Comparison

Joint Compass vs Doodle ABC

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

Head to head
About

Joint Compass

Features
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Joint Compass is an independent military preparation and reference platform covering all six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Prepare for the ASVAB, AFOQT, OAR, and ASTB with 20,000+ practice questions, 17,500+ study cards and diagrams, and 175+ guides. Explore branch-specific Resources, Ranks, Culture, Questions, Pathways, Overview, Workflow, and Readiness information. Joint Compass also provides MEPS and waiver preparation support, study planning, assessments, practice testing, and local offline study tools. Choose your branch, role, exam, and study area to create a focused preparation experience. Learner progress is stored locally. No account is required, and core study material is available without creating an online profile. Joint Compass is independently owned commercial software. It is not sponsored, endorsed, or operated by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military.

About

Doodle ABC

Features
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NEW IN 1.1.7: Connect-the-Dots reveals a picture as children tap numbered or lettered dots in order. Letter Matching pairs uppercase with lowercase letters. Trace & Color lets children color a letter after tracing it. CALM LETTER & WRITING PRACTICE Trace uppercase and lowercase A–Z, numbers 0–9, and simple shapes. Each activity shows a clear start point, stroke direction, and a gentle β€œhow to write” guide animation. Hear each letter name and phonics sound while tracing. WORD MODE Trace simple three-letter words such as CAT, DOG, SUN, and more. PLAYFUL LEARNING Listen & Find: hear a letter or sound, then tap the matching letter. Connect-the-Dots: practise number and letter order while revealing pictures. Letter Matching: match uppercase and lowercase letters. Trace & Color: turn each traced letter into a playful coloring moment. Earn reward badges, unlock color themes, adjust difficulty, and follow progress with stars and weekly activity. The parent dashboard shows progress, stars, and weekly activity. 13 BUILT-IN LATIN ALPHABETS English, Turkish, German, Spanish, French, Swedish, Danish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Catalan, Polish, and Czech letter sets with native pronunciation. Version 1.1.7 adds six new alphabets: Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Catalan, Polish, and Czech. FOR PARENTS One-time purchase. No ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no account, and no tracking. Everything is included in one purchase, and all progress stays on the device. PRIVACY A parental gate protects parent settings. Doodle ABC keeps progress on the device and does not use third-party analytics.

Screenshots

Joint Compass4 screens
Doodle ABC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Doodle ABC at weekly against Joint Compass's every 4 months. Joint Compass's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and price ($1.49 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Joint Compass costs $1.49 and Doodle ABC $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Joint Compass ships an update every 4 months, Doodle ABC weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Joint Compass versus Doodle ABC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoint CompassDoodle ABC
Price$1.49 β€” better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size559 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSteady FlowBirkan Aksoy

In-app purchases

None

Joint Compass

No in-app purchases

None

Doodle ABC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Joint Compass free?
Joint Compass costs $1.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is Doodle ABC free?
Doodle ABC costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Joint Compass or Doodle ABC have ads?
Neither Joint Compass nor Doodle ABC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Joint Compass or Doodle ABC?
Joint Compass ships an update every 4 months, and Doodle ABC weekly. Most recently, Joint Compass was updated on October 8, 2026 and Doodle ABC on October 5, 2026.

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