Many toddler apps are subscriptions that renew every month or year. If you would rather pay once, or not at all, here are good options and how to check before you tap Buy. Prices checked 23 October 2026.
EveryLingo is a one-time payment ($29.99 USD lifetime, or $4.99 USD for one month that doesn't renew) with a free version and no sign-up. Khan Academy Kids is completely free. Gus on the Go is $3.99 once per language.
| App | What it is | Ages | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| EveryLingo | First words with pictures and audio, 142 language options, one or two languages at once, your own photos and voice | 0–6 | Free version; $29.99 once (lifetime) or $4.99 for 1 month, no auto-renewal |
| Khan Academy Kids | Broad preschool app in English | 2–8 | Free, no ads |
| Gus on the Go | About 90 first words per language, one app per language (last updated 2018) | 0–5 | $3.99 once per language |
US prices from each app's own App Store listing or website, checked 23 October 2026.
In the App Store or Google Play listing, a subscription says it renews automatically. A one-time purchase does not.
A free trial that asks for a card usually turns into a paid plan unless you cancel in time.
Store listings show every price. Several monthly and yearly prices mean subscription plans.
Store subscriptions are cancelled in your phone's account settings, not by deleting the app.
Yes. EveryLingo is a one-time payment with a free version, Khan Academy Kids is free, and Gus on the Go is a one-time purchase per language.
No. The 1 Month Pass is a one-time payment of $4.99 USD for 30 days of full access, with no auto-renewal. Lifetime access is a one-time $29.99 USD.
Subscriptions give app makers steady income. For parents they add up over time, so it is worth checking the price per year before you start a trial.
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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