# Talking ABC... vs Monkey Preschool Animals

The clearest difference is update cadence: Talking ABC... at every 2 months against Monkey Preschool Animals's every 25 months. Talking ABC... also leads on chart position (#88 vs unranked) and ratings volume (119 vs 27). Monkey Preschool Animals's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Talking ABC... costs $2.99 and Monkey Preschool Animals $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Talking ABC... against 4.5 for Monkey Preschool Animals. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 119 and 27 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Talking ABC...'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Monkey Preschool Animals's.

Talking ABC... ships an update every 2 months, Monkey Preschool Animals every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking ABC... | Monkey Preschool Animals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-abc/id640478677/reviews) | [4.5 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-preschool-animals/id1014661557/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 262 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HEY CLAY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023759249) | [THUP Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/328205878) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking ABC...

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-abc/id640478677)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app makes learning the alphabet engaging with clay animation characters. Children can practice pronunciation, sing along to a catchy alphabet song, and play six unique games designed for fun and effective learning.

**Highlights:** Clay animation characters, Talking mode for pronunciation practice, Alphabet song, 6 educational games, Letter and sound learning modes, Kid-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful claymation graphics and animations
- 🎓 Effective alphabet and letter sound learning
- 🎤 Fun voice recording feature where animals repeat what kids say
- 👶 Highly engaging for toddlers and young children
- 🎮 Multiple game modes and interactive features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔌 App becomes unresponsive when switching between apps
- 📱 Compatibility issues with older iPad models
- 🔊 Sound not working on some devices
- ⚠️ Strong narrator accent may be distracting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently during use
- App becomes unresponsive when switching to other apps and returning
- Sound not working on paid version
- Letters J and K don't repeat voice in Silly Words game
- Crashes during alphabet song playback

**Requested features**

- Language settings/multiple language support
- Lowercase letter option in addition to capitals
- Numbers app (similar to ABC app)
- Finger tracing feature for letter writing
- Music toggle on/off in settings


### Monkey Preschool Animals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-preschool-animals/id1014661557)

Embark on a global adventure to discover over 100 animals in diverse environments. This interactive educational game features fun facts, challenging questions, and amusing animations to engage early learners.

**Highlights:** Over 100 animals to discover, 7 diverse environments, Hundreds of animal questions, Hundreds of animations, Captivating soundscape, Badge rewards system, Kid-friendly design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking ABC... free?

Talking ABC... costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Monkey Preschool Animals free?

Monkey Preschool Animals costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Talking ABC... or Monkey Preschool Animals?

Talking ABC... and Monkey Preschool Animals are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 119 and 27 ratings respectively.

### Do Talking ABC... or Monkey Preschool Animals have ads?

Neither Talking ABC... nor Monkey Preschool Animals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talking ABC... or Monkey Preschool Animals?

Talking ABC... ships an update every 2 months, and Monkey Preschool Animals every 25 months. Most recently, Talking ABC... was updated on October 17, 2026 and Monkey Preschool Animals on October 16, 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.*