# LetterSchool vs Learn ABC

The clearest difference is rating: LetterSchool at 4.5 against Learn ABC's 4.0. LetterSchool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Learn ABC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LetterSchool holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterSchool has 17K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of LetterSchool's written reviews are positive against 33% of Learn ABC's.

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, Learn ABC every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LetterSchool | Learn ABC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-abc-calligraphy-123/id1176046850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **54.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | [Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133082101) | [Alejandro Melero Zaballos](https://appshunter.io/developer/665859435) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 spelling games. It offers progress tracking and engaging animations to make learning fun and effective for toddlers and preschoolers.

**Highlights:** Block and cursive letter tracing, Uppercase and lowercase letters, Number tracing (1-10), Geometric shape tracing, Word spelling and phonics, Progress tracking for multiple players, Interactive animations and sound effects

**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


### Learn ABC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-abc-calligraphy-123/id1176046850)

Practice handwriting and calligraphy while learning alphabet letters through engaging games and coloring activities. This app uses a Montessori-inspired method to help users of all ages master letter formation and expand vocabulary.

**Highlights:** Handwriting and calligraphy practice, Alphabet letter learning, Connect the dots exercises, Vocabulary building through coloring, Montessori learning method, Capital and lowercase letter practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| REMOVE ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Forever plan | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LetterSchool free?

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

### Is Learn ABC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LetterSchool or Learn ABC?

LetterSchool is rated higher. LetterSchool averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Learn ABC averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LetterSchool or Learn ABC have ads?

Learn ABC shows ads; LetterSchool does not.

### Which is updated more often, LetterSchool or Learn ABC?

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, and Learn ABC every 13 months. Most recently, LetterSchool was updated on October 30, 2026 and Learn ABC on October 24, 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.*