# Learning Patterns vs ABC Ride

The clearest difference is price: Learning Patterns at Free against ABC Ride's $4.99. Learning Patterns also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). ABC Ride's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 174). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Learning Patterns is free to download; ABC Ride costs $4.99 up front. Learning Patterns sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ABC Ride asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Learning Patterns against 4.2 for ABC Ride. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC Ride has 4.8K ratings behind it against 174, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Learning Patterns's written reviews are positive against 82% of ABC Ride's.

Learning Patterns ships an update every 22 months, ABC Ride every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learning Patterns | ABC Ride |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-patterns-pattern-and-logic-game-for-kids/id717236674/reviews)** | [4.2 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-ride-learn-the-alphabet/id827657068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 174 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | **82.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Innovative Mobile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/420345423) | [AVOKIDDO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137946176) |

## What reviewers say

### Learning Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-patterns-pattern-and-logic-game-for-kids/id717236674)

This interactive game helps children develop critical thinking and mental reasoning skills by teaching them to recognize and complete various patterns. It offers two learning modes with adjustable difficulty and a wide variety of objects for engaging, long-term learning.

**Highlights:** Pattern recognition and completion, Two learning modes, Adjustable difficulty levels, Variety of object collections, Automatic session summaries, Supports 8 unique patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABC - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shapes - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shapes - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colors - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food - Hard Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pattern 8 Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food - Easy Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Games | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning patterns
- 👍 Visually appealing interface
- 👍 User-friendly for young children
- 👍 Good for special needs students
- 👍 Educational and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 App stopped working suddenly
- 😞 Too easy and too little content
- 😞 Paid version doesn't transfer to new devices
- 😞 Micro-transactions/subscriptions disliked
- 😞 In-app purchases not supported by VPP

**Reported bugs**

- App suddenly stopped working
- Screen bounces when scrolling
- Incompatible with older iPads (requires iOS 6+)
- App will not allow object selection/movement at times

**Requested features**

- More patterns on paid version
- Option to permanently own the app
- Educational version for schools (VPP compatible)
- Option to keep completed pattern visible
- Longer patterns with three repeats


### ABC Ride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-ride-learn-the-alphabet/id827657068)

Embark on an exciting alphabet adventure with interactive scenes and puzzles. Kids can discover hidden letters, practice spelling, and learn phonics through engaging hide-and-seek games and fun activities. This app makes learning the alphabet an enjoyable and memorable experience.

**Highlights:** 26 interactive scenes with letter-based puzzles, Hide-and-seek games to find hidden letters, Spelling and phonics practice, Lowercase and uppercase letter options, Narration with alliterations, Problem-solving activities

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and interactive
- 🎓 Effective for learning alphabet
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Fun music and sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound issues on certain devices
- 🇺🇸 Too American-centric, needs more international content
- 🔁 Repetitive after going through the alphabet

**Reported bugs**

- No sound on iPad
- App crashes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Option to switch between uppercase and lowercase letters
- More variety in words and animations for each letter


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learning Patterns free?

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

### Is ABC Ride free?

ABC Ride costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Learning Patterns or ABC Ride?

Learning Patterns is rated higher. Learning Patterns averages 4.3 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while ABC Ride averages 4.2 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Learning Patterns or ABC Ride have ads?

Neither Learning Patterns nor ABC Ride shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learning Patterns or ABC Ride?

Learning Patterns ships an update every 22 months, and ABC Ride every 8 months. Most recently, Learning Patterns was updated on November 6, 2026 and ABC Ride on November 6, 2026.

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