Comparison

Sumdog vs Mathseeds

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

Head to head
About

Sumdog

This app offers personalized math and spelling practice for children aged 5-14 through engaging games and adaptive learning. It uses diagnostic tests to tailor learning journeys and provides virtual rewards to motivate students. Parents can set up accounts for home use or connect to school-assigned work.

Highlights
  • Personalized adaptive learning
  • Engaging single and multiplayer games
  • Thousands of standards-aligned questions
  • Virtual coin rewards system
  • 3D avatar and house personalization
  • Diagnostic assessment
Features
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Make learning fun with Sumdog! Sumdog delivers highly engaging personalized practice for math and spelling, both in-school and at home. Suitable for children aged 5-14, our adaptive learning games and online rewards motivate children to learn and encourages regular practice. When children first use Sumdog, we run a short diagnostic test to provide a snapshot of their learning and areas for development. Our adaptive learning engine then uses the outcomes of the diagnostic to ensure each child’s starting point on Sumdog is at the right level. From this point, our sophisticated adaptive algorithms create a personalized learning journey based for each child based on their progress. - Over 30 engaging single and multiplayer games - Thousands of standards-aligned questions designed to consolidate and extend in-class learning - Virtual coin rewards to motivate children to learn - A 3D avatar, house and garden for children to personalize “I never thought an online program could do so much in such short bursts of time.” D. Hendershot, West Elementary, Kansas, US. Account set-up If your child has an account from school: Your child can log in with their details from their school. They’ll then be able to access any work that has been set by their teachers. If your child does not have an account from school: In the Sumdog app, parents can purchase a family plan covering up to 3 children. Once you’ve done this, you’ll create logins for your child to use the app. This gives them access to Sumdog’s games, and thousands of math, spelling and grammar questions. Subscription details: Your subscription starts with a free trial period and then changes to a subscription from $8.99 per month. No commitment period. Download the app and get started today! The amount will be deducted automatically every month via your Apple account. As long as the "Automatic renewal" feature is not disabled via the Apple account settings on your device, the subscription will automatically renew every month no later than 24 hours before your subscription period expires. Sumdog Terms: https://learn.sumdog.com/en-us/about-us/terms-of-use Sumdog Privacy: https://learn.sumdog.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-policy

About

Mathseeds

This app offers engaging math games and lessons for children aged 3-9, designed to build foundational math skills. It features interactive activities, rewards, and progress tracking to foster an early love of mathematics and prepare children for school.

Highlights
  • Counting games
  • Number recognition
  • Shape identification
  • Telling time
  • Problem solving
  • Math puzzles
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Suitable for ages 3–9, this multi-award winning math app includes counting games, numbers, shapes, telling time, problem solving, math puzzles, math games and so much more. Mathseeds: Fun Math Games make learning math fun for young kids. Designed by experienced educators, the program is proven to teach foundational early math skills in just 15 minutes a day. Children love the highly engaging lessons, interactive math games and fun rewards in Mathseeds, which keep kids motivated to keep learning and improving their skills. It’s the perfect way to nurture and early love of math and set them up for school success! Mathseeds includes: • 200 self-paced math lessons that take children from having no math skills to a Grade 3 level • A placement test which matches your child to the right level for their ability • Assessment tests like end-of-map quizzes and Driving Tests ensures your child achieves mastery • Detailed reports let you track your child’s progress • Hundreds of printable worksheets to supplement the online lessons and take their learning offline • And so much more! ABOUT THE MATHSEEDS APP • PROVEN TO WORK: Independent studies show that children who use Mathseeds outperform their peers within weeks of using the program. • SELF-PACED: children are matched to the perfect level in the program and progress at a steady pace. There is also the ability to repeat lessons at any time to reinforce key skills. • SEE REAL PROGRESS: view instant results in your dashboard and receive detailed progress reports, which show you exactly where your child is improving and where extra attention is needed. • CURRICULUM-ALIGNED: Mathseeds aligns to Common Core standards, covering the key skills needed for school success. • LOVED BY PARENTS AND TEACHERS: Mathseeds is used by thousands of parents, homeschoolers and teachers around the world! • LEARN MATH ON THE GO! Your child can learn and play anytime, anywhere on their iPad or desktop. Users must log in with their account details to access Mathseeds. Min requirements: • Wireless internet connection • iPad (5th Generation), iPad Air 2, iPad Pro 1st Generation • iPad Mini 4 • iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE (1st Generation) • iOS 12.0+ • An active trial or subscription. Recommended devices and iOS version: • Latest iPad, Latest iPad Air, Latest iPad Pro • Latest iPad Mini • Latest iPhone • Latest iOS Version. Note: Teacher accounts are currently not supported For assistance or feedback email: info@readingeggs.com MORE INFO • Each subscription provides access to Mathseeds for up to four children • The first month of a monthly subscription is free and includes bonus access to our reading programs • Subscriptions renew automatically; your Apple App Store account will be charged unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Cancel anytime in your Apple App Store Account Settings. Privacy Policy: http://readingeggs.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: http://readingeggs.com/terms/

Screenshots

Sumdog4 screens
Mathseeds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mathseeds at 4.6 against Sumdog's 4.2. Sumdog's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 44%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 239). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Sumdog sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month and Mathseeds sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mathseeds holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sumdog has 1.6K ratings behind it against 239, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Sumdog's written reviews are positive against 44% of Mathseeds's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sumdog ships an update every 2 months, Mathseeds every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sumdog versus Mathseeds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSumdogMathseeds
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.6K ratings)4.6 (239 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better239
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB234 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSumdog Ltd.Blake eLearning

Customer experience

Sumdog

All ratings1,553 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews353 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral10.2%
Negative25.8%

Mathseeds

All ratings239 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

User reviews

Sumdog

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and engaging games
  • 🏆 Competitive leaderboards
  • 🏠 Customizable avatar and house
  • 📚 Helps with learning math, spelling, and grammar
  • 🏫 Useful for schools and teachers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times
  • 🔒 Limited access to premium features without subscription
  • 🤖 Weird or unappealing 3D character models
  • 🔍 Lack of instructions for some games

Mathseeds

From 239 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Engaging for kids
  • 👍 Great for learning math
  • 🚀 Positive screen time
  • 💡 Variety of activities
  • 📈 Improves math skills

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sound issues
  • 🐛 App glitches
  • 🐛 Unnecessary steps in problems
  • 😠 Too hard for some
  • 💰 Too expensive

Bugs and requests

Sumdog

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Flower Defenders game not working properly
  • Goalz game not registering shots correctly
  • Sudden logout issues
  • Incompatibility with certain devices or browsers

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more free games
  • Bring back old 2D games
  • Allow interaction with house and garden items
  • Improve multiplayer functionality
  • Add more customization options for avatar and house

Mathseeds

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Sound stops working
  • App glitches and lags
  • Unnecessary steps in math problems
  • Loading screen issues
  • App crashes
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  • Cannot access the app
  • Links to other apps/websites
  • Audio problems on iPad

Requested features

6 requests
  • Make math problems simpler
  • Add new arcade games
  • Fix sound issues
  • Improve app performance
  • Ensure app stability
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  • Allow access to Mathseeds

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sumdog

Subscriptions1
  • Family Membership7 Days trial$8.991 Month
4 purchases

Mathseeds

Subscriptions4
  • Mathseeds Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Mathseeds+Reading Eggs Monthly1 Month trial$13.991 Month
  • Mathseeds Yearly$49.991 Year
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  • Mathseeds+Reading Eggs Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Sumdog free?
Sumdog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mathseeds free?
Mathseeds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sumdog or Mathseeds?
Mathseeds is rated higher. Sumdog averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Mathseeds averages 4.6 from 239 ratings.
Do Sumdog or Mathseeds have ads?
Neither Sumdog nor Mathseeds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sumdog or Mathseeds?
Sumdog ships an update every 2 months, and Mathseeds every 3 months. Most recently, Sumdog was updated on September 22, 2026 and Mathseeds on September 21, 2026.

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