Scan vs Alphabets and More
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scan
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The "lite" version of our large-print, early academic program for beginning to advanced letter users using switch-assisted input. It uses an errorless learning method. Scan-A-Word works on identification, spelling, & word recognition (for reading). Scaffolding (as much help as needed but as little as possible) is embedded so as to help those with significant cognitive challenges. The full version allows you to easily enter lists of spelling words/phrases for the learner to practice and be tested on. WordLists consisting of hundreds of words/sounds/pictures are available from the developer's website at no charge. Scan-A-Word has built-in scanning capabilities, as well as special feedback for blind learners.
Alphabets and More
This educational app offers young learners an interactive platform to master foundational skills like the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, and sight words. It transforms mobile devices into engaging flashcard learning tools for early childhood development.
- Alphabet learning
- Number recognition
- Color identification
- Shape recognition
- Sight word practice
- Interactive flashcards
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Alphabets and More is an educational app that provides young learners with a fun and interactive platform for mastering essential skills such as the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, and sight words. Transform your iPhone into a dynamic learning tool with this engaging flashcard application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Alphabets and More at 3 against Scan's 1. Scan's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Scan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Alphabets and More sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scan ships an update every 6 months, Alphabets and More every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scan | Alphabets and More |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RJ Cooper & Associates, Inc. | Rogelio Amezquita |
In-app purchases
Scan
- Upgrade to Full Version of Scan-A-Word$4.99
Alphabets and More
- AlphabetsandMore Lifetime Unlock$0.99
- Alphabets$0.99
