Comparison

Scratchy Kids vs Trace & Learn ABC

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

Head to head
About

Scratchy Kids

Features
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Scratchy Kids turns the magic of scratch art into a playful, touch-first experience on iPhone and iPad โ€” and now, with version 1.1, the same scratch paper can be shared across multiple devices in real time. Scratch away the dark top layer with a finger or Apple Pencil and instantly reveal bright colors underneath. Every stroke feels direct, satisfying, and easy to understand, so children can jump in right away and start making something delightful. NEW in 1.1 โ€” Draw Together Up to four iPhones or iPads in the same room, or on the same Wi-Fi, can share one scratch paper at the same time. One tap to host, one tap to join from the lobby โ€” no accounts, no setup, no settings to fight with. It just works for siblings, friends, road trips, and rainy afternoons. Also new in 1.1 - Lucky Number background: a hidden number waits under each scratch โ€” a tiny "what will I get?" surprise, and a quiet way for little learners to keep meeting their numbers. - Repair brush: paint the dark layer back over mistakes, so a slip of the finger no longer means starting over. - Surprise Paper: one tap starts a ready-to-play scratch paper, so children can begin before choosing settings. Why families love it - Scratch with a finger or Apple Pencil - Reveal rainbow, solid color, pattern, and photo backgrounds - Play with fun masks including shapes, text, mazes, and nearby roads - Draw on the same paper across nearby devices โ€” together, in real time - Repair mistakes instead of starting over - Watch little debris appear, then blow it away for extra tactile fun - Save favorite scratch papers and come back to them later - Export finished artwork with the iOS share sheet - Designed for iPhone and iPad, with 10 interface languages and instant in-app language switching Premium Scratchy Kids includes a free core scratch art experience. Some advanced creative features, including photo backgrounds, advanced patterns, text masks, maze masks, road map masks, and Draw Together, can be unlocked with a one-time Premium in-app purchase. Scratchy Kids is designed to feel joyful from the very first touch: simple enough for children, satisfying enough for families, and colorful enough to keep every creation feeling like a small surprise โ€” now also something you can make together.

About

Trace & Learn ABC

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ABC Trace Buddies makes learning letters joyful for little hands. Children trace each letter along friendly guided strokes, hearing the letter name and a cheerful sound as they go. Every one of the 26 uppercase and lowercase letters is completely free to practice โ€” no letter is ever locked away. WHY PARENTS LOVE IT โ€ข All 26 letters free โ€” the whole alphabet, no paywall on learning โ€ข Gentle guided tracing that rewards real, careful strokes โ€ข Encouraging sounds and stars that build confidence โ€ข Big, friendly buttons designed for toddler fingers โ€ข Works fully offline โ€” perfect for car rides and travel โ€ข A locked grown-ups area protects settings and purchases DESIGNED FOR EARLY LEARNERS Ages 3โ€“6. Bright colors, playful characters, and simple navigation keep young children focused on the joy of writing their first letters. FAIR AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY The full alphabet is free. The app is supported by ads, which can be removed with a single one-time purchase โ€” no subscriptions, ever. A parent gate stands in front of every purchase. Made with care by Kids Apps Company.

Screenshots

Scratchy Kids4 screens
Trace & Learn ABC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scratchy Kids at none against Trace & Learn ABC's 1. Scratchy Kids also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Trace & Learn ABC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scratchy Kids asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Scratchy Kids versus Trace & Learn ABC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratchy KidsTrace & Learn ABC
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size91 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrairieSoft LLCMUHAMMAD ABUBAKER MAJEED

In-app purchases

None

Scratchy Kids

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Trace & Learn ABC

One-time1
  • Tip the Developer$2.99

Questions

Is Scratchy Kids free?
Scratchy Kids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trace & Learn ABC free?
Trace & Learn ABC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scratchy Kids or Trace & Learn ABC have ads?
Trace & Learn ABC shows ads; Scratchy Kids does not.

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