proud of You!" Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Laugh With Elmo!" Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Happy Habits" Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| "You Can Do It!" Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Sing With Elmo!" Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| "All Calls" Pack | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Great for kids
- 🤩 Elmo calls are entertaining
- 😊 Brings joy and laughter

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Weak parental controls
- 📵 Scheduled calls don't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Video calls don't work
- Purchased content not restoring
- Scheduled calls not triggering

**Requested features**

- More character call options (Big Bird, Cookie Monster, etc.)
- Ability to record video calls
- Improved UI for young users
- Scheduled calls that actually ring the device


### Children's Learning Place

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/childrens-learning-place/id1566777224)

This app allows teachers and children to document and share photos, messages, videos, and files to chronicle academy attendance. It offers secure, easy-to-use access from various devices with 24/7 support.

**Highlights:** Document and share photos, messages, videos, and files, Chronicle academy attendance stories, Access from computer, smartphone, or tablet, Private and secure communication, Easy to use and saves time, Organize educational materials, 24/7 support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elmo Calls free?

Elmo Calls costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Children's Learning Place free?

Children's Learning Place is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Elmo Calls or Children's Learning Place?

Elmo Calls is rated higher. Elmo Calls averages 4.3 out of 5 from 956 ratings, while Children's Learning Place averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Elmo Calls or Children's Learning Place have ads?

Neither Elmo Calls nor Children's Learning Place shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elmo Calls or Children's Learning Place?

Elmo Calls ships an update every 7 months, and Children's Learning Place every 3 weeks. Most recently, Elmo Calls was updated on October 30, 2026 and Children's Learning Place on October 2, 2026.

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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.*