English for FunEnglish learning apps for ages 4–6 compared
We make English for Fun, so this table cannot be perfectly neutral. That is why it only uses what each developer states on its own store listing, links every source, and says plainly when another app may suit you better.
Comparison table
| English for Fun | Khan Academy Kids | Duolingo ABC | Lingokids | Monkey Junior | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ages (developer) | 4–6 | 2–8 | 3–8 (preschool to first grade) | Rated 4+ on the App Store | 0–10 (in the app name) |
| Price | First island of every game free; one payment for full access | Free, no subscriptions | Free, no in-app purchases | Free download; paid membership with free trial, auto-renews | Free download; in-app plans with trial, auto-renew |
| Ads | None | None | None | Membership is ad-free | None |
| Works offline | Yes, after the first visit | Yes, with downloaded content | Yes | Yes, with membership | Yes, after lessons are downloaded |
| Main content | Letter names, numbers 0–20, early maths, shapes and colours, 162 words, first sentences | Reading, maths, phonics, stories, social-emotional skills | Alphabet, phonics, sight words, reading | Maths, reading, science, music, art, social-emotional skills | Vocabulary, phonics, letters, spelling, sentence patterns; several languages |
| Teaches phonics | Not a full programme; the free game Read It! practises 29 short words by sound | Yes | Yes | Not stated on the listing | Yes |
| How you get it | Runs in the browser, nothing to install, no account | iOS and Android app | iOS and Android app | iOS and Android app | iOS and Android app |
When another app may suit you better
- Completely free with phonics: Khan Academy Kids or Duolingo ABC. Both have no ads. Their instructions and stories are in English, which suits children who already understand some English.
- Many subjects and several child profiles: Lingokids.
- A large programme with many levels and languages: Monkey Junior.
When English for Fun fits
- Your child is 4–6 and just starting English, and your family speaks another language at home.
- You prefer one payment with no auto-renewing plan, and a 14-day refund.
- You do not want to create an account for your child or install another app.
- You want maths and shapes in English too, plus free printables for screen-free practice.
- Try the first island of every game free on the games page.
Information about other apps comes from their App Store and Google Play listings on 12 October 2026 and may have changed since. If you spot something out of date, tell us and we will fix it.