There are thousands of toddler apps. Here are well-known educational ones side by side, what each is best at, and which are free, using facts each app publishes, checked 23 October 2026.
Best free option: Khan Academy Kids (ages 2–8, free, no ads, English). Best for first words in any language or two at once: EveryLingo (ages 0–6, free version, one-time payment for full access). For speaking practice: Speech Blubs (subscription).
EveryLingo made this comparison, so we have stuck to facts each app publishes itself, checked 23 October 2026.
| App | What it does | Ages | Price (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EveryLingo | First words in 142 language options, one or two at once; your own photos and voice | 0–6 | Free version; $29.99 once or $4.99 for 1 month |
| Khan Academy Kids | Broad preschool app in English: reading, maths, stories | 2–8 | Free, no ads |
| Sago Mini First Words | First words with speech recognition that listens to the child; English, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish | 0–5 | Subscription after a free trial |
| First Words Deluxe | 150+ English words in five categories; phonics option | 0–5 | $4.99, plus a $4.99 word pack |
| Speech Blubs | Children copy other children saying words and sounds; 6 languages | 1–8 | Subscription: $14.49/month or $59.99/year |
| Lingokids | English activities, songs and early-learning games | 2–8 | Free version; Plus $14.99/month |
| Gus on the Go | About 90 words per language, one app per language (last updated 2018) | 0–5 | $3.99 per language |
Khan Academy Kids is free with no ads or subscriptions. EveryLingo has a free version with no sign-up and no time limit, and full access is a one-time payment. Several others offer free versions or trials that turn into subscriptions, so check the store listing before you start.
The World Health Organization recommends no more than one hour of sedentary screen time a day for 2- to 4-year-olds (less is better), and none for babies under 1. Short sessions make the most of any app. Screen time and learning words.
Khan Academy Kids is completely free with no ads. EveryLingo has a free version with no sign-up for first words in any language.
Simple apps with pictures, clear sounds and no time pressure. EveryLingo (from age 0) and Khan Academy Kids (from age 2) are good starting points; keep sessions short.
Yes. Khan Academy Kids and EveryLingo show no ads.
There is a free version with no sign-up and no time limit: play the games with a starter set of words in any language or language pair, and make your own word cards too. Full access unlocks all 720+ words and more of your own cards for a one-time payment of $29.99 USD (lifetime) or $4.99 USD (1 month). No subscription.
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