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ABCya! vs GCompris
Both stand on educational games. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMacWeb
Choose ABCya! for grade-organized educational games across mixed subjects, with six games available free each week and larger collections through subscription. Look elsewhere if offline play is essential or if the six weekly free games do not meet your needs.
Visit ABCya! Free plan Open source AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
GCompris combines a broad set of children’s activities with teacher controls and offline use. Check the macOS version note and iOS limitation if platform availability matters.
Visit GComprisThe facts
| ABCya! | GCompris | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | ABCya Family Yearly: $79 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | abcya.com | gcompris.net |
| On educational games | #3 of 31 | #1 of 31 |
ABCya!: what it does well
- Organizes games by grade level and skill.
- Covers language arts, math, art, and music.
- Lists more than 300 games and activities.
- Adds new content monthly.
- Provides six free games each week.
What to know first
- Free access is limited to six games each week.
- The iOS app requires an internet connection.
- Offline play is unavailable.
- An active subscription cannot be canceled during its current period.
GCompris: what it does well
- More than 100 activities across varied learning areas
- Works without an Internet connection
- Educators can select levels by a child’s skill
- Teacher companion supports custom datasets and some results
- Available for Android, Linux, macOS and Windows
What to know first
- Latest version is not yet available for macOS
- Not available for iOS
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