Comparison

Alphabet(AR) vs Trace ABC

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

Head to head
About

Alphabet(AR)

Features
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Welcome to the new world of learning the English alphabet using AR. This is the app's very first version, and more features are on the way, so stay tuned! Keep the special alphabet book ready (the link below allows you to purchase the book online), and let your kids take a fun ride to learn the alphabet with a live 3D experience.

About

Trace ABC

Features
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Trace ABC helps your little one learn to recognize, write, and sound out all 26 letters — the warm, screen-safe way. Built for ages 2–6, every activity is designed with early educators to turn practice into play. ā–ø GUIDED TRACING ENGINE Little fingers follow friendly dots along each letter, with gentle magnetic snapping and instant feedback. Kids build real muscle memory and correct stroke order — not random scribbles. ā–ø REAL, HUMAN-QUALITY VOICE Crystal-clear, child-friendly narration reads every letter name, letter sound (accurate phonics-level pronunciation), and example word aloud. ā–ø PHONICS THAT CLICKS From single letter sounds to blending c-a-t, kids move through the proven SATPIN teaching order and reach that magic "I can read a word!" moment. ā–ø JOURNEY MAP & STAR REWARDS A colorful adventure map, collectible stars, and a cheerful mascot keep kids motivated and proud of every step forward. ā–ø MADE FOR FAMILIES • Parental gate protects settings and links • Screen-time limits you control • Simple parent progress reports ā–ø SAFE BY DESIGN No ads. No third-party tracking. No pop-up purchase traps. Just focused, joyful learning your family can trust. Start your child's reading journey today — one letter, one sound, one proud smile at a time. Questions or ideas? We'd love to hear from you.

Screenshots

Alphabet(AR)4 screens
Trace ABC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Trace ABC at 13.0 against Alphabet(AR)'s 15.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Alphabet(AR) versus Trace ABC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlphabet(AR)Trace ABC
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size292 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNILESH LAXMAN WALKOLIzhenyu song

In-app purchases

None

Alphabet(AR)

No in-app purchases

None

Trace ABC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alphabet(AR) free?
Alphabet(AR) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trace ABC free?
Trace ABC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alphabet(AR) or Trace ABC have ads?
Neither Alphabet(AR) nor Trace ABC shows ads.

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