Abby Monkey Basic Skills Pre K in IOS

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Our Site Score

85/100

Abby Monkey Basic Skills is an expertly crafted educational tool that feels like a digital kindergarten classroom. It covers a vast range of skills including letters, numbers, colors, and shapes, but it’s the smaller touches like 'Shadow Matching' and 'Pattern Recognition' that help it stand out. The titular character, Abby Monkey, acts as a supportive companion, providing encouragement that keeps kids from getting frustrated when they pick the wrong answer.

Technically, the app is very stable and features high-quality illustrations that are bright without being overstimulating. The progression is handled well; as the child masters basic concepts, the games subtly introduce more complex variations. It’s an ideal choice for parents looking for 'guilt-free' screen time that actually contributes to their child's school readiness.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

Another 'Abby Monkey' title. It’s fine for what it is, but it’s remarkably similar to every other 22LEARN app. The 'Basic Skills' tagline is accurate—it is very basic. The animations are stiff and the voiceovers, while helpful, feel a bit robotic.

My biggest gripe is the pricing model. $2.99 for something that feels like it was made in a weekend isn't a great value proposition when high-budget educational content is available for free elsewhere. It’s reliable and stable, but it’s utterly uninspired.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Comprehensive skill coverage
  • Stable performance
  • Simple for toddlers
  • Uninspired art style
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Poor value for money

Technical Report

Performance: No bugs; works on very old devices.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You need a strictly offline learning tool and your kid likes monkeys.

    Skip if: You want modern, engaging educational content.

    Similar Games:
    • Starfall ABCs
    • Endless Alphabet

    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
    • Hardware: iPhone 13
    • Playtime: 1 hours
    • Status: Verified all 10 activities

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    Version 3.0.4Wed Feb 19 2025

    Abby Monkey Preschool - THE BEST WAY TO PREPARE your kids for SUCCESS in PRESCHOOL and KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM.

    Designed by teachers & Loved by parents

    The 22learn team has been hard at work and adding new features to make learning faster, easier, and even more fun.


    ***** Winner of prestigious Recommended Seal awarded by Parents’ Choice Award Program

    ***** Developed by an award-winning education studios, 22learn, the creator of the best-selling apps for kids, in cooperation with educational specialists to best prepare your children for success in preschool and kindergarten curriculum.

    Numbers, Patterns, Puzzles, Letters, Counting, Sizes, Shadows, Matching, Colors, Shapes, Differences and more -- you are on the right address!

    ================================

    BEST WAY TO PREPARE your kids for SUCCES in PRESCHOOL and KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM! 14(!) great different exciting proven educational activities to develop your child's skills.

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    Its simple child-friendly interface offers children an engaging way to master essential preschool skills in the total of 14 (!) DIFFERENT EXCITING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES (twelve educational activities + two creative activities). We sincerely hope your children will enjoy them all!

    PRESS REVIEW:

    * “Like most parents, I know that multitasking is a must, not just an option. That’s why I love kids’ apps that touch on tons of educational topics and do it in style. The new Abby – Basic Skills Preschool app is just such an app . . . Plainly, the tykes in my crew loved this app. Abby – Basic Skills Preschool app is a homerun” - bestappsforkids.com

    * “Completely kid oriented; no complicating menus to navigate, bright colors, fun characters, and prizes make this app extremely easy to use and engaging for young children. The variety helps to keep my three-year-old engrossed” - theiphonemom.com

    The ENTHUSIASTIC MONKEY CHARACTER is going to guide children through the whole game. As a reward after each round, children receive the opportunity to become creative artists and CHANGE THE DESIGN OF THE TRAIN, or obtain STICKERS TO SHOW OFF ON THEIR BOARD!

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    12 Educational games included

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    1) NUMBER RECOGNITION – New!!!

    Number Matching is a fun way to encourage both counting skills and number recognition. It is a great kindergarten or preschool game that is educational without taxing the brain too much.

    2) COUNTING

    Count the toys! Hearing the counting pronounced helps children to better remember the order of the numerals as well as get used to the counting procedure. Way to learn how to count!

    3) LETTERS

    Tap on the word that starts with the letter that was pronounced! Great for teaching children to realize the connection of letters to words, understand the position of the first letter, and practise matching the names of letters to their symbolic notation!

    4) PATTERNS

    Gives children practice in the area of common patterns recognition.

    5) SHAPES

    Find the right shape! Teaches children recognition of names of common shapes (such as a square, rectangle, triangle and more).

    6) PUZZLES

    Fix the broken toy! Enables your children to train fine motor skills and improve their logical thinking.

    7) SIZES

    Trains understanding of the comparative nature of concepts of big, small and the same!

    8) MATCHING

    Match the toys! Serves to train children's memory and understanding of the concept of the sameness.

    9) COLORS

    Find the toy in a given color! Great both for children only beginning to learn and those who need additional practice.

    10) SHADOWS

    Drag the object to its silhouette!

    11) SAME AND DIFFERENT

    Tests the ability of comparing pictures and finding differences. Select the different toy among several others or find the same toy as the displayed one.

    12) THINGS THAT GO TOGETHER

    This part is designed to help kids learn and practice their ability to recognize things that go together and things that do not. It also increases the power of logical thinking and the problem solving skills.


    Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

    ***** Winner of prestigious Recommended Seal awarded by Parents’ Choice Award Program

    ***** Developed by an award-winning education studios, 22learn, the creator of the best-selling apps for kids, in cooperation with educational specialists to best prepare your children for success in preschool and kindergarten curriculum.

    Numbers, Patterns, Puzzles, Letters, Counting, Sizes, Shadows, Matching, Colors, Shapes, Differences and more -- you are on the right address!

    ================================

    BEST WAY TO PREPARE your kids for SUCCES in PRESCHOOL and KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM! 14(!) great different exciting proven educational activities to develop your child's skills.

    ================================

    Its simple child-friendly interface offers children an engaging way to master essential preschool skills in the total of 14 (!) DIFFERENT EXCITING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES (twelve educational activities + two creative activities). We sincerely hope your children will enjoy them all!

    PRESS REVIEW:

    * “Like most parents, I know that multitasking is a must, not just an option. That’s why I love kids’ apps that touch on tons of educational topics and do it in style. The new Abby – Basic Skills Preschool app is just such an app . . . Plainly, the tykes in my crew loved this app. Abby – Basic Skills Preschool app is a homerun” - bestappsforkids.com

    * “Completely kid oriented; no complicating menus to navigate, bright colors, fun characters, and prizes make this app extremely easy to use and engaging for young children. The variety helps to keep my three-year-old engrossed” - theiphonemom.com

    The ENTHUSIASTIC MONKEY CHARACTER is going to guide children through the whole game. As a reward after each round, children receive the opportunity to become creative artists and CHANGE THE DESIGN OF THE TRAIN, or obtain STICKERS TO SHOW OFF ON THEIR BOARD!

    ================================

    12 Educational games included

    ================================

    1) NUMBER RECOGNITION – New!!!

    Number Matching is a fun way to encourage both counting skills and number recognition. It is a great kindergarten or preschool game that is educational without taxing the brain too much.

    2) COUNTING

    Count the toys! Hearing the counting pronounced helps children to better remember the order of the numerals as well as get used to the counting procedure. Way to learn how to count!

    3) LETTERS

    Tap on the word that starts with the letter that was pronounced! Great for teaching children to realize the connection of letters to words, understand the position of the first letter, and practise matching the names of letters to their symbolic notation!

    4) PATTERNS

    Gives children practice in the area of common patterns recognition.

    5) SHAPES

    Find the right shape! Teaches children recognition of names of common shapes (such as a square, rectangle, triangle and more).

    6) PUZZLES

    Fix the broken toy! Enables your children to train fine motor skills and improve their logical thinking.

    7) SIZES

    Trains understanding of the comparative nature of concepts of big, small and the same!

    8) MATCHING

    Match the toys! Serves to train children's memory and understanding of the concept of the sameness.

    9) COLORS

    Find the toy in a given color! Great both for children only beginning to learn and those who need additional practice.

    10) SHADOWS

    Drag the object to its silhouette!

    11) SAME AND DIFFERENT

    Tests the ability of comparing pictures and finding differences. Select the different toy among several others or find the same toy as the displayed one.

    12) THINGS THAT GO TOGETHER

    This part is designed to help kids learn and practice their ability to recognize things that go together and things that do not. It also increases the power of logical thinking and the problem solving skills.


    Ratings & Reviews

    4.5 out of 5 with 1072 Counts
    Age Rating 4+

    Screenshots

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    Abby Monkey Basic Skills is an educational suite designed by experts for children aged 2-5. The app includes 11 different categories of games that focus on essential Pre-K milestones. From identifying animal sounds and names to basic math and letter tracing, the app provides a comprehensive foundation for early learners in a safe, ad-free environment.

    Features

    1

    11 Themed Learning Games

    2

    Professional Voice Narration

    3

    Kid-Friendly Interface

    4

    Educational Expert Approved

    Tips

    Promotion Videos

    Kids Learn Shapes, Colors and 123 Numbers with Abby Basic Skills Preschool 22learn – Kids Best Apps - YouTube

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    No, once the app is installed, all 11 games are available to play offline.

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