# LetterSchool vs Bugs and Bubbles

The clearest difference is price: LetterSchool at Free against Bugs and Bubbles's $0.99. LetterSchool also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 17) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Bugs and Bubbles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (66% vs 54%). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

LetterSchool is free to download; Bugs and Bubbles costs $0.99 up front. LetterSchool sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bugs and Bubbles asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for LetterSchool against 4.5 for Bugs and Bubbles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterSchool has 17K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of LetterSchool's written reviews are positive against 66% of Bugs and Bubbles's.

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, Bugs and Bubbles every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LetterSchool | Bugs and Bubbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676/reviews) | [4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugs-and-bubbles/id500195730/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | **66.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 158 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133082101) | [Little Bit Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064989969) |

## 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 engaging animations. It offers progress tracking and is designed by educational professionals to be safe and fun for toddlers and preschoolers.

**Highlights:** Block and cursive letter tracing, Uppercase and lowercase letters, Numbers 1-10 tracing, Geometric shape tracing, Progress tracking for multiple players, Interactive animations and sound effects, CVC, CVCC, and long sound word practice

**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


### Bugs and Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugs-and-bubbles/id500195730)

Engaging educational games for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Features 18 interactive activities to build essential early learning skills like colors, counting, and letters. Offers a delightful and visually stimulating learning experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** 18 learning activities, Develops early learning skills, Teaches colors, counting, letters, Pinch, pop, swipe, tap interactions, Visual instructions, Self-leveling games, 36 achievements

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Engaging and educational games
- 👍 Visually appealing graphics
- 🎨 Variety of activities
- 💫 Helps with cognitive development
- 🧠 Suitable for wide age range

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Lack of music volume control
- 🔒 Difficulty exiting the app
- 🤔 Some games too challenging for younger kids

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Multiple user profiles to track progress
- Ability to skip or reset levels
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LetterSchool free?

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

### Is Bugs and Bubbles free?

Bugs and Bubbles costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LetterSchool or Bugs and Bubbles?

LetterSchool and Bugs and Bubbles are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 17K and 17 ratings respectively.

### Do LetterSchool or Bugs and Bubbles have ads?

Neither LetterSchool nor Bugs and Bubbles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LetterSchool or Bugs and Bubbles?

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, and Bugs and Bubbles every 6 months. Most recently, LetterSchool was updated on October 18, 2026 and Bugs and Bubbles on October 17, 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.*