# Prodigies vs Mentava Parent

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mentava Parent at none against Prodigies's 6. Mentava Parent also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Prodigies's advantage is ratings volume (337 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prodigies sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Mentava Parent asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mentava Parent holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prodigies has 337 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Prodigies's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mentava Parent's.

Prodigies ships an update monthly, Mentava Parent every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prodigies | Mentava Parent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodigies/id1409896954/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mentava-parent/id6745571447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **337** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Young Music LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1005739658) | [Mentava](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656284765) |

## 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


### Mentava Parent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mentava-parent/id6745571447)

Manage your educational coaching account, view student progress, and communicate with your dedicated coach. Access tools, chats, and your dashboard anytime, anywhere. Send photos or videos for personalized feedback on student learning.

**Highlights:** Manage Mentava account, View student progress, Read coach messages, 24/7 coach communication, Send photos/videos for feedback

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prodigies free?

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

### Is Mentava Parent free?

Mentava Parent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Prodigies or Mentava Parent?

Mentava Parent is rated higher. Prodigies averages 4.7 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while Mentava Parent averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Prodigies or Mentava Parent have ads?

Neither Prodigies nor Mentava Parent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prodigies or Mentava Parent?

Prodigies ships an update monthly, and Mentava Parent every 2 weeks. Most recently, Prodigies was updated on October 20, 2026 and Mentava Parent on October 17, 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.*