Comparison

ABCs Writer vs MiniLingo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ABCs Writer

This app allows users to draw freely or trace letters of the alphabet. Saved artwork can be kept for later viewing. It's designed for creative expression and early letter learning.

Highlights
  • Finger drawing
  • Alphabet tracing
  • Save artwork
  • Freehand drawing
  • Creative expression
Features
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Help your child learn to write their letters the way teachers show them: one stroke at a time, starting in the right place and moving in the right direction. ABCs Writer guides every capital and little letter, number, cursive letter and even your child's own name. A pulsing green dot shows where to start, arrows show which way to go, and the path fills in as they trace. Start in the wrong spot or wander off, and that try gently fades away so they can have another go. STROKE BY STROKE • Guided tracing for A–Z, a–z, 0–9 and cursive a–z • Tap play to watch a pencil write each letter first • Three levels, from wide beginner lanes to tricky • Trace your child's name and favorite words STARS, SOUNDS AND SMILES • Up to three stars for every letter, with confetti and a cheer • "A is for apple" pictures for every letter and number • Letters and praise spoken out loud for kids who aren't reading yet MADE FOR APPLE PENCIL • Lines get thicker as you press harder • Kids can rest their hand on the screen while they write • Double-tap or squeeze the Pencil to switch tools • Works just as well with a finger, on iPad and iPhone MORE TO MAKE • Draw over any letter with crayons and magic brushes • A doodle pad on handwriting paper • Tap-to-fill coloring pages • Save favorites to Photos FREE, WITH AN OPTIONAL UPGRADE Capital letters, drawing on every letter and number, the doodle pad and three coloring pages are free. A one-time ABCs Writer Plus purchase adds guided tracing for little letters, numbers and cursive, name and word tracing, magic brushes and more coloring pages. Plus is shared with your family, with no subscription. SAFE FOR KIDS No ads, no tracking, no accounts and no data collected. Purchases, settings and links sit behind a grown-ups check.

About

MiniLingo

This playful app helps young children learn the alphabet in Spanish, English, and Finnish. It features interactive letter exploration, engaging mini-games, and progress tracking with a fun snail companion. Designed for early learners, it offers a simple, visual, and motivating educational experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive letter cards
  • Word and image discovery
  • "Find the letter" mini-game
  • Progress tracking with points and badges
  • Child profile with snail companion
  • Multi-language support
Features
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MiniLingo is a playful alphabet app for children learning in Spanish, English, and Finnish. Kids can: Explore letters with colorful cards and friendly visuals Tap each letter to discover words and images Play a “find the letter” mini-game Track progress with points, badges, and milestones Use a child profile with a fun snail companion Designed for early learners, MiniLingo keeps the experience simple, visual, and motivating. Privacy: MiniLingo does not require account creation. Player name and progress are stored locally on the device.

Screenshots

ABCs Writer4 screens
MiniLingo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MiniLingo at 5.0 against ABCs Writer's 4.3. MiniLingo also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 22 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). ABCs Writer's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MiniLingo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABCs Writer has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABCs Writer ships an update every 22 months, MiniLingo every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ABCs Writer versus MiniLingo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABCs WriterMiniLingo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDawson TothSonia Maria Zavaleta Toukkari

In-app purchases

None

ABCs Writer

No in-app purchases

None

MiniLingo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ABCs Writer free?
ABCs Writer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MiniLingo free?
MiniLingo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ABCs Writer or MiniLingo?
MiniLingo is rated higher. ABCs Writer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while MiniLingo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ABCs Writer or MiniLingo have ads?
Neither ABCs Writer nor MiniLingo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ABCs Writer or MiniLingo?
ABCs Writer ships an update every 22 months, and MiniLingo every 8 days. Most recently, ABCs Writer was updated on October 23, 2026 and MiniLingo on October 25, 2026.

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