Comparison

Bubl ABC vs Alphabet and Ladders

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

Head to head
About

Bubl ABC

This app offers a musical approach to learning the alphabet, where each letter is part of a song. Children can compose music by interacting with letters and practice writing and reading with instant word recognition and visual effects.

Highlights
  • Alphabet Acapella for musical learning
  • Interactive word toy for arranging letters
  • Dynamic visual effects for each letter
  • Available in seven languages
  • Supports writing and reading practice
Features
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Experience a new, musical way to learn the alphabet! In Bubl ABC every letter is part of a song. Learn the names of each letter and compose music by mixing and playing with letters. Older children can practice writing and reading: whenever a new word appears on screen, it is instantly recognised and highlighted with a special effect. Create a unique song out of your favourite letters and words! Features: - Alphabet Acapella: a new way to learn the alphabet by creating music from letters. - Available in seven languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese. - Interactive word toy: children can play, mix, arrange letters into different words, which are instantly recognised and highlighted. - Visual delight: Bubl ABC features dynamic visual effects designed for every letter.

About

Alphabet and Ladders

Features
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The fun way to learn the alphabet. Play yourself or with family and friends on the same device, up to five players. Climbing higher and higher, avoiding bombs and using balloons. Both upper- and lower-case letters are trained, and as you progress the levels get more demanding and offer interesting choices. Multiple language support. English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Swedish, Polish...

Screenshots

Bubl ABC4 screens
Alphabet and Ladders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Alphabet and Ladders at Free against Bubl ABC's $2.99. Alphabet and Ladders also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 143 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Bubl ABC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Alphabet and Ladders is free to download; Bubl ABC costs $2.99 up front. Alphabet and Ladders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bubl ABC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubl ABC ships an update every 143 months, Alphabet and Ladders monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bubl ABC versus Alphabet and Ladders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubl ABCAlphabet and Ladders
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 143 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertinyworker UGAndulf Games

In-app purchases

None

Bubl ABC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Alphabet and Ladders

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is Bubl ABC free?
Bubl ABC costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alphabet and Ladders free?
Alphabet and Ladders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bubl ABC or Alphabet and Ladders have ads?
Neither Bubl ABC nor Alphabet and Ladders shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubl ABC or Alphabet and Ladders?
Bubl ABC ships an update every 143 months, and Alphabet and Ladders monthly. Most recently, Bubl ABC was updated on November 6, 2026 and Alphabet and Ladders on October 26, 2026.

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