HatchBlox vs ABC 123 Fun
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HatchBlox
This app allows children aged 8 and up to program a robotics kit using a block-based interface. Students can control motors, lights, and sensors, making their robots interactive. It's designed to introduce fundamental computer science concepts through hands-on physical computing.
- Block-based programming interface
- Control robot motors and lights
- Utilize sensors for environmental response
- Live coding and disconnected robot operation
- Supports variables and lists
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The HatchBlox app enables students ages 8+ to program their Hatchling Robotics Kit. Students drag together blocks to build programs that control motors and lights, and they can use sensors to make their robot respond to its environment. The only limit is their imagination! HatchBlox is a complete block-based programming language that is specifically designed for physical computing. HatchBlox contains blocks for all parts of the Hatchling Robotics Kit, as well as control structures, math and logic operators, support for variables and lists, and more. HatchBlox makes it easy for beginners to explore and get started, while also enabling students to create more complex programs as they learn more about computer science. Features: - Control lights, motors, and sensors for the Hatchling Robotics Kit - Code can run live while connected, and continues to run on the robot after disconnection Requirements: This app requires a Hatchling Robotics Kit. The app connects to the kit via Bluetooth BLE, so make sure Bluetooth is enabled!
ABC 123 Fun
This app offers an interactive way for beginners to learn English letters, numbers, phonics, and basic grammar. It uses tracing, voice feedback, quizzes, and mini-games to make learning engaging across a wide range of topics.
- ABC & 123 tracing with guided strokes
- Phonics and audio feedback
- Quizzes and mini-games
- Basic math and grammar lessons
- Vocabulary builder with 40+ topics
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ABC 123 Fun - Trace & Learn Learn English, Numbers, Phonics & More – All in One App! ABC 123 Fun - Trace & Learn is an interactive learning app designed for beginners to master English letters, numbers, phonics, basic grammar, and more—through tracing, voice feedback, quizzes, and mini games. Key Features • ABC & 123 Tracing – Learn to write with guided strokes • Phonics & Audio Feedback – Speak and hear each letter clearly • Quizzes & Games – Practice colors, shapes, numbers, and more • Basic Math & Grammar – Understand simple operations and grammar rules • Vocabulary Builder – Explore 40+ real-world topics Topics Include Alphabets • Numbers • Colors • Shapes • Grammar • Fruits • Vegetables • Flowers • Food Animals • Birds • Insects • Reptiles • Amphibians • Aquatic Life • Dinosaurs Body Parts • Emotions • Clothes • Vehicles • Tools • Machines • Technology Home & Rooms • Furniture • Occupations • Family • Manners • Safety • Hygiene Healthy vs Junk Food • Festivals • Religions • Natural Elements • Continents & Oceans Flags • Landmarks • Good Habits • Directions • Time • Seasons • Opposites Safer No ads. No data collection. Just focused, distraction-free learning. Start learning anytime, anywhere. Download ABC 123 Fun - Trace & Learn now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HatchBlox at none against ABC 123 Fun's 1. HatchBlox also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.2). ABC 123 Fun's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. ABC 123 Fun sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HatchBlox asks for nothing beyond the download.
HatchBlox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC 123 Fun has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | HatchBlox | ABC 123 Fun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.8 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BirdBrain Technologies LLC | satish maleku |
In-app purchases
HatchBlox
No in-app purchases
ABC 123 Fun
- Unlock Everything$8.99
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