# Prodigies vs Musical Multiplication

The clearest difference is rating: Prodigies at 4.7 against Musical Multiplication's 4.3. Prodigies also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Musical Multiplication's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prodigies sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month and Musical Multiplication sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Prodigies holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 337 and 161 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Prodigies's written reviews are positive against 75% of Musical Multiplication's.

Prodigies ships an update monthly, Musical Multiplication every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prodigies | Musical Multiplication |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodigies/id1409896954/reviews)** | [4.3 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musical-multiplication/id6472698577/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **337** | 161 |
| Positive reviews | **82.3% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Young Music LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1005739658) | [The Good and the Beautiful LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619790550) |

## What reviewers say

### Prodigies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodigies/id1409896954)

A comprehensive music curriculum for children aged 0-12, featuring interactive lessons, songs, and games. It helps develop pitch and musical understanding through colorful characters and engaging activities, suitable for home or classroom use.

**Highlights:** Award-winning general music curriculum, Piano, Ukulele, and Recorder lessons, Pitch development activities and games, Solfeggio singing and ear training, Color-coded music system, Performance tracks for ensembles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prodigies Monthly Subscription | $13.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Plus+ Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $149.00 | per year |
| Prodigies Music Lessons Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Plus+ Yearly | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Excellent music education content and pedagogy
- 👨‍🏫 Engaging and energetic instructor (Mr. Rob)
- 🎨 Colorful, creative, and visually appealing lessons
- 👶 Suitable for wide age range (infants to older children)
- 🧠 Develops multiple skills (motor, cognitive, social, language)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Requires credit card for free trial
- 🔐 Poor customer service responsiveness
- 🚫 No multi-user/sibling account management
- 💰 Expensive for multiple children ($167/year for 4 kids)
- 🐛 Technical issues with streaming and syncing

**Reported bugs**

- Roku app audio/video sync issues
- Audio choppiness and stuttering
- Video/audio misalignment across platforms
- Login and access failures
- App crashes and freezing

**Requested features**

- Autoplay feature for sequential video playback
- Multi-user/sibling account switching
- Calendar/assignment feature for tracking progress
- Improved app organization and navigation
- Better Roku app compatibility


### Musical Multiplication

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musical-multiplication/id6472698577)

Master multiplication with catchy, original songs designed for elementary-aged children. This app uses the power of music to make memorization fun and effective, with interactive learning and progress tracking to keep kids motivated.

**Highlights:** 42 original multiplication songs, Music-based learning for faster memorization, Interactive learning with progress tracking, Mastery tracking for individual progress, Multiple student profiles, Offline accessibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $26.99 | per year |
| Unlimited one-time purchase | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and useful for kids
- 👍 Makes memorization fun and effective
- 👍 Helps kids learn multiplication facts
- 👍 Catchy songs that get stuck in kids' heads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 App may be a bit expensive for its simplicity
- 📱 Not available on computers, only mobile devices
- 🤔 Methodology may be confusing or ineffective for some kids

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to save student profiles
- Restrictions on retrying questions

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom playlists of specific multiplication facts
- More content and features beyond just the songs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prodigies free?

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

### Is Musical Multiplication free?

Musical Multiplication is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Prodigies or Musical Multiplication?

Prodigies is rated higher. Prodigies averages 4.7 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while Musical Multiplication averages 4.3 from 161 ratings.

### Do Prodigies or Musical Multiplication have ads?

Neither Prodigies nor Musical Multiplication shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prodigies or Musical Multiplication?

Prodigies ships an update monthly, and Musical Multiplication every 2 months. Most recently, Prodigies was updated on October 24, 2026 and Musical Multiplication on October 24, 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.*