# Smart Tales ® Learning Games vs Cretapedia

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Smart Tales ® Learning Games at 18K against Cretapedia's 1.7K. Smart Tales ® Learning Games also leads on chart position (#162 vs unranked) and review sentiment (55% vs 44%). Cretapedia's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Tales ® Learning Games sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Cretapedia sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Smart Tales ® Learning Games against 4.6 for Cretapedia. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Tales ® Learning Games has 18K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Smart Tales ® Learning Games's written reviews are positive against 44% of Cretapedia's.

Smart Tales ® Learning Games ships an update every 3 weeks, Cretapedia monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Tales ® Learning Games | Cretapedia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tales-learning-games/id1452196861/reviews) | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cretapedia-science-learning/id6446936735/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 43.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 288 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marshmallow Games SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/955873246) | [AMAZING EDTECH PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597060777) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Tales ® Learning Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tales-learning-games/id1452196861)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers over 2500 interactive educational games and stories for children aged 2-11. It covers reading, writing, STEM, and math, with a focus on personalized learning paths and inclusivity for all learners, including neurodivergent children. Parents can monitor progress and set limits.

**Highlights:** Interactive educational games, Award-winning stories, Math skills development, Reading and vocabulary building, STEM and science exploration, Logic and reasoning challenges, Personalized learning paths

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $5.49 | per month |
| Welcome Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Learning Plan for Kids | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Learning Plan for Kids | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Smart Tales Semi Annual | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Smart Tales Quarterly | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Smart Family Promo | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Promo Subscription | $54.99 | per year |
| SmartTales Yearly Offer Plus | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Yearly Learning Plan for Kids | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Printables unlock | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Improved school performance
- 👍 Engaging and fun for kids
- 🤩 Positive impact on child's mood
- 🎉 Great content and creativity
- 💯 Effective learning tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Errors and bugs in the app
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Lack of family sharing
- ⚠️ Inappropriate content for kids
- 🤯 Confusing and frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect shape identification
- Subscription issues and double charges
- Content not loading properly
- Accessibility features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More writing and grade-level options
- Improved voice-text synchronization
- Better customization for child's level
- Easier unsubscription process
- Compatibility with family sharing


### Cretapedia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cretapedia-science-learning/id6446936735)

An ad-free educational app for children aged 5-12, offering engaging science lessons through interactive 3D animations and fun quizzes. It covers over 20 topics, fostering curiosity and developing critical thinking skills in a playful, story-driven environment.

**Highlights:** 20+ science topics, Bite-sized lessons, Fun quizzes, 3D animations, Interactive models, Develops critical thinking, Story-driven content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MONTHLY-30 DAYS FREE | $13.99 | per month |
| MONTHLY-7 DAYS FREE | $13.99 | per month |
| MONTHLY-BASIC | $13.99 | per month |
| YEARLY-PROMOTION | $119.99 | per year |
| YEARLY-PROMOTION | $119.99 | per year |
| YEARLY-BASIC | $119.99 | per year |
| YEARLY-7 DAYS FREE | $119.99 | per year |
| Ccoin | $10.00 | one-time |
| Ccoins | $20.00 | one-time |
| Ccoins | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great learning app for kids
- 🚀 Amazing way to learn
- 💡 Engaging and interactive content
- 👍 Excellent for homeschooling
- 👍 Teaches advanced content in an easy-to-understand way

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔒 Misleading subscription practices
- 💡 Limited content and features
- 💡 Not available in other languages
- 🔒 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and inability to access paid content
- App closing during sign-up process
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more dinosaur content and battles
- Improve quiz and review features
- Offer a more affordable subscription model
- Provide a neutral perspective on religious topics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Tales ® Learning Games free?

Smart Tales ® Learning Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cretapedia free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Tales ® Learning Games or Cretapedia?

Smart Tales ® Learning Games and Cretapedia are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 18K and 1.7K ratings respectively.

### Do Smart Tales ® Learning Games or Cretapedia have ads?

Neither Smart Tales ® Learning Games nor Cretapedia shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Tales ® Learning Games or Cretapedia?

Smart Tales ® Learning Games ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cretapedia monthly. Most recently, Smart Tales ® Learning Games was updated on September 28, 2026 and Cretapedia on September 21, 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.*