Talking to Nanny vs ABCool Train
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Talking to Nanny
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by Jo Carson-Barr illustrated by Martin Simpson Aroha misses her nanny very much but lives too far away to go and visit her. Instead, her mum sets up the computer so that Aroha and Nanny can use the Internet to see and talk to each other. This app is intended as a New Zealand Sign Language resource. FEATURES: - Swipe-to-Read™ - Touch-to-Hear™ - Touch-to-Spell™ - Read-to-me and read-it-myself options - Record your narration - Colour in the illustrations - Animation and sound effects - A child-friendly user interface This digital book contains text and audio in English and a video readthrough in NZSL NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com KIWA® is the world’s leading production house for experiential digital books. We partner with publishers and other content owners, using our patented technology to bring content to life in revolutionary new digital formats that deepen your child’s engagement and understanding. Check out our website: www.kiwadigital.com Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KiwaDigital
ABCool Train
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ABCool Train - Learning game app! Improving reading and learning language app. ABCool Train makes learning letters and words exciting with playful poems and simple games! Designed by educators for kids ages 3–7, this app turns reading into a joyful ride. Features: Rhyme & Learn: Colorful poems introduce letters and words with fun. Drag & Spell: Complete words by dragging letters—build spelling skills. Earn & Grow: Unlock train cars and collect badges as you progress. Safe & Ad-Free: 100% distraction-free for worry-free play. Perfect for home learning! Download now and watch your kids’s confidence grow—one word at a time!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ABCool Train at every 3 days against Talking to Nanny's every 43 months. Talking to Nanny's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Talking to Nanny ships an update every 43 months, ABCool Train every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Talking to Nanny | ABCool Train |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ministry of Education | Elena Dalboni da Rocha |
In-app purchases
Talking to Nanny
No in-app purchases
ABCool Train
No in-app purchases
Questions
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