Comparison

Reading Train vs Kidos ABC typing game

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

Head to head
About

Reading Train

This app offers a comprehensive reading program for young learners, featuring interactive ABC books, engaging games, and songs. It helps children develop foundational reading skills, build vocabulary, and boost their confidence through a fun, safe, and ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • 24 ABC books at 3 reading levels
  • Interactive train game for word learning
  • Built-in picture/audio dictionary
  • 18 song books
  • Professional narration
  • User recording of books
  • Student reporting tools
Features
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Listen, read, and record 24 fun ABC books at 3 easy reading levels: 72 books in all! Play the train game; win coins for the music store; collect and learn new words in the train yard. "Beautifully designed storybooks and related games that teach foundational reading": Appolicious.com Books, songs and games to build skills, self confidence and a love of reading. Real reading, for fun and information, right from the start. "A dynamic tool to augment any beginning readers program": Teachers With Apps Safe for Kids: The Learning Station is a Proud Member of Moms With Apps Kid tested and teacher approved. We are ad-free and take our users privacy seriously. View our Privacy Policy here: http://www.readingtrain.org * Listen, read and record books at 3 different beginning reading levels to grow as a reader. * Play the train game after every book to learn letters and words * Built-in picture/audio dictionary * 18 song books * Professional narration- American English. All books can be recorded by users. * Unlimited user accounts * Powerful student reporting tools Books Kids CAN Read. Written by Libby Curran, a People Magazine Teacher of the Year, these engaging little books are field tested in real classrooms to get kids started on the path to reading independence. Books Kids LOVE to Read and Re-read. Children are naturally curious, so encourage them to explore our ABC books to learn new vocabulary and build the foundational knowledge they need to succeed in school. After reading stories they can play the train quiz game, explore the picture/audio dictionary and listen to song books. Give Your Kids the Tools to Succeed. Stuck on a word? Tap and hold to hear every word and access the built in audio dictionary filled with hundreds of words. Play a unique quiz game at the end of every book to extend the learning. The Reading Train Alphabet is packed full of tools to help children succeed, all on their own. Read to Learn- Meet Common Core Standards Read beginning level books with purpose and understanding. Develop the concepts of print: reading left to right and matching written words with spoken words. Learn letter names and sounds, build background knowledge and improve reading comprehension and foundational skills. Quizzes Disguised as Games. Play the train game after finishing every book, but don't tell them it's a quiz! Check progress on the parent's page to see all the books children have read and recorded as well as detailed scores on the quizzes. The Right Team For the Job Created by award winning master teacher and early literacy expert, Libby Curran,The Reading Train Alphabet is the culmination of 20+ years of teaching experience. Backed by an all-star team of teachers turned iOS developers and a professional children's musician, The Reading Train Alphabet is serious about making learning fun. Keep in Touch We welcome your feedback, to keep up with all things Reading Train check out: readingtrain.org facebook.com/readingtrain email: support@readingtrain.org We welcome suggestions on future books and curriculum. Contact Libby with suggestions about new content at: libby@readingtrain.org

About

Kidos ABC typing game

This app helps children learn typing and spelling by creating custom word and picture pairs. Kids drag and drop letters to form words, earning points for fun rewards. It supports multiple languages for a personalized learning experience.

Highlights
  • Custom word and picture pairs
  • Drag and drop letter matching
  • Point system for rewards
  • Multi-language support
  • Child-friendly interface
Features
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Create your own word and picture pairs, then let your child drag and drop letters into the correct order to earn points that later can be redeemed for fun time. A great way to make learning fun — and custom words can be created in multiple languages!

Screenshots

Reading Train4 screens
Kidos ABC typing game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kidos ABC typing game at Free against Reading Train's $3.99. Reading Train's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Kidos ABC typing game is free to download; Reading Train costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Reading Train against 5.0 for Kidos ABC typing game. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading Train ships an update every 5 months, Kidos ABC typing game every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Reading Train versus Kidos ABC typing game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading TrainKidos ABC typing game
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size698 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Learning Station, LLCAnsis Atteka

In-app purchases

None

Reading Train

No in-app purchases

None

Kidos ABC typing game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reading Train free?
Reading Train costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kidos ABC typing game free?
Kidos ABC typing game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reading Train or Kidos ABC typing game?
Reading Train and Kidos ABC typing game are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Reading Train or Kidos ABC typing game have ads?
Neither Reading Train nor Kidos ABC typing game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading Train or Kidos ABC typing game?
Reading Train ships an update every 5 months, and Kidos ABC typing game every 4 months. Most recently, Reading Train was updated on October 12, 2026 and Kidos ABC typing game on October 28, 2026.

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