Comparison

Tap Tap Learn vs Their First ABCs

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

Head to head
About

Tap Tap Learn

Features
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Tap Tap Learn is the simplest learning app ever made for toddlers. Just tap anything to hear its sound or name. That's it. No menus to navigate, no ads to accidentally click, no reading required. If your child can tap a screen, they can explore all our learning content completely on their own. WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN β—† 40 Animal Sounds - From farm animals to jungle creatures, ocean life to backyard friends β—† Numbers 1-10 - Count along with colorful number cards and clear pronunciationβ—† 11 Essential Colors - Red, blue, yellow, green, and more with vibrant visual examples β—† Complete Alphabet A-Z - Each letter paired with positive, encouraging phrases β—† 5 Basic Shapes - Circle, triangle, square, rectangle, and diamond with simple descriptions WHY PARENTS LOVE TAP TAP LEARN β—† Actually Simple Other "toddler" apps still require adult help. Not this one. Your 1-year-old can explore all the learning content completely independently. Large touch targets mean even the smallest, most imprecise taps work perfectly. β—† Completely Safe No ads. No in-app purchases. No data collection. No external links. No social media. No internet required. This is the digital equivalent of a wooden toy - simple, safe, and impossible to break. β—† Instant Response Every tap produces immediate sound and visual feedback. No loading screens, no delays, no frustration. The joy on your toddler's face when they realize they're in control is priceless. β—† Works Everywhere 100% offline functionality means it works in the car, on planes, at grandma's house, or anywhere else you need a moment of engaged quiet play.

About

Their First ABCs

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Their First ABCs is a calm, playful alphabet app made for children ages 2 to 5. Every letter from A to Z is available on one welcoming screen, so children can explore at their own pace. Tap any letter to meet its capital and lowercase forms, hear its name and a common sound, and see a familiar picture-word connection. Then three simple activities flow one into the next: find the capital and lowercase letters, find a named object from two large pictures, and explore more familiar words. The app uses large, clear letters, gentle illustrated artwork, friendly spoken guidance, and forgiving interactions designed for little hands. There are no scores, timers, streaks, reward currency, failure screens, or lesson menus. No reading is required to start. Children can replay sounds, tap any card, go back at any time, or return to the alphabet whenever they are ready. Everything is included. There are no ads, in-app purchases, subscriptions, accounts, saved progress, analytics, tracking, or data collection. Core play and all learning audio work offline.

Screenshots

Tap Tap Learn3 screens
Their First ABCs4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tap Tap Learn and Their First ABCs are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Tap Tap Learn versus Their First ABCs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap Tap LearnTheir First ABCs
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiego Hernando ObandoTheir First Words LLC

In-app purchases

None

Tap Tap Learn

No in-app purchases

None

Their First ABCs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap Tap Learn free?
Tap Tap Learn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Their First ABCs free?
Their First ABCs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tap Tap Learn or Their First ABCs have ads?
Neither Tap Tap Learn nor Their First ABCs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tap Tap Learn or Their First ABCs?
Tap Tap Learn ships an update fortnightly, and Their First ABCs fortnightly. Most recently, Tap Tap Learn was updated on October 15, 2026 and Their First ABCs on October 14, 2026.

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