Duolingo vs ABCmouse

Duolingo9.0Visit ABCmouse8.8Visit

Higher score Duolingo #3 in Apps For Kids 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Duolingo

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ABCmouse #4 in Apps For Kids 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit ABCmouse

• Duolingo fits best

  Kids focused on learning languages

• ABCmouse fits best

  Early learners wanting a broad curriculum

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Side by side

Feature	Duolingo 9.0/10 Visit ↗	ABCmouse 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Apps For Kids	#4 in Apps For Kids
Best for	Kids focused on learning languages	Early learners wanting a broad curriculum
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan · 14-day trial	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Features Duolingo 0/3 · ABCmouse 0/3
Offline use	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Parent dashboard	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Child profiles	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Age range	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Learning focus	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported languages	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers speaking, writing, reading, and listening in short lessons Placement and personalized review help guide practice Free plan, mobile apps, and limited offline lesson access	Covers reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music Learning paths and progress tools support families and teachers Available on web, iOS, and Android, with offline Premium content
Cons	Focused on language learning rather than general kids activities Free tier is supported by advertising Offline access is limited to downloaded lesson content	Basic access is limited to 10 activities per day Premium costs $14.99 per month for unlimited activities Personalized Learning Paths cover up to three children
Our verdict	Duolingo is a language-learning app and website for learners who want short, interactive practice across speaking, writing, reading, and listening. For kids focused on learning languages, its lessons, placement test, and personalized… Read the review →	ABCmouse is a digital early-learning program for children ages 2–8, combining guided lessons, games, books, videos, songs, puzzles, and interactive activities. Its curriculum ranges across reading, math, science, social studies, art, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Duolingo — where it wins

  • Covers speaking, writing, reading, and listening in short lessons
  • Placement and personalized review help guide practice
  • Free plan, mobile apps, and limited offline lesson access

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on language learning rather than general kids activities
  • Free tier is supported by advertising
  • Offline access is limited to downloaded lesson content

• ABCmouse — where it wins

  • Covers reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music
  • Learning paths and progress tools support families and teachers
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android, with offline Premium content

  Where it doesn't

  • Basic access is limited to 10 activities per day
  • Premium costs $14.99 per month for unlimited activities
  • Personalized Learning Paths cover up to three children

• Duolingo9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A focused language-learning app with short lessons, review, and speaking practice.

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• ABCmouse8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad early-learning curriculum with family and classroom tools across web and mobile.

  Visit ABCmouseFull verdict →