# Shoonya Kids vs Squiggle Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Squiggle Studio at 5.0 against Shoonya Kids's 4.2. Squiggle Studio also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Shoonya Kids's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 3). 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 Squiggle Studio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Squiggle Studio 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 3, 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 Squiggle Studio's.

Shoonya Kids ships an update every 3 weeks, Squiggle Studio every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoonya Kids | Squiggle Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoonya-kids-learn-languages/id866047646/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squiggle-studio/id6804071931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 845 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shoonya Digital Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/866047649) | [Nidhi Mehta](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804071933) |

## What reviewers say

### Shoonya Kids

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

This multilingual app makes early literacy and math fun for young learners. It offers engaging games designed by educators to build foundational skills in phonics, reading, writing, and number sense across five languages. The app is safe, ad-free, and culturally inclusive.

**Highlights:** Multilingual learning (English, Spanish, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu), Literacy and numeracy games, Culturally inclusive content, Montessori-inspired design, Research-driven curriculum, Teacher dashboard for progress tracking, Safe and ad-free environment

**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


### Squiggle Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squiggle-studio/id6804071931)

This app transforms spoken ideas into printable coloring pages for children. Users can then color, draw on, and save their creations. It prioritizes privacy with no accounts, ads, or tracking.

**Highlights:** Voice-activated drawing generation, Extensive coloring tools, Freehand drawing capabilities, Undo/redo functionality, Save and print options, Gallery of pre-made images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Squiggle Studio Pro | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shoonya Kids free?

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

### Is Squiggle Studio free?

Squiggle Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shoonya Kids or Squiggle Studio?

Squiggle Studio is rated higher. Shoonya Kids averages 4.2 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Squiggle Studio averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Shoonya Kids or Squiggle Studio have ads?

Neither Shoonya Kids nor Squiggle Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shoonya Kids or Squiggle Studio?

Shoonya Kids ships an update every 3 weeks, and Squiggle Studio every 4 days. Most recently, Shoonya Kids was updated on October 24, 2026 and Squiggle Studio on October 22, 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.*