Comparison

Learning Ally Audiobooks vs Musical Multiplication

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Learning Ally Audiobooks

Access a vast library of human-read audiobooks, including bestsellers, classics, and textbooks. This app offers interactive learning tools like synced text highlighting, speed control, and note-taking to support students with reading deficits or visual impairments.

Highlights
  • Human-read audiobook library
  • Synced text highlighting
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Bookmarking
  • Note-taking
  • Textbook access
Features
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This app provides access to Learning Ally’s library of human-read audiobooks, offering an extensive selection of books students want and need to read, including bestsellers, classic literature and textbooks. Now students have interactive learning tools geared to help them succeed, including: highlighted text synced with the audio narration, speed control, bookmarking, highlighting, and note-taking. Learning Ally membership is required to use this app. Learning Ally is for students with dyslexia or other reading deficits who struggle with decoding, fluency or comprehension, who are blind or visually impaired, or who have a physical disability that prohibits them from reading standard print. If you need help getting started with the Learning Ally Audiobook App, please call our Customer Care team at 800-221-4792 or visit LearningAlly.org/Contact-Us to email us.

About

Musical Multiplication

Master multiplication with catchy, original songs designed for elementary-aged children. This app uses the power of music to make memorization fun and effective, with interactive learning and progress tracking to keep kids motivated.

Highlights
  • 42 original multiplication songs
  • Music-based learning for faster memorization
  • Interactive learning with progress tracking
  • Mastery tracking for individual progress
  • Multiple student profiles
  • Offline accessibility
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Introducing the Musical Multiplication app from The Good and the Beautiful! Music makes learning stick—and now your kids can master multiplication through fun, catchy songs! With 42 entirely original songs, this app turns essential math skills into unforgettable tunes, making memorization easy and enjoyable. Research shows that music activates several brain centers at once, helping children memorize faster and retain information longer. Sing along, learn faster, and remember longer! With mastery tracking, your child can see their progress and celebrate every milestone, making learning interactive and motivating. This all-in-one app combines the power of music to help your child master multiplication—wherever you go! Main Features: 42 Original Songs: Catchy tunes that turn multiplication into something your child will never forget. Music-Based Learning: Proven to help kids memorize faster and retain information longer. Interactive Learning: Your child doesn’t just listen—they actively engage with the songs and track their progress. Mastery Tracking: Celebrate progress and identify learning gaps as your child advances. Multiple Student Profiles: Create up to 6 unique student profiles, so each child can have their own personalized progress tracking. Accessible Anywhere: Learn at home or on the go, with offline capabilities. Perfect for Ages 6-12: Designed to help elementary-aged kids master multiplication. Download Musical Multiplication today and watch your child’s math skills soar! Standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA) applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Learning Ally Audiobooks4 screens
Musical Multiplication4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Musical Multiplication at 4.3 against Learning Ally Audiobooks's 3.4. Musical Multiplication also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 42%). Learning Ally Audiobooks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (758 vs 166). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Musical Multiplication sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Learning Ally Audiobooks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Musical Multiplication holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 758 and 166 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Learning Ally Audiobooks's written reviews are positive against 75% of Musical Multiplication's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learning Ally Audiobooks ships an update every 4 months, Musical Multiplication every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Learning Ally Audiobooks versus Musical Multiplication: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearning Ally AudiobooksMusical Multiplication
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (758 ratings)4.3 (166 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.9% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings758 — better166
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB230 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLearning AllyThe Good and the Beautiful LLC

Customer experience

Learning Ally Audiobooks

All ratings758 ratings
Positive55.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative35.9%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive41.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative42.7%

Musical Multiplication

All ratings141 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.9%
Negative16.1%

User reviews

Learning Ally Audiobooks

From 758 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Amazing for people with dyslexia
  • 🚀 Helps with reading and learning
  • 💡 Allows customization of text and audio
  • 👍 Useful for students and college readers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent playback issues and app crashes
  • 🐛 Loses user's place in books
  • 🔋 Drains battery when screen is locked
  • 🐛 Glitchy user interface and navigation

Musical Multiplication

From 166 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging and useful for kids
  • 👍 Makes memorization fun and effective
  • 👍 Helps kids learn multiplication facts
  • 👍 Catchy songs that get stuck in kids' heads

Room to improve

  • 💰 App may be a bit expensive for its simplicity
  • 📱 Not available on computers, only mobile devices
  • 🤔 Methodology may be confusing or ineffective for some kids

Bugs and requests

Learning Ally Audiobooks

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in or access account
  • Books fail to download or disappear from library
  • Inconsistent performance across different devices
  • Syncing issues between mobile and desktop apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more recent and popular book titles
  • Improve audio playback controls and options
  • Implement a sleep timer or auto-off feature
  • Better integration with other devices and platforms

Musical Multiplication

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues and inability to save student profiles
  • Restrictions on retrying questions

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to create custom playlists of specific multiplication facts
  • More content and features beyond just the songs

In-app purchases

None

Learning Ally Audiobooks

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Musical Multiplication

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$26.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited one-time purchase$35.99

Questions

Is Learning Ally Audiobooks free?
Learning Ally Audiobooks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Musical Multiplication free?
Musical Multiplication is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learning Ally Audiobooks or Musical Multiplication?
Musical Multiplication is rated higher. Learning Ally Audiobooks averages 3.4 out of 5 from 758 ratings, while Musical Multiplication averages 4.3 from 166 ratings.
Do Learning Ally Audiobooks or Musical Multiplication have ads?
Neither Learning Ally Audiobooks nor Musical Multiplication shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learning Ally Audiobooks or Musical Multiplication?
Learning Ally Audiobooks ships an update every 4 months, and Musical Multiplication every 2 months. Most recently, Learning Ally Audiobooks was updated on November 2, 2026 and Musical Multiplication on November 8, 2026.

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