Comparison

Trace ABC vs Their First ABCs

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

Head to head
About

Trace ABC

Features
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Trace ABC helps your little one learn to recognize, write, and sound out all 26 letters โ€” the warm, screen-safe way. Built for ages 2โ€“6, every activity is designed with early educators to turn practice into play. โ–ธ 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 โ€” not random scribbles. โ–ธ REAL, HUMAN-QUALITY VOICE Crystal-clear, child-friendly narration reads every letter name, letter sound (accurate phonics-level pronunciation), and example word aloud. โ–ธ 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. โ–ธ JOURNEY MAP & STAR REWARDS A colorful adventure map, collectible stars, and a cheerful mascot keep kids motivated and proud of every step forward. โ–ธ MADE FOR FAMILIES โ€ข Parental gate protects settings and links โ€ข Screen-time limits you control โ€ข Simple parent progress reports โ–ธ 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 โ€” one letter, one sound, one proud smile at a time. Questions or ideas? We'd love to hear from you.

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

Trace ABC4 screens
Their First ABCs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Trace ABC at 13.0 against Their First ABCs's 16.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Trace ABC versus Their First ABCs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrace ABCTheir First ABCs
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size23 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerzhenyu songTheir First Words LLC

In-app purchases

None

Trace ABC

No in-app purchases

None

Their First ABCs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trace ABC free?
Trace ABC 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 Trace ABC or Their First ABCs have ads?
Neither Trace ABC nor Their First ABCs shows ads.

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