Alphabet Apps

New ABC apps are popping up every day. Some are best for beginning preschoolers who show an interest in letters, and others are for kids closer to reading age. This list is a collection of some of the best alphabet apps out there. Enjoy!

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  • ABC Go Review
    ABC Go
    Teaching ABCs and online literacy at the same time.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
  • Dr. Seuss's ABC Review
    Dr. Seuss's ABC

    Excellent ebook adaptation for the youngest readers.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
  • Fish School Review
    Fish School

    Learn basic ABCs and 123s with colorful fun fish pals.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning 3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
  • Interactive Alphabet - ABC Flash Cards Review
    Interactive Alphabet - ABC Flash Cards

    Kids learn letters and sounds through interactive play.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning 3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
  • Shape-O ABC's Review
    Shape-O ABC's
    Fun, artistic, and educational mix of puzzles and spelling.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning Select
    Platforms: iPad
  • Starfall ABCs Review
    Starfall ABCs

    Great, in-depth alphabet app with fun pictures and sounds.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning 4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
  • Alphabet Fun Review
    Alphabet Fun
    Trace letters and numbers in cute alphabet primer.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning Select
    Platforms: iPad
  • iWriteWords Review
    iWriteWords

    Connect the dots, and learn to write.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning 3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
  • Alphabetic Review
    Alphabetic
    Fast-paced find-the-letters game with opt-in open chat.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
  • Intro to Letters, by Montessorium Review
    Intro to Letters, by Montessorium

    Letter names and sounds for preschool practice.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning 4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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