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The best first words app depends on what your family needs. This page compares the most popular first words apps for toddlers by age, languages, price and whether you can add your own photos and voice. Prices and features checked 10 October 2026.
For a free general preschool app in English: Khan Academy Kids. For a full course in one new language for an older child: Dinolingo. For first words in your family's language, two languages at the same time, or your own photos and voice: EveryLingo.
EveryLingo made this comparison, so we have stuck to facts each app publishes itself. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.
| App | Ages | Languages | Two languages at once | Own photos and voice | Price (US) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EveryLingo | 0–6 | 142 language options | Yes | Yes | Free version; $29.99 lifetime or $4.99 for 1 month |
| Speech Blubs | 1–8 | Several | Not advertised | Not advertised | $14.99/month or $59.99/year |
| Khan Academy Kids | 2–8 | English | No | No | Free |
| Baby Flash Cards for Toddlers | 0–5 | English | No | Not advertised | $49.99/year after a 7-day trial |
| Sago Mini First Words | 1–5 | English and a few others | Not advertised | Not advertised | $7.99–$9.99/month |
| Bimi Boo | 2–5 | English (menus in many) | No | No | $5.99/month or $39.99/year |
| I'm Learning: First Words | Toddlers | 8 | Separate app and learning language | No | Free + $5.99–$8.99 unlock |
| Dinolingo | 2–12 | 50 | No (one language at a time) | No | $19/month or $199/year |
| Gus on the Go | 0–5 | About 21, one app each | No | No | $3.99 per language |
US prices as listed on 10 October 2026. "Not advertised" means we could not find the feature in the app's own description.
First words in one language or two at the same time, 142 language options, your own photos and voice, no subscription.
Best known for encouraging children to copy sounds and practise speaking.
A completely free, broad preschool app in English.
Simple picture flashcards with words and audio in English.
Playful first words videos and games.
Lots of toddler mini-games for early learning.
Simple first words in 8 languages.
A full language course with videos, songs and games in 50 languages.
About 90 words per language in separate apps, last updated in 2018.
“I love the creativity and customisation behind every game.”
It depends on your family. For a free, general preschool app in English, Khan Academy Kids. For a full course in one new language for an older child, Dinolingo. For first words in your family's language, two languages at the same time, or your own photos and voice, EveryLingo.
Many apps start at age 2. EveryLingo is made for ages 0 to 6, so it can be used even before a child says their first word, and older children enjoy it too.
No. Everyday talking, reading and playing together matter most. A first words app is a short, calm extra that brings the same words back through pictures, sound and games.
Yes. EveryLingo has a free version with no sign-up, and full access is a one-time payment of $29.99 USD lifetime or $4.99 USD for 1 month. Khan Academy Kids is free, and Gus on the Go is a one-time purchase per language.
