# 13 vs The Alphabet

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Alphabet at 100% against 13's 0%. The Alphabet also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (112 vs 3). 13's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 13 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and The Alphabet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Alphabet holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Alphabet has 112 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 13's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Alphabet's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 13 | The Alphabet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/13/id526971511/reviews) | **[4.0 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-alphabet-learn-to-write/id6482996623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **112** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tatiana Churanova](https://appshunter.io/developer/456152397) | [KIDA Apps L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825209452) |

## What reviewers say

### 13

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/13/id526971511)

A Halloween-themed shape puzzle game designed for young children to learn counting through interactive play. It features intuitive puzzles, animated toys, and mini-games to keep kids engaged while practicing one-to-one correspondence.

**Highlights:** Halloween-themed puzzles, Counting practice with 1-to-1 correspondence, Intuitive shape matching, Animated toys upon completion, Two mini-games: Find the number and Memory cards, Engaging and fun learning experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Languages | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


### The Alphabet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-alphabet-learn-to-write/id6482996623)

This app offers an interactive and engaging way for young children to learn and practice writing the alphabet. It uses animations, tracing activities with fun objects, and independent writing practice with feedback to build foundational literacy skills.

**Highlights:** Three-step learning process: animation, tracing, independent writing, Captivating animations for each letter, Interactive tracing with fun objects, Progress tracking and feedback, Vibrant visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alphabet Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Alphabet Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Alphabet Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Letters : Unlock ABC | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 13 free?

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

### Is The Alphabet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 13 or The Alphabet?

The Alphabet is rated higher. 13 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while The Alphabet averages 4.0 from 112 ratings.

### Do 13 or The Alphabet have ads?

Neither 13 nor The Alphabet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 13 or The Alphabet?

13 ships an update every 3 months, and The Alphabet every 3 months. Most recently, 13 was updated on September 26, 2026 and The Alphabet on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*