Comparison

ABC vs First Words (multilingual)

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

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About

ABC

Features
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Meet Sam the snake, Mary the monkey, Carl the car, Gina the ghost, Mark the monster and Pam the Princess for an interactive and fun way to develop your kids ability to read. "ABC - Learn to read" contains 240 pictures and sentences that are specially created for this app and together form a interactive reader On each page one sentence and four images are displayed and the task is to find the picture that matches the text. If the answer is wrong a new text will be presented randomly so that the kids cannot just guess the correct answer. Besides the ability to read simple sentences the app also practices comprehension of the content such as colors, numbers, prepositions and geometric shapes. When you have passed the 10 pages included in each story you will be taken to the reward page where the progress can be followed. Different achievements will be unlocked continuously when new stories have been successfully read. From the start menu you can reach the settings page where you can choose between uppercase or lowercase letters. You can also delete all rewards if you want to take the challenge from the beginning again. "ABC - Learn to read" is designed for children that are just learning to read, but is also suitable for teenagers and adults who are new to the English language. "ABC - Learn to read" do not contain any advertisement or in-app purchases. The app is designed with a simple and clean interface that sets the pictures and text in focus. Available languages: *English *German *Spanish *French *Italian *Portuguese *Swedish *Danish *Norwegian *Finnish *Basque

About

First Words (multilingual)

This educational game helps young children learn their first words through interactive card matching. It features colorful images and spoken words, making learning engaging for ages 2 and up. It's part of a series designed to make early literacy fun and accessible.

Highlights
  • Learn first words like 'mom' and 'dad'
  • Interactive card matching gameplay
  • Colorful images and spoken words
  • Suitable for ages 2 and up
  • Focus on kindergarten-level vocabulary
  • Part of an educational game series
Features
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In the game, children learn their first simple words, such as “mom,” “dad,” “house,” and “cow.” These are the same types of words that are emphasized in kindergarten. The accompanying pictures make the game adaptable, allowing the child to focus more or less on the words themselves, making it suitable for players aged 2 and up. The objective of the game is to find matching cards, which is simple to understand and enjoyable for everyone. When a card is flipped, the word is read aloud. The use of colors and images adds to the fun of the game. This game is part of a series of educational games designed for children aged 3 to 10. These games make learning the alphabet, numbers, words, and more both engaging and enjoyable.

Screenshots

ABC4 screens
First Words (multilingual)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ABC at every 5 weeks against First Words (multilingual)'s every 18 months. ABC also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). 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 costs $1.99 and First Words (multilingual) $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABC ships an update every 5 weeks, First Words (multilingual) every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ABC versus First Words (multilingual): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABCFirst Words (multilingual)
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size466 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperaMASE ABAnders Peter Amsnaes

In-app purchases

None

ABC

No in-app purchases

None

First Words (multilingual)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ABC free?
ABC costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is First Words (multilingual) free?
First Words (multilingual) costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ABC or First Words (multilingual) have ads?
Neither ABC nor First Words (multilingual) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ABC or First Words (multilingual)?
ABC ships an update every 5 weeks, and First Words (multilingual) every 18 months. Most recently, ABC was updated on October 16, 2026 and First Words (multilingual) on October 24, 2026.

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