Comparison

Spell, Write and Read vs ABC

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

Head to head
About

Spell, Write and Read

This app makes learning to spell, write, and read fun for young children aged 3-6. It uses interactive tracing, letter matching, and audio cues to build literacy skills at a child's own pace. Features include multisensory activities and positive reinforcement to encourage steady progress.

Highlights
  • Trace and write letters and words
  • Spell and match letters with feedback
  • Hear letter sounds and phonics
  • Kid-friendly rewards system
  • 10 themed books with common words
  • Offline play
Features
Read full description

Learn to spell, write, and read — step by step. Spell, Write and Read turns early literacy into play for ages 3–6 with friendly visuals, clear voice audio, and gentle rewards. Start by matching and tracing letters, connect sounds to words, and then spell common sight words—at a pace that grows with your child. What’s inside • Trace & Write: Follow guided arrows to form letters and complete words. • Spell & Match: Drag and drop letters to build words with instant feedback. • Hear & Read: Clear voice audio reinforces letter sounds, phonics, and whole-word reading. • Kid-Friendly Rewards: Earn stars and cheerful cues that motivate without pressure. Books First Words, Animals, Colors, Food, Jobs, Shapes, Weather, Sports, Emotions, Clothes (12 words each). Why it works • Multisensory learning (see, hear, trace, do) builds confidence. • Short, repeatable activities fit real family and classroom routines. • Positive reinforcement encourages steady progress. Great for Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1. Parent & teacher friendly • All content unlocked (no subscriptions) • No ads; works offline after download

About

ABC

This educational app helps children learn the English alphabet through interactive games and activities. It covers letter writing, pronunciation, and vocabulary building in a fun and engaging way.

Highlights
  • Learn to write and pronounce letters
  • Distinguish between capital and lowercase letters
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Logic puzzles
  • Review mini-games
  • Color by letter activities
Read full description

Study the English alphabet with our cheerful Raccoon: practice writing and pronouncing letters, tell the difference between capitals and lowercase, and learn new words! This educational app is designed to help kids learn the English alphabet in fun and engaging way. The app features many interactive tasks: • Learning Letters – your kid will be introduced to each alphabet letter and learn how to write them • Quiz Time – test your alphabet knowledge with fun and educational quizzes • Logic Games – use critical thinking skills to solve puzzles • Letters Review – а set of fun interactive mini-games to review what your child learned • Color by Letter – color cute pictures using letters as a guide Access 20+ educational apps for kids with an Amaya Plus subscription! Ignite your child's imagination and develop their essential skills with our game collection. Play offline, anytime, anywhere. Connect up to 3 devices for seamless fun. Join now and embark on an exciting learning journey for your little ones! We love to make kids happy, and we also like to read your emails! If you need help, have questions, or want to say “hi,” please get in touch at info@amayasoft.com Terms of Use: http://amayakids.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Spell, Write and Read4 screens
ABC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ABC at 4.1 against Spell, Write and Read's 2.3. ABC also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months). Spell, Write and Read's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spell, Write and Read sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and ABC sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ABC holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC has 3.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Spell, Write and Read's written reviews are positive against 44% of ABC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spell, Write and Read ships an update every 13 months, ABC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spell, Write and Read versus ABC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpell, Write and ReadABC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.1 (3.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings33.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB275 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRipple Digital PublishingAmaya Soft MChJ

Customer experience

Spell, Write and Read

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

ABC

All ratings3,013 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.7%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral33.3%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Spell, Write and Read

One-time9
  • Pack "Animals"$0.99
  • Pack "Color"$0.99
  • Pack "Food"$0.99
Show 6 more
  • Pack "Jobs"$0.99
  • Pack "Shapes"$0.99
  • Pack "Sports"$0.99
  • Pack "Emotions"$0.99
  • Pack "Clothes"$0.99
  • Pack "Weather"$0.99
7 purchases

ABC

Subscriptions7
  • Amaya Plus Subscription: Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Amaya Plus Subscription: Month3 Days trial2 variants$6.991 Month
  • Amaya Plus Subscription: Week2 variants$9.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Amaya Plus Subscription: Week3 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Amaya Plus Subscription: Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Amaya Plus Subscription: Year3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Amaya Plus Subscription: Year$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Spell, Write and Read free?
Spell, Write and Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ABC free?
ABC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spell, Write and Read or ABC?
ABC is rated higher. Spell, Write and Read averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ABC averages 4.1 from 3.1K ratings.
Do Spell, Write and Read or ABC have ads?
Neither Spell, Write and Read nor ABC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spell, Write and Read or ABC?
Spell, Write and Read ships an update every 13 months, and ABC every 4 months. Most recently, Spell, Write and Read was updated on November 1, 2026 and ABC on November 7, 2026.

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