First Words (multilingual) vs I Read!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First Words (multilingual)
This educational game helps young children learn their first words through interactive card matching. It features colorful images and spoken words, making learning engaging for ages 2 and up. It's part of a series designed to make early literacy fun and accessible.
- Learn first words like 'mom' and 'dad'
- Interactive card matching gameplay
- Colorful images and spoken words
- Suitable for ages 2 and up
- Focus on kindergarten-level vocabulary
- Part of an educational game series
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In the game, children learn their first simple words, such as “mom,” “dad,” “house,” and “cow.” These are the same types of words that are emphasized in kindergarten. The accompanying pictures make the game adaptable, allowing the child to focus more or less on the words themselves, making it suitable for players aged 2 and up. The objective of the game is to find matching cards, which is simple to understand and enjoyable for everyone. When a card is flipped, the word is read aloud. The use of colors and images adds to the fun of the game. This game is part of a series of educational games designed for children aged 3 to 10. These games make learning the alphabet, numbers, words, and more both engaging and enjoyable.
I Read!
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"I Read" helps children practise reading in a playful way, with colourful pictures and friendly characters. Six levels train different reading skills: • True or false? – read the sentence and decide if it matches the picture • Missing word – pick the word that completes the sentence • Pick the sentence – find the sentence that fits the picture • Create a sentence – put the words in the right order • Sentence memory – match sentences with pictures • Read and answer – read a short story and answer questions Children earn coins and medals and unlock reward pictures. A figure progress row shows how far they have come in each exercise. Answers are marked clearly with a check or a cross, and cheerful sounds keep children motivated. A parent gate protects the settings. The app supports VoiceOver, and the language can be set to English, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian or Finnish. No ads and no in-app purchases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: I Read! at every 8 months against First Words (multilingual)'s every 18 months. First Words (multilingual)'s advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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First Words (multilingual) costs $1.99 and I Read! $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
First Words (multilingual) ships an update every 18 months, I Read! every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | First Words (multilingual) | I Read! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anders Peter Amsnaes | aMASE AB |
In-app purchases
First Words (multilingual)
No in-app purchases
I Read!
No in-app purchases
Questions
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