# Shoonya Kids vs Touch & Explore

The clearest difference is rating: Touch & Explore at 5.0 against Shoonya Kids's 4.2. Touch & Explore also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). Shoonya Kids's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shoonya Kids sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Touch & Explore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Touch & Explore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shoonya Kids has 97 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Shoonya Kids's written reviews are positive against 100% of Touch & Explore's.

Shoonya Kids ships an update every 4 weeks, Touch & Explore every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoonya Kids | Touch & Explore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoonya-kids-learn-languages/id866047646/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-and-explore/id1453220015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 845 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shoonya Digital Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/866047649) | [Futujoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/515030518) |

## What reviewers say

### Shoonya Kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoonya-kids-learn-languages/id866047646)

This app offers early literacy and numeracy education in five languages for children aged 3-8. It features phonics, reading, writing, math, and vocabulary practice, with a self-paced, Montessori-inspired approach. Teachers can customize learning through a dedicated portal.

**Highlights:** Bilingual phonics and reading, Early math skills development, Letter and number tracing, Multilingual vocabulary practice, Montessori-inspired self-paced learning, Teacher customization portal

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $57.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $57.99 | per year |
| Complete Alphabet Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Engaging and fun for kids
- 🗣️ Effective language learning (English, Hindi, Telugu)
- 🎨 Beautiful and appealing graphics/animations
- 🎮 Game-like learning experience
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Unexpected costs/not free
- 🚫 Ads (click ads)
- 🐛 Sound issues (not working, hissing noise)
- ❌ Subscription cancellation issues
- 💻 Login/restore purchase problems

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription cancellation not confirmed
- No updates on cancellation status
- Lot of click ads
- Hissing noise while tracing
- Won't restore purchases

**Requested features**

- Add a number section for learning
- More languages in the future


### Touch & Explore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-and-explore/id1453220015)

This app introduces young children to the world through interactive exploration and language learning. It features two modes: one for discovering plants and animals with pronunciation, and another for reinforcing knowledge through games. The app supports English, Spanish, and Russian for language study.

**Highlights:** Interactive world exploration, Foreign language learning, Animal and plant identification, Knowledge reinforcement games, Multiple learning themes, Calm and peaceful atmosphere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Farm & Sea | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shoonya Kids free?

Shoonya Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Touch & Explore free?

Touch & Explore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shoonya Kids or Touch & Explore?

Touch & Explore is rated higher. Shoonya Kids averages 4.2 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Touch & Explore averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shoonya Kids or Touch & Explore have ads?

Neither Shoonya Kids nor Touch & Explore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shoonya Kids or Touch & Explore?

Shoonya Kids ships an update every 4 weeks, and Touch & Explore every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shoonya Kids was updated on November 11, 2026 and Touch & Explore on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*