# LetterSchool vs Endless Alphabet

The clearest difference is price: LetterSchool at Free against Endless Alphabet's $8.99. LetterSchool also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (17K vs 1.4K). Endless Alphabet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (89% vs 55%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

LetterSchool is free to download; Endless Alphabet costs $8.99 up front. LetterSchool sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Endless Alphabet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Endless Alphabet holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterSchool has 17K ratings behind it against 1.4K, 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 89% of Endless Alphabet's.

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, Endless Alphabet every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LetterSchool | Endless Alphabet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-alphabet/id591626572/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **88.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#15** |
| Size | 158 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133082101) | [Originator Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/693294917) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Access Pass | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Access Pass | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Access Pass | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access Pass | $59.99 | 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


### Endless Alphabet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-alphabet/id591626572)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Education, #182 Top Paid (US App Store)

This interactive app helps children learn the alphabet and build vocabulary through engaging puzzles and animations. Adorable monsters guide kids through learning new words, making the educational process fun and stress-free.

**Highlights:** Interactive alphabet learning, Vocabulary building with animated definitions, Puzzle games with talking letters, No high scores, failures, or limits, Designed for self-paced learning, 100 words to learn

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Helps with letter recognition and spelling
- 🤩 Cute and creative animations
- 💡 Teaches letter sounds and word meanings
- 👍 Great for toddlers and preschoolers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 💡 Needs more word variety and difficulty levels
- 💡 Lacks lowercase letter option
- 💡 American accent/spelling may confuse non-US users
- 🔍 Home button placement can be problematic for young users

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices after initial load
- Home button placement causes unintended exits
- Inconsistent letter sounds in certain words

**Requested features**

- Add more words, especially common sight words
- Include lowercase letter option
- Provide UK English accent and spelling
- Implement difficulty settings or modes
- Add more interactive elements to the post-solve animations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LetterSchool free?

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

### Is Endless Alphabet free?

Endless Alphabet costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LetterSchool or Endless Alphabet?

Endless Alphabet is rated higher. LetterSchool averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Endless Alphabet averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do LetterSchool or Endless Alphabet have ads?

Neither LetterSchool nor Endless Alphabet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LetterSchool or Endless Alphabet?

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, and Endless Alphabet every 5 months. Most recently, LetterSchool was updated on November 8, 2026 and Endless Alphabet on November 6, 2026.

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