# Tiny World vs Simon and Friends

Tiny World and Simon and Friends both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Tiny World's written reviews are positive against 50% of Simon and Friends's. Tiny World also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 39 months). Simon and Friends's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny World sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Simon and Friends sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Tiny World against 4.2 for Simon and Friends. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Tiny World's written reviews are positive against 50% of Simon and Friends's.

Tiny World ships an update every 5 weeks, Simon and Friends every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny World | Simon and Friends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-world-learning-games/id1349394371/reviews)** | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simon-and-friends/id1585948217/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 39 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 388 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Entertainments LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1038923833) | [Tap Tap Tales, SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/953158919) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-world-learning-games/id1349394371)

This app offers a comprehensive collection of over 200 educational games designed for children aged 2 to 7. It focuses on developing essential skills like letters, numbers, reasoning, and creativity in a fun, ad-free environment. A 7-day free trial is available.

**Highlights:** 200+ educational games, Letters and numbers learning, Reasoning and creativity development, Fine motor skills practice, Ad-free environment, Suitable for ages 2-7

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny World Pass - Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Tiny World Pass 6 Months Plan | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Tiny World Pass - Annual Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlock Game | $3.99 | one-time |


### Simon and Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simon-and-friends/id1585948217)

Engaging educational games for children aged 3 and up, featuring a beloved rabbit character. Offers over 25 challenges covering math, colors, letters, logic, and daily habits. Designed to stimulate imagination, creativity, and cognitive skills.

**Highlights:** 25+ educational games, Math, colors, letters, geometry, Mazes, sports, memory games, Daily habits and hygiene, Stimulates imagination and creativity, Supervised by educators, Available in 7 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny World free?

Tiny World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simon and Friends free?

Simon and Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny World or Simon and Friends?

Tiny World is rated higher. Tiny World averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Simon and Friends averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do Tiny World or Simon and Friends have ads?

Simon and Friends shows ads; Tiny World does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny World or Simon and Friends?

Tiny World ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simon and Friends every 39 months. Most recently, Tiny World was updated on September 21, 2026 and Simon and Friends on August 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*