# PLAY vs Pinkfong Super Phonics

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pinkfong Super Phonics at 247 against PLAY's 26. PLAY's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 41%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PLAY sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pinkfong Super Phonics sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for PLAY against 4.3 for Pinkfong Super Phonics. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinkfong Super Phonics has 247 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of PLAY's written reviews are positive against 41% of Pinkfong Super Phonics's.

PLAY ships an update every 2 months, Pinkfong Super Phonics every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLAY | Pinkfong Super Phonics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-doh-create-abcs/id652113712/reviews) | **[4.3 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinkfong-super-phonics/id1145693099/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **247** |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 40.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlayDate Digital Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/652113715) | [The Pinkfong Company, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/441457794) |

## What reviewers say

### PLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-doh-create-abcs/id652113712)

This app uses virtual Play-Doh to teach children the alphabet. Kids can trace letters, learn new vocabulary, and create custom Play-Doh scenes. It also includes letter matching games and progress tracking for parents.

**Highlights:** Virtual Play-Doh letter tracing, Vocabulary association with letters, Customizable Play-Doh creations, Play-Doh scene building, Letter matching games, Progress tracking for parents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Alphabets | $3.99 | one-time |


### Pinkfong Super Phonics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinkfong-super-phonics/id1145693099)

This app builds upon foundational letter learning by teaching children to recognize sounds and spellings through rhyming words. It features animated songs, interactive word-building activities, and engaging games designed by education experts to enhance reading and writing skills.

**Highlights:** Animated phonics songs, Word building activities, Interactive learning games, Rhyming word recognition, Spelling practice, Fun rewards and costumes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinkfong Plus (Monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Pinkfong Plus (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Pinkfong Plus Annual Original | $107.99 | per year |
| Super Phonics Full Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| SuperPhonics FullPack Original | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLAY free?

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

### Is Pinkfong Super Phonics free?

Pinkfong Super Phonics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PLAY or Pinkfong Super Phonics?

Pinkfong Super Phonics is rated higher. PLAY averages 4.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Pinkfong Super Phonics averages 4.3 from 247 ratings.

### Do PLAY or Pinkfong Super Phonics have ads?

Neither PLAY nor Pinkfong Super Phonics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PLAY or Pinkfong Super Phonics?

PLAY ships an update every 2 months, and Pinkfong Super Phonics every 3 months. Most recently, PLAY was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pinkfong Super Phonics on October 24, 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.*