Comparison

Niki Words vs Atchoo!

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

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About

Niki Words

This app teaches children phonics and over 350 words through interactive games. It offers adjustable difficulty levels, multiple themes, and creative play options. Based on the Montessori Method, it aims to foster learning and imagination.

Highlights
  • Phonics and word learning
  • Interactive word games
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • 18 themed word groups
  • Creative drawing board
  • Multiple language support
  • Montessori-inspired learning
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Niki Words teaches children the letter sounds (phonics) as well as more than 350 useful words. Children learn with fun playing the following games: PLAY WITH WORDS - Drag the letters to make up the word matching the picture. The word is pronounced at first, and anytime touching the picture. Letters are pronounced when touched. When the word is completed, it is spelled and then pronounced. Different difficult levels can be set disabling the visual hint (the correct letter in black as placeholder) or choosing to show the entire alphabet, only the letters contained in the word or adding some stranger letters. Words are grouped into 18 themes (animals, body, emotions, clothes, foods, home, school, …) including a special one containing only small words (4 letters or less). CROSSWORDS - Drag the letters to solve the crosswords. Letters are pronounced when touched. The word is pronounced when completed, and anytime touching the picture. Difficult level can be set disabling the visual hint. MAGIC BLACKBOARD - Children can place letters freely on the board stimulating their imagination and creativity. Letters are pronounced when touched. Long press to delete a single letter. Use the eraser or (more fun) shake the device to clear the board. Children can play with letter colors and types (uppercase, lowercase or cursive), and even switch language to learn english, french, italian and swedish. Letters can be arranged by alphabetical order, QWERTY or AZERTY keyboard layout. This app is based on the Montessori Method, designed to take full advantage of the children desire to learn and their unique ability to develop their own capabilities. Niki Words contains hundreds of unique and beautiful illustrations from Les Pictogrammes and an extra theme including the lovely characters from Labalenapanciapiena.it books. KNOW WHAT’S INSIDE As a MOMs with Apps member, we follow the “Know what’s inside” best practice for kids’ apps. This app does not collect or transmit any type of personal information or location data, does not use analytic software and does not include advertising or in-app purchases. Any links are behind a parental gate. SUPPORT/FEEDBACK If you have any questions or comments, please contact us: support@nikitalk.com Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nikitalkaac

About

Atchoo!

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“Teach Me to Read” is a tool created for progressive reading practice by kids ages 5 to 7. • 3 difficulty levels and reading comprehension activities tailored to each level. • 3 font types: Stick, School and Printing Press. • 7 languages: Catalan, English (U.S. and United Kingdom), Spanish (Spain and Latin America), Italian, French, German and Portuguese (Brazil). • Confidence and autonomy: readers can explore the different levels, advancing and mastering them at their own pace. • Designed in cooperation with teachers. Tested by kids, parents and teachers. • Pedagogical design based on the Constructivist Approach and the Montessori Method. • No in-app purchases or advertising to disrupt you and your child. 100% safe for children: no access to social networks or the Internet. What will I find? ============== • Three ways of enjoying the same story: 1 For the child who still does not know how to read and needs to discover the world through simple words. 2 For the child who can read with more precision and wishes to explore more details of the story. 3 For the child who already knows how to read and is capable of fully undertaking the adventure of discovering the pleasure of reading. • Seven languages so you can switch between languages, familiarize yourself with a new one, or simply practice two mother tongues. • Reading comprehension activities tailored to each level. Learning to read is about more than pronouncing the phonemes in the alphabet and spelling words. • “Achoo!” What could happen to a ladybug when she is allergic to the plants of the forest where she lives? An original story that instills values. Much more than a book! This story is available in other languages on other apps from AucaDigital. Other benefits for the child ======================= • Thanks to the reading comprehension activities children not only know that they have understood the story, but are also able to improve their sensory-perceptual development by exercising their memory, attention, concentration and capacity for observation. • Helps children to acquire values and personal and social skills. Features ======= • Interactive illustrations that you won't be able to resist touching again and again. • An original soundtrack and audio effects during reading. • A setup menu that is easy for kids to use, available on each screen: change of font, music on/off, access to scenes, and language change. • “Teach Me to Read” is an educational app for use at home and in school. • Recommended for the reading and writing skills teaching/learning process for preschool and first grade primary school students. Privacy Policy ============ We take your privacy and that of your family seriously. We do not collect or share information about you or your children, or include third-party advertising. If you need assistance, email us at soporte@aucadigital.com Do not hesitate to comment and vote on our app once downloaded. OPINIONS OF USERS Nicely done...recommended! I really liked how you could grade content to this book, depending on the level of a child's competency. There are no IAPs or ads, and I would definitely recommend this to families and teachers. K-5 Está muy bien! Parece un cuento, pero es mucho más. Mi hija ha de cinco años mejorado la lectura y disfruta haciendo las actividades. Es genial para después que han aprendido el abc. OPINIONS ON AUCADIGITAL APPS “(…) At the beginning of the stories, there are settings that can be modified to suit the needs of a particular child. It is possible to choose from three different levels of difficulty in the text. The text can be displayed in block letters, in cursive, or in all capital letters, depending on your preference.” (http://www.funeducationalapps.com/) “(…) una de las mejores aplicaciones para niños de iPhone y iPad que hemos encontrado ya que aprovecha al máximo el uso y la posibilidad de los cuentos.” (http://appleweblog.com)

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Atchoo! at $2.99 against Niki Words's $5.99. Niki Words's advantage is update cadence (every 16 months vs every 38 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Niki Words costs $5.99 and Atchoo! $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Niki Words ships an update every 16 months, Atchoo! every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Niki Words versus Atchoo!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiki WordsAtchoo!
Price$5.99$2.99 — better
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 months — betterEvery 38 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlessandro La RoccaAsuncion Munoz

In-app purchases

None

Niki Words

No in-app purchases

None

Atchoo!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Niki Words free?
Niki Words costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Atchoo! free?
Atchoo! costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Niki Words or Atchoo! have ads?
Neither Niki Words nor Atchoo! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Niki Words or Atchoo!?
Niki Words ships an update every 16 months, and Atchoo! every 38 months. Most recently, Niki Words was updated on October 20, 2026 and Atchoo! on October 18, 2026.

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