Conversation Starters vs Hubble Learning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Conversation Starters
This app helps children with autism practice initiating and maintaining conversations on various topics. It guides users through skill-building steps to foster genuine dialogue. Designed for children with special needs, it also benefits adults learning English or dealing with aphasia.
- 200+ conversation-starting questions
- Skill development steps
- Topic diversity
- Suitable for special needs children
- Beneficial for adults learning English
- COPPA compliant
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** Happy Frog Apps is a Mom’s Choice Award Winner! Also featured on FunEducationalApps.com, TeachersWithApps.com, and more! ** The “Conversation Starters” app helps children with autism initiate and maintain conversations on a variety of topics. What parents say about our awesome apps: *** 5 stars! Brilliant! An app that understands how kids actually learn. Thank you. *** 5 stars! Your social skill apps are excellent! “Conversation Starters” provides 200+ conversation-starting questions on a variety of topics. This broad diversity supports your learner in moving from their preferred topics. ** This free version contains 10 questions only ** You can use in-app purchase to upgrade. Build your learner's skills by stepping through the following skill development steps. 1. Get your learner to answer the conversation starter question. 2. Get your learner to ask the question then listen to your answer, then provide an on-topic follow-up question or comment. 3. Take turns starting a conversation and set a goal of 2, 3, or 4 turns each. Guess what... you are now having real conversations on a variety of topics! This app is perfect for learners who: - need support in initiating conversation - need support in continuing a conversation appropriately - need support in moving beyond their own special interest topics. Our apps are designed for and tested by typical and special needs children. Testers include children with Autism and other special needs. Our apps work for them! Our apps are also suitable for adults dealing with aphasia or learning English as a Second Language. To evaluate the app, download the free version, which has 10 conversation starters only. The remaining conversation starters can be accessed with an in-app purchase. If you prefer no in-app purchases, download the paid version of this app, which includes all conversation starters. We take customer service very seriously! If you ever have a problem or find that we've missed something, contact us at our website and we will do our best to fix the problem. www.HappyFrogApps.com Our apps are safe for kids. We collect NO private information in our app. None! Our apps do not allow unrestricted web or social media access. We conform to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
Hubble Learning
Embark on a space adventure to develop crucial life skills. This app offers interactive activities and guided conversations for children aged 5-10 and their caregivers, fostering parent-child bonding and real-world social-emotional learning.
- Intergalactic space adventure theme
- Focus on life skills (goal-setting, kindness, etc.)
- Parent-child co-pilot experience
- Guided conversations and interactive activities
- Reward system for progress
- Research-backed by Harvard Graduate School of Education
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Embark on an Intergalactic Learning Adventure with Hubble Learning! In a world where social-emotional skills are more crucial than ever, we present Hubble Learning—a pioneering educational app backed by research and nurtured through a fellowship at the prestigious Harvard Graduate School of Education. Why Hubble Learning Stands Out: - Age-Appropriate Excellence: Tailored for children aged 5 to 10, Hubble Learning ensures an engaging and age-appropriate learning experience. - Thrilling Space Adventure: Dive into a captivating space odyssey where caregivers/parents and children become copilots, unlocking the secrets of life skills in a fun, interactive way. - Real-world Applications: Beyond the pixels, Hubble Learning focuses on crucial life skills—goal-setting, active listening, collaboration, self-advocacy, kindness, and more. - Parent-Child Bonding: Hubble Learning transforms learning into a shared adventure! Parents and children engage in guided conversations, exciting activities, and earn rewards that pave the way for meaningful connections. - Rewards for Real Progress: Exchange earned rewards for fantastic items like new spacesuits, enhancing your intergalactic journey and creating lasting memories. What Sets Us Apart: Research-Backed: Developed with insights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Hubble Learning ensures a robust educational foundation. Playful and Purposeful: Blending play and education seamlessly, Hubble Learning makes learning a joyous, shared experience. Ready to Launch into Learning? Try Hubble Learning Today! Terms and Conditions: https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy/be6e6d9f-2492-4e64-b246-2cc00a759449
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hubble Learning at 4.8 against Conversation Starters's 1.0. Hubble Learning also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). Conversation Starters's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Conversation Starters sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hubble Learning sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hubble Learning holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hubble Learning has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Conversation Starters ships an update every 15 months, Hubble Learning every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Conversation Starters | Hubble Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.8 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Janine Toole | Hubble Learning Inc |
Customer experience
Conversation Starters
Hubble Learning
In-app purchases
Conversation Starters
- All Conversation Starters$4.99
Hubble Learning
- Hubble Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Hubble Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year
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