# LetterSchool vs Bedtime Math

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bedtime Math at none against LetterSchool's 10. Bedtime Math also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). LetterSchool's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 65) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LetterSchool sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bedtime Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

LetterSchool holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterSchool has 17K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of LetterSchool's written reviews are positive against 85% of Bedtime Math's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, Bedtime Math every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LetterSchool | Bedtime Math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676/reviews)** | [4.2 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedtime-math/id637910701/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 158 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133082101) | [BEDTIME MATH FOUNDATION INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/637910704) |

## 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


### Bedtime Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedtime-math/id637910701)

This app makes math engaging for parents and children aged 3-9. Through interactive stories and discussions, it helps kids understand math concepts and improve their skills. It offers daily problems and a library of over 1,000 math challenges at various difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Parent-child math activities, Story-based math problems, Multiple difficulty levels, Over 1,000 math problems, Skill and topic search, Daily math challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging content
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for family bonding
- 🧠 Educational and improves math skills
- 💡 Creative and interesting problems
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Voiceover accessibility missing
- 🐛 Sound effects missing
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Difficult to understand language in problems
- 🐛 Wording of math problems can be confusing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Voiceover accessibility removed
- Sound effects missing
- Cannot enter correct answers
- Problems are difficult to understand

**Requested features**

- Bring back voiceover accessibility
- Add fun appearing elements and sound effects
- Add an alert notification feature for bedtime
- Add a way to show which days have been read/completed
- Make math harder, especially 'Big kid' level


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LetterSchool free?

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

### Is Bedtime Math free?

Bedtime Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LetterSchool or Bedtime Math?

LetterSchool is rated higher. LetterSchool averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Bedtime Math averages 4.2 from 65 ratings.

### Do LetterSchool or Bedtime Math have ads?

Neither LetterSchool nor Bedtime Math shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LetterSchool or Bedtime Math?

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, and Bedtime Math every 4 months. Most recently, LetterSchool was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bedtime Math on November 1, 2026.

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