Comparison

ZEBRA vs Onilo

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

Head to head
About

ZEBRA

This app offers an interactive learning environment for literacy acquisition, based on a popular textbook. It features videos, games, and exercises for listening, swinging, and writing, with voice output for free writing. All content is available at no cost.

Highlights
  • Interactive learning environment
  • Videos explaining basics
  • Listening and writing exercises
  • Free writing with voice output
  • Game for writing practice
  • Progress tracking with stars and trophies
  • Detailed evaluations for parents and teachers
Features
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The Zebra Writing Table The app "The Zebra Writing Table" is conceptually based on the textbook "Zebra" from Ernst Klett Verlag, but can also be used independently of the textbook. The app transforms the tried-and-tested Zebra writing table into an interactive learning environment, making literacy acquisition tangible and systematic. It offers films, a game, exercises for listening, swinging and writing with the writing table, as well as free writing with voice output. Exercises for the sound gestures of the Zebra letter booklet have been added. All exercises are available free of charge. The word material comes from the basic vocabulary and changes every time the app is played, so that even practicing several times doesn't get boring. The following functions are included - Videos explain the basics in a child-friendly way - Correction of incorrect entries, automatic display of the correct solution after three failed attempts - Clear arrangement of the exercises in a learning path - Self-directed learning possible - Motivation through collecting stars and trophies - Detailed evaluation for teachers and parents as a basis for support The two learning paths contain the following exercises: Learning path 1: - Film "Speak - listen - swing" - Task "Listen and swing" - Task "Which word begins with ...?" - Task "Which words sound the same at the beginning?" - Task "Where do you hear the sound? At the beginning or in the rest of the word?" - Task "Which sound does the word begin with?" - Film "Writing with the writing table" - Zebra writing table game - Task "Swinging and writing easy", - Task "Swinging and writing difficult", - Free writing with the writing table Learning path 2 - Which sound gesture fits? - What belongs together? Pair game for sound gestures - Enter the appropriate letter. - Write the word. The Zebra Writing Table app shows how literacy acquisition can be successful. It combines tried and tested workbook methods with the possibilities of interactive media, creating a contemporary learning environment for initial instruction. We hope you and your child enjoy the exciting process of learning to write and look forward to your comments and suggestions. Your Zebra team

About

Onilo

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Entdecke Onilo.de – die vielseitige Online-Plattform zur Sprach- und Leseförderung sowie Wissensvermittlung Onilo bringt hochwertige Kinderliteratur in digitaler Form ins Klassenzimmer, in den Kindergarten, die Bibliothek und nach Hause. Die animierten Bilder- und Kinderbücher – sogenannte Boardstories – führen die Kinder altersgerecht an Sprache, Lesen und Sachthemen heran. Das Angebot wird durch passende Begleitmaterialien wie Arbeitsblätter, interaktive Übungen und Bastelideen ergänzt. Die Boardstories unterstützen den Lese- und Lernprozess durch sinnvolle Textabschnitte, leichte Bildanimationen und eine kindgerechte Steuerung. Der Text kann im eigenen Tempo gelesen werden, der Sprecher lässt sich an- oder ausschalten, und bei Bedarf kann zurückgespult werden – ideal für die individuelle Förderung ohne Über- oder Unterforderung. Das begleitende Unterrichtsmaterial bietet Aufgaben in verschiedenen Schwierigkeitsstufen zur gezielten Differenzierung. Highlights der App: ▸ Über 200 pädagogisch aufbereitete Boardstories von ca. 30 renommierten Verlagen ▸ Vielfältiges, differenziertes Begleitmaterial zu jeder Geschichte ▸ Zugang per Code für Kinder – ohne Erfassung personenbezogener Daten ▸ Offline-Nutzung möglich: Boardstories lassen sich auch ohne Internetverbindung abspielen ▸ Viele Geschichten mit Ton – für ein authentisches Vorleseerlebnis ▸ Individuelle Bedienoptionen und pädagogisch durchdachte Funktionen ▸ Auswahl an Boardstories mit Übersetzungen ins Englische, Französische und Türkische Vorteile auf einen Blick: ▸ Sprach- und leseförderndes Format mit hohem Motivationsfaktor ▸ Lesen lernen mit bekannten Kinderfiguren und beliebten Geschichten ▸ Unterstützt die Konzentration und Lesefreude ▸ Vielseitig einsetzbar im Präsenz- und Distanzunterricht ▸ In vielen Regionen im deutschsprachigen Raum etabliert Für die Nutzung der App ist ein Benutzerkonto oder ein Schülercode erforderlich. Lizenzen können unkompliziert über unsere Homepage bestellt werden: www.onilo.de/lizenzen – ganz ohne Abo oder automatische Verlängerung. Weitere Informationen: www.onilo.de Kontakt: service@onilo.de Datenschutz: https://onilo.de/datenschutzerklaerung Nutzungsbedingungen: https://onilo.de/allgemeine-geschaeftsbedingungen

Screenshots

ZEBRA4 screens
Onilo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Onilo at none against ZEBRA's 1. ZEBRA's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. ZEBRA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Onilo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZEBRA ships an update every 7 months, Onilo every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ZEBRA versus Onilo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZEBRAOnilo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErnst Klett Verlag GmbH, StuttgartStoryDOCKS GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ZEBRA

One-time1
  • Hören von Lauten kaufen$1.99
None

Onilo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZEBRA free?
ZEBRA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Onilo free?
Onilo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZEBRA or Onilo have ads?
Neither ZEBRA nor Onilo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZEBRA or Onilo?
ZEBRA ships an update every 7 months, and Onilo every 3 months. Most recently, ZEBRA was updated on October 16, 2026 and Onilo on October 1, 2026.

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