Name: Montessori Preschool, Kids 3-7
Rating: 4.39757 (3217 reviews)

User Reviews for Montessori Preschool, Kids 3-7

4.4 out of 5

3.2K Ratings

6 years ago, Bebita1_0_8

Loving this ap

Wonderful supplemental learning tool for children. My children are 4-9 and they both enjoy this virtual classroom. The mini class rooms all contain many games and work studies that are fun and comprehensive. The practical life games are a great touch, allowing children to help the school and interact with virtual students is great. Only 4 stars because we do have intermittent crashes. Also the eggs hunt is one of the kids favorite things; we would like to see it more than a few times. With eggs showing up in new places. Thanks for the great content. Highly recommend

4 years ago, Priskittles

Trial to subscription is misleading

I downloaded this for my 3 year old to do at home. He usually attends a bilingual Montessori school. I figured I’ll let the trial period transfer to the monthly subscription if he liked it. Much to my disgust, I discovered that the trial automatically transfers to a $65/year annual subscription instead of the monthly subscription. I wasn’t even given an option to choose monthly or annual. Totally unethical! Who does that? Now that I’ve already been charged I know they won’t want to refund me at all even though I cancelled it. They count on people not noticing this so they can charge you the full amount. I wouldn’t mind the $65 charge so much if I thought the app was worth it, but it’s not. It’s not very intuitive on what are the actual activities vs what’s random stuff in the classroom that just makes sounds. Also, why is there not cursive hand writing lessons in this app? That’s part of the core Montessori learning experience. My friend recommended Kahn Academy Kids to me as a 100% free alternative (no trial). It loads faster, has better content, and has a more intuitive layout. I would rather pay $65/year for that than for this Montessori Preschool app. If I was refunded the annual fee less a 1 month subscription fee I would consider changing my review to 4 stars.

5 years ago, HorribleSpider

No thanks

This is not a free app as advertised. You can’t do a single thing without subscribing. The subscription cost is absurdly high when you consider how many apps offer at least SOME of this type of content for free. The preview they offer isn’t enough to entice me into doing a free trial, especially when it seems “free trials” for apps are meant to dupe people into paying the subscription. I didn’t see ANY promise of continued content being produced, so why would someone do a monthly or yearly subscription? That’s like a textbook book, with a finite amount of content, coming with a monthly subscription rate. Umm, no thanks. I might pay a flat rate for it if the preview made it look worth it, but it definitely doesn’t seem worth subscribing. My daughter is 2.5 years old and she’d be done with all the matching, sorting, color, shapes and a couple other things in the preview after about an hour. If there’s more to explore for her developmental range, I didn’t see it in the preview.

4 years ago, K***st**n<3

Great app for 3-4 year old

Our daughter loves this app!! We originally signed her up when she was 3 yrs old but she’s still loving it at 4 too. There’s practical play along with basic Montessori principles. Simple visual and auditory aids are such a nice break from the fluorescent colors and loud sounds which usually accompany children’s games and apps. We’ve also printed out the PDFs that come with the app for her to color and she loves it. Upon switching devices we had a problem and reached out to customer service which was extremely quick to reply and very helpful to solve our issue. The cost of the app may seem pricey but IMO it is well worth it.

6 years ago, catflynn23

Perfection!

My son started using Montessori Preschool when he was 2. He is 3.5 now and I am continually amazed by how much he has absorbed from using the app on a regular basis. I love that it gives him freedom to explore concepts independently, just like in an actual Montessori classroom. I also love that there are plenty of opportunities for the two of us to play together. He loves pretending to teach me about different concepts. We reinforce concepts when we teach others, so it is a joy to see him doing that at such a young age. If I could suggest *anything*, it would be the addition of Spanish and French. Or at least on of them :) Also, more simplified games around learning the actual music scale. If developers happen to read this, the music learning portion in the ‘Endless Learning Academy’ app could provide some cool inspiration. We have a subscription to that app as well, but mainly use it for their ear training game. Thank you, Edoki Academy for a beautiful app! You are an integral part of my son’s early education! 😊

4 years ago, Annoyed with technology

Good app, lots of variety

The app is very good with a lot of variety, my daughter really engaged with it for the time we had it-she’s just turned 7 so we aren’t keeping it simply because she’s growing out of that stage. BUT I would say it’s a very good app for kids up to 5 or 6. Covers a lot of different subjects without the kids noticing. It’s similar to PBS cute-ness. I had trouble cancelling the subscription now that it’s usefulness is past, but they have sent information to help me contact them directly, so it seems they value customer service as well. Another plus.

4 years ago, Lishakat

Misleading subscription

This app designer displays very unethical behavior unbecoming of a company who produces content for CHILDREN. I Downloaded this app in search of educational content for my 4yr old during the pandemic. I was aware of the trial period however the way that it is pitched is very misleading. I was automatically enrolled into the one year subscription that the app provides at an absurd price for what is offered. I was not given the opportunity to select the one month subscription prior to paying $64. I also see that this app is very active in responding to its customers. I put in a request for a full refund and have canceled the service. I expect and hope to hear from your company soon as well as a prompt return of the money that was taken!

4 years ago, SMC-2017

Overall great app, but inappropriate food item

My toddler has been using this app for a week now and overall it seems great. However there’s a section in the app where kids can learn to cook on the stove. After you select items to cook, you cut them up into small pieces. One of the protein options is sausage and when you start cutting it, it makes a pretty obvious image of a penis (how original.) No other food item that shape seems to cut the same way either. It’s obvious enough that my two year old asked me what it was. Now I feel like I have to sit and watch every detail of this app if he were to continue to use it.

5 years ago, Mini_luke

Bugs and freezes

The game used to be great and works fine but as they added more items which is great the game is lagging out and freezing more and more. The bugs gets my son confused and then deters him from wanting to continue learning and explore. It’ll be great if all the bugs and the freezes can be fixed, otherwise this is becoming a waste of money to subscribe to.

3 years ago, santilucy

Zero stars did not meet expectations

Did the trial app is not user friendly. A year later I get a receipt charge of $59!ask for a refund and canceling the subscription of an app I had to look up because of it all about it that’s how memorable it is. We actually use the homer app way more user friendly and my child has learned a lot. Really upset with their response that they wouldn’t auto renew in 2022 but I’m still being billed for a year you don’t even get an email notifying you of the renewals before hand just a fat bill. Don’t even do the free trial not worth it so they can bill you unexpectedly with no refund. I would give it zero stars if I had the option.

4 years ago, SpicyTea18

Actually Paid For This App

I don’t think I have ever paid a monthly subscription or spent more than $3+ on purchasing an app. However, with my 4 year old absolutely loving and learning from this Montessori Preschool, we had no problem spending the $7 a month. It’s been a great way for him to learn as he is unable to go to preschool due to the conditions of the world. He is always asking us for his iPad so he can do his school work. Our child loves and looks forward to using this app and learning.

4 years ago, Taapl

Not free, not well made

The free version of this app is practically adware for the paid version. Ads in the UI, constant upsell queues, distracting animations until you pay. Were it well made I would consider doing the free trial to see what the paid experience is like, but the paint app showed me this is lower quality than the free Khan Academy Kids app. The differences being that this locks all but a few pictures and the drawing sound likes the gesture and paint by hundreds of milliseconds. I’m glad people are making money helping kids to learn, but it’s got to be better than what’s free. Check out the Khan Academy Kids app for an entirely and permanently free app that covers much of the same curriculum.

5 years ago, Carlos@321

Best teaching app

This is exactly what i was hoping for, an intelligent way to get my children handling a device. They learn by interacting with 3D characters, reading, writing, doing math, learning Chinese. Everything is just like in a classroom, but accessible on Sunday mornings in our living room. Appreciate that the kids don't have to see ads or can't make in app purchases, that to me alone justifies the price. But the concept and development are well worth my bucks as well.

6 years ago, AlrCockburn

Engaging, entertaining and smart

My kids have limited screen time, but when I do allow them to play it has to be educational AND fun. Montessori Preschool really knocks it out of the park on both of those fronts. They can easily switch between sections to find something that is interesting to them, which keeps them fully engaged. You should definitely download this, if you have young kids! Try it for a week and I guarantee you'll love it!!

4 years ago, A_Fast_Racer

Can’t subscribe after 14 tries

I’ve now tried over 14 times to try the free trial on monthly basis. The app is the current version but always gets stuck on the white gear to subscribe. I managed on one try to enter my email and password which it retained, but still can’t get past the gear screen. I’m on 2020 iPad all operating systems current and so frustrated for my kiddo that wants to play the doctor game. I think an app owner / developer should try the subscription functions themselves from multiple devices to be sure they work. Nothing more of a turnoff than not being able to pay for an app and not be able to move past the buy us now screen.

4 years ago, Cattsung

Great app, very educational, several different activities

There is a problem in the app. I have subscribed monthly, but out of the blue the app says that I am not subscribed, when I reclick to subscribe it says that I am already subscribed .... but all features are locked. So I am paying for the service but not being able to access it. Not sure why... could someone please help.

2 years ago, hypnocakes

My daughter’s favorite

It’s so hard to navigate the pros and cons of introducing young children to technology. But I feel good about this app. Personally, I greatly prefer paying an annual subscription over bombarding the kids with ads. It’s so manipulative to be a “free” app that pushes pop-ups on kids every few minutes. I’d gladly pay for quality media to avoid advertisers in my kid’s content.

5 years ago, Buffy Keave

Five stars

Very satisfied with this product, better than most other educational apps that I have tested, my kids also enjoy it. I recommend testing it for free before buying, then you can get the feedback directly from your kids, after all, it is them who have to like it and learn with it. My twins have learned so much from this, great discovery that I recommend to all parents of young kids!

5 years ago, Bess@1

Great purchase

Even though I try to minimize getting paid apps for my children, this one made it on the list of selective few that I purchased. Why? Pleasant graphics and games, clearly designed by teachers or people who know how to keep kid's interest and focus on task. My kids can do math, play with words or objects, play with a 3D pig. The hardest part is to take the Ipad away when it is time to go to bed ;) 5 stars for this!

6 years ago, //independentThinker

Worth the Subscription

My daughter is almost 4 and LOVES the Montessori Preschool app. She’s learning in a way that’s fun for her. I’ve also noticed that the app was built with attention to detail and I’m impressed. This is the first app I’ve ever reviewed or subscribed to. Well done to the team that built this, thank you for dedicating your time and efforts towards building an app that provides quality education for young children that’s also affordable.

4 years ago, Shamickaw

Awesome

This app is great so far and my three year old loves it. Also, about the featured review... unless you’ve changed the app, there was nothing that looked like a penis and I wonder if the person that wrote that review has ever seen one. It’s sad that people take anything that is shaft shaped and try to make something out of nothing. Stop trying to ruin children’s games because you’re a Karen.

5 years ago, Thomas@345

Great fun!!

After wanting my daughter to prepare for starting school, i compared multiple educational apps. What i appreciate about this one is the way in which it blends concepts and learning with playful discovery. Definitely a new favorite for my daughter, and i expect her to like it for a while (5 years old). A bit expensive, but as long as there are regular updates, it is worth the purchase for me.

6 years ago, RanRoc

Impossibly hard to cancel

My child enjoys the app, but in the past I experienced the same issue as others - It was nearly impossible to cancel. After spending a lot of time and energy trying to cancel and emails to the company about a glitch with their system, I finally removed my CC info so that they couldn't continue billing me. I followed their instructions multiple times and I went about several different routes to attempt cancellation. I'd love to buy the app again, but will not until I hear that this issue has been resolved.

2 years ago, VKatrina

Annual subscription - worked only a month, won’t reimburse

The different games is a great thought, but the app and execution is terrible. I purchased an annual membership, and it worked only for a month and a half. The app opens up, but then crashes every time, and I’ve tried it in 4 devices (Kindle fire, 2 ipads and iPhone). I contacted yen company and they said to dispute the cost with Apple for reimbursement, but Apple only reimburses purchase jn the last 30 days. The company won’t reimburse me the rest of my annual subscription cost. So, terrible app and terrible, unethical company.

2 years ago, NoahOliver's dad

My child loves this app

I did a good amount of research on similar applications before subscribing and I’m glad I went with this one. He also has video games on his iPad, but that doesn’t stop him from engaging with this app on a daily basis — which is awesome because this is the only app that’s useful for him to really learn.

3 years ago, snsakama

GREAT but one thing

I instaled this game for my sister she loved it till it started kicking her out and saying please try again i always check the internet and its fine i even turned the internet off then on she still plays this but mostly plays ABCmouse Thank you for making this game

6 years ago, SaraC81

Makes counting fun for my daughter

Decided to continue with the monthly subscription after the free trial period. My 5 year-old daughter loves it. She thinks it hilarious that she can "count" to one million now and I'm happy that it keeps her interested in learning. There are often updates with lots of other activities for her to work on, too.

2 years ago, Victoria Edris

The 1 app I happily pay for

My son normally turns his nose to any kind of educational book or app I show him. BUT NOT THIS ONE! He begs for more time to play on this app. I love to hear him practice the sounds of letters. He enjoys all the different choices of play there are and will sing praises to himself when he does well! Download this ASAP.

5 years ago, Alice#23

Excellent quality

while this app is not cheap, my kids like to play it a lot. the math games are particularly well designed. did not have much knowledge of Montessori before purchasing this, but the kids are learning AND enjoying it, other than the chinese class room. Please update more content every month!

5 years ago, hjfb@55

Fun games

Enjoyed the games. nice learning, lots of math, but also reading or playing with words. some seem a bit older, but my kid does not seem to mind and has just as much fun with those. Don't care much for the Chinese classroom. The reason, i give this app 5 stars is bcs of the nice designs and the system of recompensation- it really works for us.

6 years ago, RETIX444

Great job Edoki!

My kids (4 and 6) love Edoki Academy apps. We've downloaded a bunch of them and have never been disappointed. The great thing about this one is that there are so many activities available in one place. It also balances the different subjects (math, reading, art and practical) really well, so they never get bored of it.

4 years ago, John McE

Great App!

My granddaughter had been attending a Montessori school until COVID hit and they shut down. We babysit her two days a week and were looking for something to keep her intellectually challenged. This app was great for her. It provides the necessary challenge and the logic to go from lesson to lesson is just as valuable. Highly recommend it.

6 years ago, nschulist

I really like it

It's great to be able to find a product that isn't full of advertisements with content that was created by Montessori teachers. The graphics are appealing and each of the activities were really well-conceived. Looking forward to future updates.

5 years ago, VBMumm

Good learning, confusing trial process

Hi, I signed up for the trial subscription to let my toddler play with it and decide. She liked it for a while and then decided she preferred another app. I went to cancel and it looks like I was signed up for a yearly subscription vs a monthly. I do not recall being given a choice... that is super frustrating! From a teaching perspective, games were good, especially for teaching the alphabet. But my kiddo just preferred something else.

6 years ago, LyPatchett

Best educational app for pre-K!

Honestly, I'm not one to write app reviews but I'm so impressed with this app that I had to share my experience! My kindergartener uses Jolly Phonics at school for reading and the literacy activities in Montessori Academy (letter sounds, picture books, phonics, letter shapes, tracing, etc.) are a great supplement. She also really loves the arts section...so many colors and fun sounds.

5 years ago, xyz@321

Good quality app

Educational material, with lots of hours to discover the different levels, classrooms, hallway characters and games. The reward system motivates them to always stay focussed until the end of the game. Sometimes, the content is almost overwhelming for my little one, parental guidance needed, as she is only 3,5.

5 years ago, Mmurphy188

Latest update breaks expensive software

At something around $80/year for a children’s app, I have certain expectations around testing and stability. This latest update has left the platform hanging for sometimes 20-30 signals with no feedback at all and accepting no input. For a four year old, that’s especially uncool. This is on a midrange iPad new from 2019. I am assuming that someone will address this shortly, otherwise I have to look into finding out how much we have paid and work on getting it cancelled and returned.

4 years ago, cayshavers

My 2 Year Old is Learning

This is the most amazing education app for my 2 year old I have found and worth every dollar. There are so many layers to this game, so many interactive things to do, and within those activities and themes are even more activities. Endless fun and learning.

6 years ago, Guyer9

learing new things everyday

My child has been able to learn a lot of new things every single day because of the interactive platform available on the app. This will definitely give him an edge over the others when he finally goes to school.

6 years ago, Stacia Farrah

very friendly team

the customer team of the app is extremely professional and friendly and they respond all our questions and grievances instantly and they are very gracious in accepting criticism and rectifying any issues that we have had. Highly recommended!

5 years ago, JenniferJennifer@321

Good learning

What i like about this app is that it works with the child's curiosity. Everything is designed to evoke interest in learning and discovering. So many great details help learn even when the kid is not doing specific exercices. I would appreciate more classrooms on specific topics, maybe for a future update?

4 years ago, me_ninja

Great app, but issues after update

My daughter loves this app! But after the recent upgrade, there are certain sections/games she tries to play but it just keeps loading. This happens when she tries to go into the garden or the shop. Can you please fix. Thanks!

5 years ago, Annie@54

Great app

This is the first time I take the time to comment so seriously, because my five-year-old absolutely loved it. After downloading the free trial version, he was very interested so I then subscribed to the paid version. Found great games that kept him busy and interested for a while!

6 years ago, Obadias Covill

Homeschooling

We are a homeschooling family and we've been using Montessori Preschool since last April, it's a really great app because it offers educational content AND fun stuff for the kids when they need a break. Thank you for allowing us to disable the fun stuff in the Settings!

7 years ago, averrunci

We LOVE it!!

AND our 3 year old does too! This is a wonderful, smartly conceived educational app. Edoki’s support team is friendly, responsive, and professional on the rare occasion something goes wrong, and they work quickly to squash bugs that arise with new updates and fresh content. Thank you !!

6 years ago, catharine60

Wow

I'm really speechless. Educational games have come a long way since I was a kid back in the 80s. Downloaded this app to keep my nieces busy when I babysit them. They're obsessed with starting school, but that won't be for another couple of years. This is a nice substitute and they're already counting!!

1 year ago, Therapist in NJ

Waste of my money

I was initially thrilled with this app as a virtual therapist working with little children. However a few months ago my primary activity on the app stopped working and the developers have only responded that it is a known bug and will be fixed in the next version. It’s four months already and this $60 app is just sitting unused on my desktop. How is this fair?

4 years ago, dnshdnfn

Needs work

I’m not going to leave a long review but I do want to stop in and mention how disappointing it is to see such a great app have such little functionality for the target age group. Small children are not able to start their touch within the bezel so all I see is my little one switch screens and pull down the lock screen or close the app altogether. Please fix this and I would gladly pay.

5 years ago, MICHAELMA GEORGEER

Busy Momma/Teacher

We are homeschool parents of five. Our 2-year-old is at the 4-year-old level on this now because she loves it! It keeps her busy & learning when I need to get things done:) Our 6, 10 & 12-year-olds like the science & "shopping" areas too!

2 months ago, ALK8817

TERRIBLE

This app just stopped working and continues to ask me to purchase. I sent them a receipt of my subscription and for 2 weeks they can’t tell me what’s wrong. I’ve asked them for my money back and now they aren’t responding. Same thing with their other app Joy of Reading. I am reporting them. UPDATE: Looks like they responded but LIED. You didn’t help. You didn’t respond after I asked for my money back! I spoke to Valerie and Marie. And both ignored me. AVOID THIS APP AT ALL COSTS!!!!

Description

Looking for an app for your child to whizz through PreK and Kindergarten? Montessori Preschool covers phonics, reading, writing, numbers, colors, shapes, nursery rhymes, coloring and even coding! It is the #1 Montessori app worldwide. Designed by certified Montessori teachers with years of classroom experience, it is a fun child-centred app, perfect for children from 3 to 7. Math Our math curriculum covers learning to count, recognize numbers, trace them… from zero to 1 million. Introduction to addition and subtraction using Montessori materials are also available. Early Literacy From sounds to phonics to reading. In a Montessori classroom, early literacy starts before learning to read. Children are exposed to sounds and train their ear to identify them before putting a name on a letter. In the Early Literacy class, children can start with fun sound games like “I spy” and move all the way to reading comprehension. Logic and coding The app also offer pre-coding and reasoning games. Nursery Rhymes Younger children love our latest additions: Wheels on the bus and Head, shoulders, knees & toes and now Old MacDonald sing alongs. Shapes & Colors A key element of preschool; learn the names of all the shapes and colors but in a fun, interactive way! Nurse's station Help the school nurse take care of the school's children and animals. Children have to recognize the patients' symptoms and give them the right treatment (problem solving and logic with a LOT of fun). Arts & creativity Our Arts class includes an introduction to colors (primary and secondary) as well as many drawing/coloring options and 4 games to learn the basics of music. AR/3D Children can play with the school's hamster and rabbit in Augmented Reality or 3D, depending on your device. Practical Life Because children this age love to reproduce everyday activities done by adults, Maria Montessori included a range of activities like dusting, taking care of plants, cleaning a mirror or washing clothes. Chinese Our cute Chinese classroom offers numbers, songs, vocabulary and Chinese characters. Languages Simply switch languages in the app settings (all 8 languages are included in the subscription price) and start your children on a new learning journey. FEATURES: - A comprehensive Montessori 3-7 years old environment to learn by doing - Regular updates and new content to make the app forever captivating! - An enchanting digital classroom to make learning fun and simple for children at every stage - 4 broad areas of learning grounded in the fundamentals of Montessori: self-correction, autonomy, self-confidence and adaptability - A fun “reward“ system for increased motivation - Parents/teachers benefit from a tailor-made dashboard that tracks each child’s progress and suggests the next activity. Whether you are a newcomer to the world of Montessori, or a seasoned student, Montessori Preschool is sure to take each learner on an enthralling journey! Choose an option: monthly or yearly • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period; monthly or yearly. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. PRIVACY Read our Privacy Policies: https://www.edokiacademy.com/en/privacy-policy & our Terms of Use: https://www.edokiacademy.com/en/terms ABOUT US Edoki Academy’s mission is to provide children with enjoyable early-learning activities using the latest technologies. Our team members, many of whom are young parents or teachers, strive to produce tools that motivate and inspire children to learn, play, and progress. Contact us: [email protected]