ABC Tracing from Dave and Ava

Name: ABC Tracing from Dave and Ava
Rating: 4.1 (6701 reviews)
Author: Dave and Ava Ltd

By: Dave and Ava Ltd

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Features & Capabilities

ABC Tracing from Dave and Ava is a kid-friendly preschool app that teaches the alphabet through tracing, letter sounds, and interactive play. Designed for ages 1-6, it combines phonics practice with engaging animations to build early literacy and vocabulary.

The app features hands-on tracing, hidden objects to boost fine motor skills, and rewards to keep learners motivated. It offers a safe, ad-free environment with parent controls; three letters are free to try, with full access unlocked via in-app purchase. Requires iOS 10+ on supported devices.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Games

By:

Dave and Ava Ltd

Rating:

4.10

(6,701) 2 new ratings

Version:

1.0.2 Last updated: 2018-04-04

Version code:

841819680

Creation date:

2017-10-19

Compatible devices:

Size:

306.32MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 24,144 ▲ 42

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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Developed by:

Dave and Ava Ltd

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/abc-tracing-from-dave-and-ava/id1280283742

Website:

http://youtube.com/daveandava

User Reviews

Users frequently praise the app for its engaging ABC tracing concept and literacy benefits, and some parts (like the numbers game) work well. However, repeated, widespread issues severely affect the experience: confusing pricing and paywalls, cross-device restoration problems, long-standing graphical bugs that obscure letters, stability problems with little recent updates, and marketing that some find misleading. Overall, kids and parents see learning value, but monetization, accessibility, and reliability concerns dominate.

Pros

Kids love it and it helps with early literacy skills (writing/reading).
The ABC tracing/letter formation concept is engaging for young learners.
Historically a favorite/strong ABC learning tool among parents.
Some features (e.g., the numbers game) function correctly.

Cons

Paywall and per-device purchases: free version is very limited, pricing unclear, and users report needing to pay again on different devices.
In-app purchases often cannot be restored across devices or after reinstall, forcing repeated purchases.
Persistent graphics bugs in tracing (letters bug) and grass overlay that obscure letters, with issues ongoing for years.
App stability issues: little to no updates for years, frequent crashes or white screens.
Marketing/advertising concerns: users feel the free version is misleading and that content promotion overstates what's available.