Comparison

Smart Tales vs CleverCampus

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

Head to head
About

Smart Tales

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
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Give your child the tools to thrive in school, at home, and beyond and make screen time productive with fun, educational and non addictive games and stories. With 2500+ interactive activities, award-winning stories, and science-backed games, Smart Tales® is the go-to learning app for kids aged 2 to 11. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, it’s built to support every learner—including neurodivergent children—with a focus on inclusivity and engagement. “Smart Tales has been a game-changer. My child now asks to practice multiplication tables!” “I love that I can track progress and feel confident it’s not just screen time—it’s real learning.” “As a busy single mom, it’s the only app I trust when I need 20 focused minutes.” What Smart Tales® Helps Your Child Achieve: -Master MATH SKILLS and go beyond with addition, subtraction, multiplication, division & time tables -Build a LOVE FOR READING with read-along stories and vocabulary-rich adventures -Practice real-world SCIENCE: human body, space, nature, and fun experiments -Strengthen LOGIC and REASONING through coding challenges and brain games -Develop BETTER BEHAVIOR and emotional regulation through STORIES rooted in values and kindness -Progress at their own pace with a personalized LEARNING PATH -Learn anywhere with OFFLINE ACCESS and multi-device support BUILT FOR ALL TYPES OF LEARNERS Smart Tales® was crafted with inclusivity at its core, certified for kids on the autism spectrum and built to support neurodivergent learning styles. Whether your child is ahead, behind, or simply learns differently, Smart Tales® adapts to their needs. AWARDS & RECOGNITION **Apple App Store: 2025 Essential App for Kids Mom’s Choice Award® National Parenting Product Award Academics’ Choice™ Brain Toy Award Parent and Teacher Choice Award™ Kids Safe Certified 5 Stars – Educational App Store** PROGRAMS THAT GROW WITH YOUR CHILD READING PROGRAM Nurture early literacy with phonics, read-alongs, sentence building, and story comprehension. Smart Tales® builds a love for reading by making every word part of an adventure. MATH PROGRAM From counting to multiplication and time tables, every activity is designed to strengthen core math skills through engaging, gamified lessons. SCIENCE PROGRAM Explore topics from animal facts and senses to geography, photosynthesis, and astronomy. Real-world learning, simplified and made fun. FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS -Monitor learning with the Parent Area -Set time limits, track achievements, and adjust difficulty -Aligned to U.S. State Standards -Created by educators, backed by child development research Whether you’re prepping your preschooler for kindergarten, reinforcing classroom learning, or just looking for smarter screen time, Smart Tales® gives your child a solid educational foundation—and makes them love learning. Download Smart Tales® today—where every tap leads to growth. Let's keep in touch! hello@smarttales.app support@smart-tales.freshdesk.com Visit our website: smarttales.app Terms of Service: https://smarttales.app/terms-and-conditions/

About

CleverCampus

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Welcome to CleverCampus Connect & Collect by Sticitt! Transform your school's communication and financial processes with our customisable solution. Seamlessly connect with teachers, manage payments, and stay updated on important school information—all within one platform. Enhance your educational experience today. Download CleverCampus now and embark on a journey of streamlined communication and simplified financial management.

Screenshots

Smart Tales4 screens
CleverCampus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CleverCampus at none against Smart Tales's 17. Smart Tales's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On price and iOS requirement 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. Smart Tales sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. CleverCampus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Tales ships an update every 3 weeks, CleverCampus every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Smart Tales versus CleverCampus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart TalesCleverCampus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#182 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better—
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarshmallow Games SRLd6 group (Pty) Ltd

Bugs and requests

Smart Tales

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

CleverCampus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Smart Tales

Subscriptions16
  • Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$5.491 Month
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  • Welcome Monthly2 Months trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Learning Plan for Kids$11.991 Month
  • Monthly Learning Plan for Kids7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Smart Tales Semi Annual$29.996 Months
  • Smart Tales Quarterly$34.993 Months
  • Smart Family Promo$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Promo Subscription$54.991 Year
  • SmartTales Yearly Offer Plus$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$71.991 Year
  • Yearly Learning Plan for Kids7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Printables unlock$7.99
None

CleverCampus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Tales free?
Smart Tales is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CleverCampus free?
CleverCampus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, Smart Tales or CleverCampus?
Smart Tales ships an update every 3 weeks, and CleverCampus every 9 months. Most recently, Smart Tales was updated on October 21, 2026 and CleverCampus on October 16, 2026.

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