# Sound Touch vs The Dinosaur Encyclopedia

The clearest difference is price: The Dinosaur Encyclopedia at Free against Sound Touch's $19.99. The Dinosaur Encyclopedia also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (22 vs 2). Sound Touch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

The Dinosaur Encyclopedia is free to download; Sound Touch costs $19.99 up front. The Dinosaur Encyclopedia sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Sound Touch asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Dinosaur Encyclopedia holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Dinosaur Encyclopedia has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sound Touch ships an update every 3 weeks, The Dinosaur Encyclopedia every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Touch | The Dinosaur Encyclopedia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-touch-school-edition/id6504396497/reviews) | **[5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dinosaur-encyclopedia/id6752649754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 649 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SoundTouch Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/348094443) | [philippe Bobis](https://appshunter.io/developer/426394336) |

## What reviewers say

### Sound Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-touch-school-edition/id6504396497)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This educational app uses real-life photos and interactive audio to teach young children words, sounds, and early vocabulary. It features over 400 flashcards across various categories and supports 35 languages, making it ideal for early language development.

**Highlights:** 400+ real-world flashcards, Authentic sounds and real photos, Up to 6 variations per item, 35 languages supported, Kid-friendly navigation, Teaches first words and vocabulary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Dinosaur Encyclopedia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dinosaur-encyclopedia/id6752649754)

Explore prehistoric worlds with interactive quizzes and cinematic videos of over 100 dinosaurs and Ice Age animals. Learn facts, test your knowledge, and unlock new content through engaging gameplay designed for curious children.

**Highlights:** Discover 100+ dinosaurs and Ice Age animals, Over 200 cinematic videos, Interactive quiz questions, Spoken content in 10 languages, Adaptive difficulty, Easy mode for younger children

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sound Touch free?

Sound Touch costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Dinosaur Encyclopedia free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sound Touch or The Dinosaur Encyclopedia?

The Dinosaur Encyclopedia is rated higher. Sound Touch averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while The Dinosaur Encyclopedia averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do Sound Touch or The Dinosaur Encyclopedia have ads?

Neither Sound Touch nor The Dinosaur Encyclopedia shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sound Touch or The Dinosaur Encyclopedia?

Sound Touch ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Dinosaur Encyclopedia every 4 weeks. Most recently, Sound Touch was updated on August 21, 2026 and The Dinosaur Encyclopedia on September 20, 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.*