# Adventure Academy vs Science Libs

The clearest difference is rating: Science Libs at 5.0 against Adventure Academy's 4.6. Science Libs also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Adventure Academy's advantage is ratings volume (122K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Adventure Academy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Science Libs sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Science Libs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adventure Academy has 122K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Adventure Academy ships an update monthly, Science Libs every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Adventure Academy | Science Libs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventure-academy/id1380452295/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/science-libs/id6748157618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 236 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Age of Learning, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375219200) | [Aaran Solh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731393478) |

## What reviewers say

### Adventure Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventure-academy/id1380452295)

An interactive learning program for elementary and middle school students, offering thousands of educational games, books, and challenges across various subjects. Kids can play with friends, customize characters, and earn rewards in a safe, secure environment.

**Highlights:** Thousands of learning activities, Safe and secure social environment, Multiplayer gameplay, Curriculum-first approach, Character customization, Virtual home decoration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $9.99 Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| $9.99 Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| $9.99/month - 1st Week Free | $9.99 | per month |
| $9.99/month - 3-Day Free Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| $12.99/month | $12.99 | per month |
| $12.99/month | $12.99 | per month |
| $19.99 First Month Free Trial | $19.99 | per month |
| $59.99 Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| $79.99 Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| $79.99/Year 1st Month Free | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Excellent learning experience
- 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
- 🚀 Lots of activities and content
- 🤩 Customizable avatar and house
- 👥 Ability to make friends and chat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Strict chat moderation issues
- 🕰️ Slow progression and leveling up
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🤔 Lack of advanced features for older kids

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory items randomly disappearing
- Inability to access certain areas and activities
- Frequent login and loading issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Inconsistent chat moderation and muting

**Requested features**

- Add a pet shop and ability to have pets
- Expand the game world with more areas to explore
- Implement a learning path or progression system
- Allow more customization options for homes and characters
- Improve chat functionality and moderation


### Science Libs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/science-libs/id6748157618)

This app makes learning science fun for kids aged 6-12 through Mad Libs-style stories. Children fill in blanks to create hilarious tales, then read engaging articles explaining the real science. It encourages vocabulary, creativity, and curiosity in a safe, ad-free environment.

**Highlights:** Mad Libs-style science stories, Vocabulary and creativity building, Engaging science articles, Reflective questions for discussion, Kid-friendly design, Optional social sharing with parental controls, Ad-free environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase all Science Libs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Workbook download | $2.99 | one-time |
| Category Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Four Categories | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Adventure Academy free?

Adventure Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Science Libs free?

Science Libs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Adventure Academy or Science Libs?

Science Libs is rated higher. Adventure Academy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Science Libs averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Adventure Academy or Science Libs have ads?

Neither Adventure Academy nor Science Libs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Adventure Academy or Science Libs?

Adventure Academy ships an update monthly, and Science Libs every 9 days. Most recently, Adventure Academy was updated on September 27, 2026 and Science Libs on September 18, 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.*