# PLAY vs A Day with Caillou

The clearest difference is rating: PLAY at 4.2 against A Day with Caillou's 3.6. PLAY also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (51% vs 24%). A Day with Caillou's advantage is ratings volume (80 vs 26) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PLAY sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and A Day with Caillou sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PLAY holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 80 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of PLAY's written reviews are positive against 24% of A Day with Caillou's.

PLAY ships an update every 2 months, A Day with Caillou every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLAY | A Day with Caillou |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-doh-create-abcs/id652113712/reviews)** | [3.6 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-day-with-caillou/id1178617902/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **80** |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 23.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlayDate Digital Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/652113715) | [Tap Tap Tales, SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/953158919) |

## 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 |


### A Day with Caillou

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-day-with-caillou/id1178617902)

Embark on a fun-filled adventure with a beloved animated character, engaging in over 30 educational games and activities. Help with daily routines, explore school subjects, play in the park, and create art. Earn puzzle rewards for completing tasks.

**Highlights:** Daily routine simulation, Educational games (math, spelling, music), Park activities and sports, Creative drawing and puzzles, Snakes and Ladders board game, Reward system with puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Games | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLAY free?

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

### Is A Day with Caillou free?

A Day with Caillou is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PLAY or A Day with Caillou?

PLAY is rated higher. PLAY averages 4.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while A Day with Caillou averages 3.6 from 80 ratings.

### Do PLAY or A Day with Caillou have ads?

A Day with Caillou shows ads; PLAY does not.

### Which is updated more often, PLAY or A Day with Caillou?

PLAY ships an update every 2 months, and A Day with Caillou every 7 months. Most recently, PLAY was updated on October 23, 2026 and A Day with Caillou on October 26, 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.*