Elephant Learning Math Academy vs Dad, I'm Bored
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Elephant Learning Math Academy
This app helps children understand math through personalized games and puzzles, aiming to teach a year of mathematics in three months with just 30 minutes of weekly use. It offers adaptive learning, progress tracking, and parent support to build confidence and a love for math.
- Personalized math games and puzzles
- Adaptive learning based on student progress
- Elephant Age for tracking mathematical understanding
- Parent reports and teaching videos
- Short, manageable practice sessions
- Placement assessment for starting level
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Help your child understand math—and feel confident using it with Elephant Learning. We guarantee that your student will learn at least 1 year of mathematics over the course of 3 months using our system just 30 minutes per week. When math feels frustrating, more practice is not always the answer. Elephant Learning helps your child build the understanding behind the answers, through personalized games and puzzles from counting to algebra. Over 200,000 students have used our system and we are approaching 250,000 years of mathematics taught. The best part is, students come out of our system loving mathematics. PROGRESS THAT STARTS WITH UNDERSTANDING Your child starts at the right level because a placement assessment identifies the concepts they understand. Adaptive activities respond to their learning, helping them strengthen foundations and move forward when they are ready. PRACTICE THAT FEELS LIKE PLAY Give your child room to think, try, and try again. Games turn mathematical ideas into interactive challenges, so practice becomes an opportunity to explore instead of another worksheet to finish. KNOW HOW TO HELP Follow your child's progress with Elephant Age, a measure of their mathematical understanding. Reports and teaching videos help you see what they are learning and why, so you can support them with greater confidence. A ROUTINE THAT FITS FAMILY LIFE Start with 10 minutes a day, three days a week. Short sessions make consistent practice manageable. Worksheets and suggested activities help you bring the ideas into life beyond the screen. Whether your child needs stronger foundations or is ready for a new challenge, Elephant Learning meets them where they are. Get started with Elephant Learning, or sign in to continue your family's learning journey. An active subscription is required. Features and student limits depend on your plan. Terms and conditions: https://www.elephantlearning.com/terms-conditions Privacy policy: https://www.elephantlearning.com/privacy-policy
Dad, I'm Bored
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Dad, I'm Bored turns the most annoying two words in parenting into something to do — in seconds, without a screen. Your kid says they're bored. You tap one big button, and they get three quick, real-world activity ideas to pick from. No endless scrolling, no ads, no screen-time-as-reward — just something to actually go do. HOW IT WORKS • Add your kids once — ideas are tailored to each kid's age. • Stock a library of "Plays" (activities your family can do). • Kid taps "I'M BORED!" → three ideas → they pick one → go. BUILD YOUR LIBRARY IN SECONDS Snap a photo of a toy bin, game shelf, or craft drawer and the app turns what it sees into age-appropriate activities you can add with a tap. Or start from a hand-picked library of screen-free activities grounded in child-development research. MADE FOR REAL FAMILIES • One kid or several — pick everyone who's playing and get things they can do together. • Ages toddler through teen. • Activities use stuff you already have at home. • No points, no gimmicks, no ads, no tracking. Parents set it up; kids run the loop. Beat boredom, keep screens off, and get a few minutes back.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dad, I'm Bored at none against Elephant Learning Math Academy's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Elephant Learning Math Academy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per month. Dad, I'm Bored asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Elephant Learning Math Academy | Dad, I'm Bored |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ElephantHead Software | XM Ai LLC |
Bugs and requests
Elephant Learning Math Academy
Reported bugs
13 issues- App crashes and exits mid-game
- Touch controls unresponsive to finger input
- Voice audio not working or inconsistent
- Password reset functionality broken
- App won't open after updates
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- Login failures with connection errors
- App resets progress before completion
- Glitches marking correct answers as wrong
- Slow loading times between questions
- App doesn't recognize finger touches despite working on other apps
- Inconsistent voice pronunciation and clarity
- Games won't load properly
- Session tracking issues when exiting without closing app
Requested features
14 requests- Adjustable volume controls for individual sound effects
- Natural-sounding voices instead of robotic ones
- Ability to repeat questions/instructions
- More engaging game variety and themes
- Better graphics and modern UI design
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- Instructional guidance when answers are wrong
- Option to choose specific math topics
- In-game rewards and prizes for older kids
- Ability to cancel subscription through app
- Improved touch responsiveness
- Hide or reframe 'Elephant Age' scoring system
- More challenging content for advanced learners
- Faster app performance and loading times
- Better compatibility across devices
Dad, I'm Bored
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Elephant Learning Math Academy
- Single Student Plan$59.991 Month
- Family Plan$105.991 Month
Dad, I'm Bored
No in-app purchases
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