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Learning games for toddlers.

60
Value score / 100 Worth paying? Depends It depends

This app is worth using for toddlers who enjoy letter-based puzzles, but the value of the paid version is questionable due to technical issues and limited content.

Free + in-app purchases seen up to $59.99 4.6★ lifetime (245,802) since 2011

Learning games for toddlers is a popular app for young children, with many enjoying its interactive letter games R1R3R6. However, the free version is extremely limited, often only providing access to two letters before requiring a purchase R15R30. While some users find the paid price reasonable, others report significant issues with purchasing, restoring purchases, and app loading, making the paid experience unreliable R17R35R36R42.

Free vs paid

The free version of the app is severely restricted, typically allowing access to only the letters 'A' and 'B' R15R48R60R62. Some users report access to up to three free items . To unlock the full alphabet and additional games, users must make an in-app purchase, often cited as $4.99 R30R89R170.

Value complaints

  • The free version is extremely limited, often only providing access to 1-3 letters or lessons before requiring payment.R15R30R34R48
  • Users report constant pop-ups and pressure to purchase the full version, making the free experience frustrating.R25R169R178
  • Many users experience technical issues with purchasing, restoring purchases, or the app not loading after payment.R17R35R36R42
  • Some reviewers feel the app is deceptive by advertising as free but immediately requiring payment for most content.R60R126R145R155
  • The content, even when paid for, is considered basic and lacks features like tracing or phonetic sounds.R71R112R161R221
  • The app forces users to rate it early to unlock more content, which may inflate its overall rating.R89R110R147R170

Where it delivers

  • Many toddlers enjoy the games and find them engaging for learning letters.R1R3R4R6
  • The app is reported to be glitch-free and works well for some users.R71
  • Some users find the $5 price point to unlock content to be a good value.R17R28
Worth paying if

The paid version might be worth it if you are certain the app will function correctly on your device and your child specifically enjoys the letter puzzle format, despite its limitations R17R71. It could also be suitable if you are looking for a simple, non-gimmicky app that focuses on letter recognition and assembly, and you are comfortable with the reported content limitations R71R112.

Skip / stay free if

You should skip paying if you are looking for an app with comprehensive letter tracing, phonetic sounds, or a wide variety of educational content beyond basic letter recognition R71R112. Also, avoid paying if you have experienced app loading issues, purchase failures, or problems restoring purchases, as these are common complaints R17R35R36R42. If you are sensitive to constant purchase prompts or feel that learning content should be entirely free for children, this app is not for you R25R169.

Evidence note: Recent reviews, particularly 1-star ratings, heavily focus on the restrictive paywall and technical issues, which contrasts with the high lifetime rating. The high lifetime rating may be influenced by the app's practice of prompting users for reviews early on to unlock content.

Frequently asked

How much of the app is free?
The free version of the app is very limited, typically allowing access to only the letters 'A' and 'B' before requiring a purchase R15R48R60R62. Some users report access to up to three free items .
What is the price to unlock all features?
The price to unlock all features is frequently cited as $4.99 R30R89R170, though some users report being charged $10 or seeing higher price points up to $59.99 R57.
Are there issues with purchasing or the app loading?
Yes, many users report significant issues with purchasing, including being unable to complete transactions, problems restoring purchases, being asked to pay multiple times, and the app getting stuck on loading screens or crashing R17R35R36R42.
Is the app truly educational for toddlers?
The app is generally seen as engaging for toddlers for letter recognition and putting letter puzzles together R1R3R6R71. However, some users wish it included more comprehensive educational features like tracing letters or teaching phonetic sounds R71R112R221.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R15] 1/5 · US Don’t bother with it: Will only let you access the letters “A” and “B” before it prompts you to buy access to the rest. I don’t see how it’s rated so high smh.
  2. [R30] 1/5 · US Disappointed: they only give the kids one lesson for free and than you have to pay 5 dollars for the app
  3. [R34] 2/5 · US Disappointed: At first the app is cute but after you do only 1 let it asks you to pay and unlock everything.
  4. [R48] 1/5 · US Waste of time: Only 2 free letters?
  5. [R25] 1/5 · US Absolute Garbage: Pops up ads constantly to purchase stuff.
  6. [R169] 1/5 · US Horrible, they asked for buy in every move…: The app is free but the asked every single move for purchase. I can’t decide with huge pressure. I deleted and I won’t recommend it
  7. [R178] 1/5 · US If I could leave 0 stars I would: Constant pop ups for purchases. Impossible for kid to play
  8. [R17] 3/5 · US Problem: Refuses to go online, can’t purchase: Every time I load the app, it says I’m offline. There’s no way for me to make a purchase. I’m an American living in China. Tried it with and without a VPN. Also tried dedicated IP address. There was no where else to report a problem, so I had to do it in the review. My daughter likes the app and I think the stated $5 is a great price to unlock the res
  9. [R35] 1/5 · US App: I have been troubleshooting for a week regarding not not being able to purchase the full version of this app and I have got zero helpful assistance
  10. [R36] 1/5 · US Game not Loading: I restart the phone, I even did a Volume up down and power to restart. The app stays at the Loading screen for half an hour and never past the loading screen. My son can no longer use the game I paid to unlock all features on. It is being used on an iPhone 8 Plus with the last iOS update for this respectable phone.
  11. [R42] 1/5 · US Unable to restore purchases.: I’ve bought this app twice in the past because I wasn’t able to restore my purchases… the app is STILL telling me I have to buy the app… and I think it’s a little egregious to buy it a 3rd time.
  12. [R60] 1/5 · US Good app: Good app in my opinion, stupid that they give you 2 free letters then try to charge you. Should’ve just made this app to purchase in the first place, instead of trying to be slick
  13. [R126] 3/5 · US Price: When you download this app it’s free but it’s as soon as you go to use it they are requesting 4.99. I feel they should just charge for app and don’t false advertise.
  14. [R145] 1/5 · US Deceptive: Not free. Had to pay to unlock letters.
  15. [R155] 1/5 · US NOT FREE: Not free. I’m sick of Apple Store hiding this and wasting my time
  16. [R71] 3/5 · US Good: My four year old is learning letters and reading right now. She loves this app already. So that's good. Also it's not gummy, it works great, no skipping or glitches. So that's good too. Y problems are with the content itself. I wish it taught you to trace the letter, not just recognize it or put the pieces of it together like a puzzle. Also, I wish it would make the sound the letter makes, i
  17. [R112] 3/5 · US It’s ok…: Doesn’t really teach the letters. Kids put letter puzzles together. Very repetitive
  18. [R161] 1/5 · US Letter A Flashcards: For the Flashcards in the game section for letter A for some reason there is no Arson for A Flashcards and I know there are way more words that start with A then 10 DO BETTER!!
  19. [R221] 3/5 · US Not enough tracing: Wish there was more finger tracing games
  20. [R89] 1/5 · US They trick you with the review and pay to play content: They ask if you if you want to unlock free content, and when you say yes, they ask if you’d like to leave a review. After leaving a review, the very next flashcard you use pops up a screen to pay $4.99. So, you essentially can only use 2 flashcards then it cost money.
  21. [R110] 1/5 · US Rate: For it to be a game for TODDLERS they sure ask to rate them a bunch.
  22. [R147] 3/5 · US Will be deleting: Would not let me play the app without rating and only downloaded for a day or so. I like to wait at least a few months before giving a rating.Also I couldn’t exit the app I had to shut down my phone.
  23. [R170] 1/5 · US Scam: You get A and B for free, the rest of the letters are $4.99 and you can get better learning games for less. Also it forces you to rate the app before you get to the point where it wants money. I assume that the only reason it’s rated highly.
  24. [R1] 5/5 · US So fun!: My son can spend an hour playing the games
  25. [R3] 5/5 · US My little sister loves it!!!!!!!: She’s doing everything correct she likes to play the game before you say yes my mom solved Math equations is the game. If you see it chicken now and we can just
  26. [R4] 4/5 · US .: So good for babies
  27. [R6] 5/5 · US Great: My kiddo enjoys playing
  28. [R28] 5/5 · US Free?: This is a great game for toddlers, but I think it should be free. That’s just my personal opinion. Although I know that it needs to be $5 for everything. Maybe consider the aspect?
  29. [R62] 1/5 · US Waste of GB: Why am I jumping through hoops to get to letter b
  30. [R57] 1/5 · US Lied about price: Price said $4.99 was charged $10 this is what’s wrong with this Apple Store they have so many restrictions on apps but have no problem with the apps they do approve robbing you and lying to you

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store