# Starfall vs ABCmouse

The clearest difference is update cadence: ABCmouse at every 11 days against Starfall's every 2 months. ABCmouse also leads on ratings volume (147K vs 4.4K) and chart position (#22 vs #193). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Starfall sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and ABCmouse sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Starfall against 4.1 for ABCmouse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABCmouse has 147K ratings behind it against 4.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Starfall's written reviews are positive against 66% of ABCmouse's.

Starfall ships an update every 2 months, ABCmouse every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starfall | ABCmouse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfall/id707189889/reviews) | **[4.1 (147K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abcmouse-kids-learning-games/id6460300848/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K | **147K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 66.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #193 | **#22** |
| Size | 155 MB | 327 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Starfall Education Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771099820) | [Age of Learning, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375219200) |

## What reviewers say

### Starfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfall/id707189889)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers engaging reading and math activities for children from preschool to 5th grade. It features games, songs, and interactive lessons designed by educators to support early literacy and numeracy skills. The platform also includes accessibility features for children with impairments.

**Highlights:** Reading phonics and fluency, Math concepts and operations, Interactive games and songs, Accessibility features, Sequential learning objectives, Holiday activities and sing-alongs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starfall Monthly | $5.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fun learning
- 🎨 Engaging activities and games
- 🧠 Helps with reading, math, and more
- 🌟 Nostalgic childhood memories
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids of all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free content, requires subscription
- 🔒 Difficulty managing parental controls
- 🐛 Technical issues like crashes and freezes
- 📱 Compatibility problems on mobile devices
- 🔍 Repetitive content and lack of updates

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and trouble logging in
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Glitches in specific games and activities
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
- Incorrect pronunciation of numbers and dates

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced content for older kids
- Improve accessibility for visually impaired users
- Provide offline mode for use without internet
- Allow customization of character and settings
- Integrate with other educational platforms


### ABCmouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abcmouse-kids-learning-games/id6460300848)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive curriculum for children aged 2-8, covering reading, math, science, art, and more through engaging games and activities. It provides a safe, ad-free learning environment with a personalized learning path to foster early academic skills.

**Highlights:** 13,000+ educational activities, Learning games for ages 2-8, Reading, math, science, art curriculum, Personalized learning path, Safe, ad-free environment, Creative play areas

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABCmouse 2 Assessments Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ABCmouse 2 | $14.99 | per month |
| ABCmouse 2 | $14.99 | per month |
| ABCmouse 2.0 | $14.99 | per month |
| ABCmouse 2.0 | $14.99 | per month |
| ABCmouse 2 Assessments Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| ABCmouse 2 | $45.00 | per year |
| ABCmouse 2 | $59.99 | per year |
| ABCmouse 2.0 | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Engaging and fun learning experience
- 🎨 Vibrant and colorful design
- 🧠 Effective educational content
- 👍 Helpful for child development

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues and bugs
- ⚠️ Limited access to certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Piano game sound not working
- Difficulty accessing math learning

**Requested features**

- Add more math learning options
- Improve piano game functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starfall free?

Starfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ABCmouse free?

ABCmouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Starfall or ABCmouse?

ABCmouse is rated higher. Starfall averages 4.1 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while ABCmouse averages 4.1 from 147K ratings.

### Do Starfall or ABCmouse have ads?

Neither Starfall nor ABCmouse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Starfall or ABCmouse?

Starfall ships an update every 2 months, and ABCmouse every 11 days. Most recently, Starfall was updated on November 8, 2026 and ABCmouse on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Starfall or ABCmouse?

Starfall currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and ABCmouse at #22. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*