Comparison

ABC School (multilingual) vs The Alphabet

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

Head to head
About

ABC School (multilingual)

This app uses a memory game to teach children capital letters. Players flip cards to hear letters pronounced, match them, and earn rewards. It's designed to be engaging and educational, boosting early literacy and cognitive skills.

Highlights
  • Capital letter learning
  • Memory card matching
  • Audio pronunciation
  • Unlockable bonuses
  • Multi-language support
  • Cognitive skill development
Features
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Children can discover the joy of learning letters through a classic memory game! Flip cards to hear letters read aloud, match them, and unlock fun bonuses along the way. Praise and a playful mix of sound, images, and rewards make learning exciting, engaging, and easy. Start playing and make learning letters an adventure! Professionally recorded voices in English, Danish, Spanish, German, Norwegian, Swedish, French, and Italian. Memory games do more than entertain – they build focus, problem-solving, and pattern recognition skills, making them a great way to boost early literacy and cognitive development. Discover more fun educational games at memoryschool.org.

About

The Alphabet

This app offers an interactive and engaging way for young children to learn and practice writing the alphabet. It uses animations, tracing activities with fun objects, and independent writing practice with feedback to build foundational literacy skills.

Highlights
  • Three-step learning process: animation, tracing, independent writing
  • Captivating animations for each letter
  • Interactive tracing with fun objects
  • Progress tracking and feedback
  • Vibrant visuals
Features
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Welcome to 'ABC Alphabet: Learn to Write!', where learning the alphabet is an exciting adventure! Perfect for young learners, our app provides a fun and interactive way for kids to master writing the alphabet in three unique steps. Step aboard the alphabet train as you embark on a journey through the letters! In Step One, children will be delighted by captivating animations accompanying each letter they write. Watch as the train chugs along, making learning letter formation an enjoyable experience. Moving on to Step Two, children will engage in hands-on learning as they use apples, balloons, or other fun objects to trace and write each letter. This interactive approach not only reinforces letter recognition but also encourages fine motor skills development. In Step Three, children will have the opportunity to practice writing independently, with helpful guidance and feedback provided along the way. Whether they're tracing letters or writing them freehand, our app ensures that every stroke is a step closer to mastering the alphabet. Key Features: Three engaging steps to learn letter formation: Animation, Interactive Tracing, and Independent Writing. Vibrant visuals and captivating animations keep kids entertained while they learn. Interactive tracing activities with fun objects make learning the alphabet a hands-on experience. Progress tracking and feedback ensure continual improvement and mastery. Make learning the alphabet a joyous journey for your child with 'ABC Alphabet: Learn to Write!'. Download now and watch as they embark on an adventure that will lay the foundation for a lifetime of literacy! App subscription: You can subscribe for access to the full list of 'ABC Alphabet: Learn to Write!'. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You will be able to do all exercises for the duration of the subscription. Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one month" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting though your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information. You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. Any unused portion of free-trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases an app subscription. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below. Privacy Policy: http://kida.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://kida.app/terms-and-conditions.html * Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD

Screenshots

ABC School (multilingual)3 screens
The Alphabet3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ABC School (multilingual) at 4.6 against The Alphabet's 4.0. ABC School (multilingual) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). The Alphabet's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

Both are free to download. The Alphabet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ABC School (multilingual) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ABC School (multilingual) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Alphabet has 115 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABC School (multilingual) ships an update monthly, The Alphabet every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ABC School (multilingual) versus The Alphabet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABC School (multilingual)The Alphabet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better4.0 (115 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10115 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders Peter AmsnaesKIDA Apps L.L.C.

Customer experience

ABC School (multilingual)

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Alphabet

All ratings112 ratings
Positive72.3%
Neutral8.9%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ABC School (multilingual)

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

The Alphabet

Subscriptions3
  • Alphabet Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Alphabet Quarterly$12.993 Months
  • Alphabet Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Letters : Unlock ABC$59.99

Questions

Is ABC School (multilingual) free?
ABC School (multilingual) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Alphabet free?
The Alphabet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ABC School (multilingual) or The Alphabet?
ABC School (multilingual) is rated higher. ABC School (multilingual) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while The Alphabet averages 4.0 from 115 ratings.
Do ABC School (multilingual) or The Alphabet have ads?
Neither ABC School (multilingual) nor The Alphabet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ABC School (multilingual) or The Alphabet?
ABC School (multilingual) ships an update monthly, and The Alphabet every 3 months. Most recently, ABC School (multilingual) was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Alphabet on November 4, 2026.

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