Comparison

CJ's Word Match vs Little Learning Tiles

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

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About

CJ's Word Match

Features
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Hi! I'm CJ! Match pictures to words with me — a gentle picture-and-word matching game built for little learners ages 3-7. No in-app purchases, no logins, no data collection. Just CJ and your child. Tap a picture, tap the word, watch the cards poof together — and CJ celebrates every match with a wag of his tail. Built for the way little kids actually learn: with repetition, recognition, and small joyful wins. WHAT YOUR CHILD LEARNS • First words and ABC alphabet building blocks across 12 themed worlds • Picture-to-word association — the foundation of early reading and vocabulary • Letter recognition and sight-word practice for preschoolers and kindergartners • Visual memory and focus through a dedicated Memory Mode • Daily play habits that build confidence and consistency WHAT'S INSIDE • 18 hand-tuned levels that grow with your child, plus endless procedural levels beyond • 183 collectible stickers across 12 themed worlds — animals, food, vehicles, nature, body, sports, music, shapes, numbers, colors, family, and more • Daily Puzzle — a fresh challenge every morning • Memory Mode — flip cards face-down and find the matching pairs • Stars for every level so kids see how far they've come • Friendly streak counter that celebrates every visit • CJ the dog — your child's cheerful learning companion • Universal — runs beautifully on iPhone and iPad with adaptive layouts • Voice mode — hear every word read aloud by your device's speech engine PARENT-FIRST DESIGN • Zero in-app purchases — there is nothing to buy • Zero data collection — works completely offline, no account, no login required • Zero third-party SDKs — no trackers, no analytics, nothing phoning home • COPPA-compliant and Apple Kids Category-aligned by design • Calm, kid-safe interface — no scary sounds, no fail screens, no time pressure • Designed by a parent who actually plays kids' apps daily PERFECT FOR • Preschoolers, kindergartners, and early readers (ages 3-7) • Toddlers ready for their first matching games (ages 2-3 with help) • Homeschool families, montessori-inspired learning, and daycare quiet time • Long car rides, doctor visits, plane flights, and screen-free transitions • Bedtime wind-down and weekend morning routines • Kids who love characters, collecting, and gentle progress OFFLINE FOREVER No internet connection required. CJ's Word Match works the same on a plane, in the car, or on the porch. Nothing to download mid-game, nothing to buffer, nothing to worry about. EARLY LEARNING, DONE GENTLY CJ's Word Match was built around how little kids actually learn: with repetition, recognition, and small joyful wins. Every emoji, every word, every "good job!" was chosen to make learning feel like play. There are no penalty timers, no fail screens, and no losing — just match by match by match, with CJ cheering along the way. Ready when you are. CJ's waiting!

About

Little Learning Tiles

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A calmer way to learn through matching. Little Learning Tiles is a hands-on preschool game for children ages 3-6. Every soft clay pair connects two ideas: a number and its dots, an uppercase and lowercase letter, a shape and a familiar object, a color and an object, or a word and its picture. FIVE WAYS TO LEARN • Numbers: connect numerals with dot quantities • Shapes: recognize 16 shapes through familiar objects • Colors: match 10 colors with everyday things • Letters: pair uppercase and lowercase A-Z • Words: discover 24 illustrated words across animals, food, and everyday objects REAL TILE-MATCHING PLAY Instead of a flat memory grid, the clay tiles form layered puzzles inspired by mahjong solitaire. Children can choose only open tiles, so every move builds attention, visual scanning, and simple planning. Every board is guaranteed to be solvable, and a fresh arrangement appears each round. MADE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN • Large, simple controls for small hands • Clear spoken English for every learning pair • Calm play with no timers, streaks, or pressure • No ads, accounts, third-party tracking, or external links in the child area • Works offline after download THREE COMPLETE GAMES FREE Numbers, Shapes, and Colors are fully available from the start. One optional, one-time purchase unlocks the complete Letters and Words games for the family. There is no subscription. Little Learning Tiles is designed for independent play, but learning is even better when a grown-up joins in, names the pictures, and celebrates each new connection.

Screenshots

CJ's Word Match4 screens
Little Learning Tiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CJ's Word Match at none against Little Learning Tiles's 1. Little Learning Tiles's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Little Learning Tiles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CJ's Word Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
CJ's Word Match versus Little Learning Tiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCJ's Word MatchLittle Learning Tiles
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperA-tech Co. LLCEvgeny Skoropisov

In-app purchases

None

CJ's Word Match

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Little Learning Tiles

One-time1
  • Letters + Words$7.99

Questions

Is CJ's Word Match free?
CJ's Word Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Little Learning Tiles free?
Little Learning Tiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CJ's Word Match or Little Learning Tiles have ads?
Neither CJ's Word Match nor Little Learning Tiles shows ads.

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