Comparison

The Alphabet vs CountSprouts

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

Head to head
About

The Alphabet

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
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Welcome to 'ABC Alphabet: Learn to Write!', where learning the alphabet is an exciting adventure! Perfect for young learners, our app provides a fun and interactive way for kids to master writing the alphabet in three unique steps. Step aboard the alphabet train as you embark on a journey through the letters! In Step One, children will be delighted by captivating animations accompanying each letter they write. Watch as the train chugs along, making learning letter formation an enjoyable experience. Moving on to Step Two, children will engage in hands-on learning as they use apples, balloons, or other fun objects to trace and write each letter. This interactive approach not only reinforces letter recognition but also encourages fine motor skills development. In Step Three, children will have the opportunity to practice writing independently, with helpful guidance and feedback provided along the way. Whether they're tracing letters or writing them freehand, our app ensures that every stroke is a step closer to mastering the alphabet. Key Features: Three engaging steps to learn letter formation: Animation, Interactive Tracing, and Independent Writing. Vibrant visuals and captivating animations keep kids entertained while they learn. Interactive tracing activities with fun objects make learning the alphabet a hands-on experience. Progress tracking and feedback ensure continual improvement and mastery. Make learning the alphabet a joyous journey for your child with 'ABC Alphabet: Learn to Write!'. Download now and watch as they embark on an adventure that will lay the foundation for a lifetime of literacy! App subscription: You can subscribe for access to the full list of 'ABC Alphabet: Learn to Write!'. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You will be able to do all exercises for the duration of the subscription. Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one month" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting though your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information. You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. Any unused portion of free-trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases an app subscription. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below. Privacy Policy: http://kida.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://kida.app/terms-and-conditions.html * Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD

About

CountSprouts

Features
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CountSprouts is a gentle "first counting" game made just for little ones (around age 3). A group of friendly objects appears. Your child taps each one and hears it counted aloud — "one… two… three…" — then picks the number that matches. Big buttons, spoken numbers, no reading required, happy sounds, and a cheerful celebration every time — no scores, no timers, no pressure. Just the joy of "how many?". LEARN COUNTING THE CONCRETE WAY • Tap real, countable objects one at a time (one-to-one correspondence). • Every tap says the number out loud, bridging from counting to the written numeral. • Then match the spoken count to the number — concrete to symbolic. MADE FOR LITTLE HANDS • Big, friendly objects and number buttons. • Get it wrong? No problem — a gentle nudge and they simply try again. Never a fail screen. • Counts stay small: start with counting to 5, then to 10. • Friendly picture themes to count: apples, ducks, stars, balloons. SAFE BY DESIGN • No ads. Ever. • No tracking, no analytics, no data collection. • No accounts and no internet required — it works completely offline. • Parent-only settings are tucked behind a parental gate. From the makers of PuzzleSprouts, SumSprouts and MatchSprouts. Made by a parent, for a little learner. Questions? Email donnguyen@snug.com

Screenshots

The Alphabet3 screens
CountSprouts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CountSprouts at none against The Alphabet's 4. The Alphabet's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. The Alphabet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. CountSprouts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Alphabet versus CountSprouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe AlphabetCountSprouts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (115 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings115 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKIDA Apps L.L.C.Don Nguyen

In-app purchases

4 purchases

The Alphabet

Subscriptions3
  • Alphabet Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Alphabet Quarterly$12.993 Months
  • Alphabet Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Letters : Unlock ABC$59.99
None

CountSprouts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Alphabet free?
The Alphabet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CountSprouts free?
CountSprouts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Alphabet or CountSprouts have ads?
Neither The Alphabet nor CountSprouts shows ads.

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