ABCmouse offers a free tier called Basic Access, giving families a chance to explore a limited selection of learning activities each day without a subscription. With free access, children can experience ABCmouse's award-winning curriculum in reading, math, science, and art before committing to a full membership. This article explains how free access works, what’s included, and how to upgrade to a paid subscription for unlimited learning.
How Free Access Works
With a Basic Access Account, your child can complete up to 10 curated lessons per day. These lessons are selected from the complete ABCmouse curriculum and cover multiple subjects, including reading, math, science, and art.
- Once the daily limit is reached, additional activities are locked.
- The next day, a new set of 10 activities will be available.
- Families can explore at their own pace while deciding if a full membership is the right choice.
Download the ABCmouse app to get started:
Singing up for the Free Basic tier of ABCmouse
When you open the app for the first time after downloading you will see a screen like the following one giving you the choice of Premium Access (shown on top) and Basic Access (on bottom). Note: The Try It Free button is NOT for the free Basic Access tier; it is to start a free trial of the paid Premium tier. Click on the box that says Basic Access instead if you want to get started with Basic. You can always upgrade at a later time if you want the unlimited access and additional features that come with Premium.
What’s Included in Free Access
With Basic Access, your child will enjoy:
- 10 daily learning activities selected from the ABCmouse curriculum
- Access to My World, which includes:
- My Avatar: personalize your child’s character with outfits, hairstyles, and facial features
Upgrading to a Full Membership
A paid subscription unlocks unlimited access to the complete ABCmouse curriculum, including 13,000+ engaging activities across all subject areas.
Membership Benefits
- Unlimited learning with 13,000+ games and activities
- Personalized Learning Path tailored to your child’s learning journey
- 3 child profiles included per account
- 400+ hours of learning activities
- Risk-free 30-day trial
Pricing
- Monthly Plan: $14.99 USD/month until cancelled
- Annual Plan (Best Value): $79.99/year on ABCmouse.com or $69.99/year through the Apple App Store or Google Play (plus applicable tax) — save up to 55% compared to monthly pricing