codeSpark Academy vs LetterSchool
codeSpark Academy
code-spark.orgLetterSchool
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| Figure | codeSpark Academy | LetterSchool |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7.99/mo | $5/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · Kinder Apps | 8.2 (#8) | 8.9 (#2) |
| Headquarters | Pasadena, California, United States | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says the service does not include pop-up or other third-party ads, does not sell collected information, and lets adults request review or deletion of information collected about associated children. | The privacy policy says LetterSchool does not seek to collect personally identifiable information directly from children under 13 and does not collect or store payment data. |
| Purpose | codeSpark Academy is a learn-to-code platform for children, with the home page describing it for ages 4 to 10. | LetterSchool teaches children to write and spell through handwriting, phonics, numbers, and spelling activities. |
| Support | The FAQ lists support hours as Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific and Saturday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon Pacific. | The help page directs users to contact [email protected] for assistance. |
Plans
LetterSchool
- Free appFree
- Monthly Plan$9.99 a month
- School student license$9.99, paid once
- School student license$9.99, paid once
- Yearly Plan$59.99 a year
In their own words
codeSpark Academy
codeSpark Academy has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
LetterSchool
LetterSchool teaches handwriting, phonics, numbers and spelling through activities for young children. It is described as designed for ages three to eight, with a listed target age range of two to six. Letter practice moves through guided tapping, tracing and independent writing. The app gives visual and auditory feedback and corrects each line as a child draws it. Languages listed include English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Dutch, Japanese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish and Arabic. English users can choose Handwriting Without Tears, Zaner-Bloser or D’Nealian handwriting styles. The free app costs nothing and includes five uppercase and lowercase letters, five shapes and three CVC flashcards covering nine words. Paid access is listed from $1.92/mo (annual), with a 7-day trial. LetterSchool is available on Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. The school offering is currently iOS-only as LetterSchool – Block Letters. The maker says the app has no ads or social media and does not seek to collect personally identifiable information directly from children under 13.