# First Phrases vs Abby Monkey

The clearest difference is price: Abby Monkey at Free against First Phrases's $15.99. Abby Monkey also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 15.6). First Phrases's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.1) and device support (3 vs 1). On review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Abby Monkey is free to download; First Phrases costs $15.99 up front. First Phrases sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Abby Monkey asks for nothing beyond the download.

First Phrases holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of First Phrases's written reviews are positive against 100% of Abby Monkey's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Phrases | Abby Monkey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $15.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-phrases/id473894018/reviews)** | [3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abby-monkey-spring-math-math-games-free/id511610294/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 612 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **4.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hamaguchi Learning & Development, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/460288922) | [22LEARN Toddler and Baby Learning Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/436615166) |

## What reviewers say

### First Phrases

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-phrases/id473894018)

This interactive app helps young children learn to combine words into meaningful phrases. It features animated characters performing actions and allows for recording and playback to aid language development. Ideal for speech therapy and early literacy support.

**Highlights:** 72 verb + noun phrase combinations, Animated characters performing actions, Record and playback speech, Group setting for multiple users, Data collection and reporting, Visual support for learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| In-app purchase | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging animations
- 👍 Effective for speech therapy
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 Good for language development
- 👍 Interactive learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🐛 Screen share disconnects
- 💰 In-app purchases for characters
- 💰 Price considered high by some
- 🐛 App crashes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Screen share disconnects during animations
- App crashes frequently
- Settings do not save
- Words do not flip to show phrases after update
- App not working after new iPad purchase (resolved)

**Requested features**

- Store recordings for progress tracking
- Add more phrases
- Allow more student profiles
- Save multiple recordings
- Repeat targeted phrase with icons on all pages


### Abby Monkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abby-monkey-spring-math-math-games-free/id511610294)

This app offers four engaging Easter-themed math games designed to make learning arithmetic fun for young children. It covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with adjustable difficulty levels and enthusiastic feedback.

**Highlights:** Four unique math games, Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division modes, Three difficulty levels, Easter-themed design, Enthusiastic praise for efforts, Memory Match, Catch Me!, Easter Egg Hunt, Spring Bingo

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Phrases free?

First Phrases costs $15.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Abby Monkey free?

Abby Monkey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, First Phrases or Abby Monkey?

First Phrases is rated higher. First Phrases averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Abby Monkey averages 3.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do First Phrases or Abby Monkey have ads?

Neither First Phrases nor Abby Monkey shows ads.

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