Comparison

Plugo by PlayShifu vs Galactic Math Blaster

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

Head to head
About

Plugo by PlayShifu

This interactive AR gaming system uses interchangeable kits and a gamepad to make learning STEM subjects fun and hands-on for children. Kids can play and learn without directly touching the screen, developing skills in math, vocabulary, logic, and critical thinking through engaging games.

Highlights
  • Interactive AR gaming
  • Hands-on STEM learning
  • Interchangeable game kits
  • Develops logic and critical thinking
  • No screen touching required
  • Multiple educational games
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** PlayShifu Plugo: An interactive AR gaming system to stimulate STEM skills ** Plugo is an AR gaming system that makes STEM super fun and hands-on - 1 gamepad, 7 interchangeable kits, unlimited gaming! Designed for 5-11-year-old kids, each gaming kit offers exciting educational games that are conceptualized to make your child play, learn and have fun—all at the same time. With Plugo, your child can interact and play using various tactile kits without touching the screen. They won’t even realize they’re learning math, vocabulary, dexterity, logical reasoning, critical thinking and so much more. The gamepad is built for all Plugo kits and is compatible with multiple devices. No wires, no electronics or additional hardware; our gaming system requires minimum effort to set-up and play. Plugo app has many games with over 60+ levels for each gaming kit! ** Plugo Link: Construction Kit ** Design structures with hexagon building blocks to solve problems ** Plugo Count: Hands-on Math Kit ** Unravel mysteries and cross hurdles with numbers & arithmetic 
 ** Plugo Piano: Music Learning Kit ** Step into the musical world and get friendly with keys, notes & beats ** S.T.E.A.M. Ahead with Plugo ** S.T.E.A.M. is an integral part of our educational approach to kids’ playtime. -- Science: Explore the underwater world & celestial objects with Plugo Steer. -- Technology: Learn about the functioning of basic electric & sound circuits with Plugo Link. -- Engineering: Build gravity-defying structures with Plugo Link. Build innovative thinking & logical reasoning ability with Plugo Quest. -- Arts: Hone your creative problem-solving skills with Plugo Link. Foray into the world of music with Plugo Piano. -- Mathematics: Learn problem-solving involving numbers & algebra with Plugo Count. ** How It Works ** -- Download the Plugo by PlayShifu app -- Login -- Sync the kits you have -- Unfold the gamepad and place the device in the slot -- Tap on any game to let the fun times roll ** About Team PlayShifu ** We are a passionate team of parents, early learning experts, innovators and technologists that fit together like puzzle pieces. Our aim is to make every experience exciting and meaningful for kids, and we strive to give the best! ** Contact Us ** Your feedback is very important to us. If you have any questions, comments, feedback or need any help, please contact us at reachout@playshifu.com

About

Galactic Math Blaster

Engage in an exciting space battle by answering math problems to destroy asteroids. Progress through increasingly challenging levels and unlock new game modes as you master basic to complex equations. Your progress is automatically saved.

Highlights
  • Asteroid field combat
  • Math problem solving
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Unlockable game modes
  • Automatic progress saving
Features
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This game will test your math skills while fighting through an asteroid field. Answer correctly to explode the correct asteroids and reach greater difficulty levels. With a slow progression in difficulty, this game will take any child from basic math to the more complicated equations in a fun and interactive manner. Progress is saved with every level. New modes are unlocked as you reach level five in each mode.

Screenshots

Plugo by PlayShifu4 screens
Galactic Math Blaster3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Plugo by PlayShifu at 7.8K against Galactic Math Blaster's 1. Galactic Math Blaster's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Galactic Math Blaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plugo by PlayShifu has 7.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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Plugo by PlayShifu versus Galactic Math Blaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugo by PlayShifuGalactic Math Blaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.8K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.8K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size862 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopermobilizARTwinRayj Studios

Customer experience

Plugo by PlayShifu

All ratings7,805 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative42.0%

Galactic Math Blaster

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Plugo by PlayShifu

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Camera permissions not working
  • Incorrect math answers provided
  • Spelling mistakes in the app
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add lowercase letter tiles
  • Ability to create custom spelling lists
  • More diverse avatar options
  • Parental controls and profile management
  • Randomize word/puzzle selection

Galactic Math Blaster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Plugo by PlayShifu

No in-app purchases

None

Galactic Math Blaster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plugo by PlayShifu free?
Plugo by PlayShifu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Galactic Math Blaster free?
Galactic Math Blaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plugo by PlayShifu or Galactic Math Blaster?
Galactic Math Blaster is rated higher. Plugo by PlayShifu averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Galactic Math Blaster averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Plugo by PlayShifu or Galactic Math Blaster have ads?
Neither Plugo by PlayShifu nor Galactic Math Blaster shows ads.

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