Comparison

ABC for kids (RU) vs Monkey Preschool Explorers

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

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About

ABC for kids (RU)

Features
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Are you looking for a fun educational app for your kid to learn the letters of the alphabet? “ABC for Kids” is an all-in-one app for children between 1 and 8 years old that are in kindergarten, in preschool or going to school, and this app will help your kid to learn Russian basics. This app helps children develop their vocabulary and their perception of objects and beings. The Kids will learn in an interactive mode about the: - Alphabet - learn the alphabet and the letter pronounciation; - Numbers - identify numbers from 0 to 9; - Animals: Domestic Animals, Wild Animals, Aquatic Animals, Birds, Insects - discover the world through beatiful images of animals and their specific sounds; - Colors - see and learn the basic colors; - Shapes - explore common recognisable shapes; - Vegetables - teach kids about the vegetables and how they look; - Fruits - identify fruits and play with them; - Transportation - see many of the transportation choices that are available to the mankind; - Musical Instruments - enjoy the sounds of marvellous musical instruments; - Flowers - learn what nature has to offer us through colourful flowers; - Professions - understand the basic jobs such as policeman, soldier, medic,etc.; - Tools - what tools can be used inside a house? - Sports - is your kid going to be a big sports enthusiast? See what sport activities she/he might like; - Sweets - who doesn’t love a sweet, what does your kid like? - Objects - explore a list of common objects that kids will lear fast. The images are accompanied by the pronunciation in the Russian language and other specific sounds. The voice sounds (female voice) are professionally recorded in studio. The App has three sections: 1. Learn - browse through the various educational items or let the app play them automatically for you. Kids can press on the images and the corresponding sounds will play. 2. Test - test your skills per each category Choose between four images in order to find the correct one. 3. Play - test your skills on multiple categories. Choose between a mix of 16 categories to find one by one the correct items. The Free app provides access to : - the Learning Module - Letters, Numbers, Animals - the Testing Module - Letters, Numbers - the Game - first two levels of the game Information personalized to the children’s need of discovery, together with new tests and games will be added periodically to the list of interactive tools. You can use the app on all your devices: iPhone, iPad or iPod touch (minimum iOS 5.0 is needed). We are parents ourselves, we don’t like it when we see ads in our kids applications, that is why we avoid placing ads them into our apps. Therefore we invite you to support us by purchasing the full version of this app where you will discover a lot of words and games for your kids to start learning the Russian basics. Sound doesn’t work? Increase the volume and check that your device is not set to Mute . You can find the Mute switch and and the volume buttons on the side of your device. Thank you for playing our games!

About

Monkey Preschool Explorers

Embark on an educational adventure with friendly monkeys! Explore vibrant environments while learning essential early education concepts like numbers, letters, colors, and shapes through engaging puzzles and playful activities. Collect fun hats and enjoy customizable gameplay designed for young learners.

Highlights
  • Learn numbers, letters, colors, shapes
  • Develop creative thinking and memory
  • Engaging puzzles and matching challenges
  • Interactive Rover gameplay
  • Collectible and customizable Hero Hats
  • Adaptive difficulty system
  • Customizable game settings
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Join Milo, Zuzu and Jasper as they hop in to their incredible Rovers, strap on their fantastical Hero Hats and explore the lush jungles, roaring rivers and soaring skies of Monkey Preschool. LEARN Lead the way by learning the fundamentals of early education: numbers, upper and lower case letters, colors, shapes and more. THINK Develop and train creative thinking and working memory by remembering clues and matching associated objects. Puzzles contain challenges such as finding “things that are fuzzy”, “things with stripes” or “things that are sweet”. PLAY Zip the monkeys around in their incredible adaptable Rovers. Jump ramps, burststorm clouds and drag race against adorably competitive chinchillas! COLLECT Show off your smarts and style by earning Hero Hats. These cool and funny hats look great and have amazing effects; like the bubble blowing Thing-a-ma-jig hat or the steam puffing cooking pot! FEATURES -Over a hundred fun and thought provoking puzzles. -Play with all three monkeys in beautifully detailed and immersive environments. -Fun captivating animations and interactions. -Freewheeling, open-ended game play. -Thup’s “Knack” system which automatically adjusts the difficulty of the game as your child plays. -Customizable Settings: Select which games your child plays and at what level, allowing them to focus on a single task, such as colors, shapes or associations. -Designed for Kids: No confusing menus or navigation. -Rewards! Kid’s can earn dozens of whimsical and funny hats.

Screenshots

ABC for kids (RU)4 screens
Monkey Preschool Explorers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ABC for kids (RU) at every 6 weeks against Monkey Preschool Explorers's every 4 months. ABC for kids (RU) also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

ABC for kids (RU) costs $2.99 and Monkey Preschool Explorers $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABC for kids (RU) ships an update every 6 weeks, Monkey Preschool Explorers every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ABC for kids (RU) versus Monkey Preschool Explorers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABC for kids (RU)Monkey Preschool Explorers
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating—3.7 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—64.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIDEON INTERACTIVE APPSTHUP Games

In-app purchases

None

ABC for kids (RU)

No in-app purchases

None

Monkey Preschool Explorers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ABC for kids (RU) free?
ABC for kids (RU) costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monkey Preschool Explorers free?
Monkey Preschool Explorers costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ABC for kids (RU) or Monkey Preschool Explorers have ads?
Neither ABC for kids (RU) nor Monkey Preschool Explorers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ABC for kids (RU) or Monkey Preschool Explorers?
ABC for kids (RU) ships an update every 6 weeks, and Monkey Preschool Explorers every 4 months. Most recently, ABC for kids (RU) was updated on November 6, 2026 and Monkey Preschool Explorers on November 6, 2026.

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