# Smart Tales vs IDFX Practice Test

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Tales at 55% against IDFX Practice Test's 0%. Smart Tales also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Tales sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and IDFX Practice Test sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Tales holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Tales has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Smart Tales's written reviews are positive against 0% of IDFX Practice Test's.

Smart Tales ships an update every 3 weeks, IDFX Practice Test every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Tales | IDFX Practice Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tales-learning-games/id1452196861/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idfx-practice-test/id6744161546/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **54.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#157** | — |
| Size | 289 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marshmallow Games SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/955873246) | [Ambitionz Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764753535) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Tales

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

**Currently charting:** #157 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


### IDFX Practice Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idfx-practice-test/id6744161546)

Prepare for the NCIDQ IDFX exam with a comprehensive study tool. It offers multiple exam modes, customizable study options, and a robust question bank to help aspiring interior designers pass their certification.

**Highlights:** Three exam modes (Final, Practice, Flashcard), Study by individual categories, Customizable time limits, Comprehensive IDFX question bank, Performance tracking and reports, Regular content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NCIDQ IDFX Practice Test | $7.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Tales free?

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

### Is IDFX Practice Test free?

IDFX Practice Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Tales or IDFX Practice Test?

Smart Tales is rated higher. Smart Tales averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while IDFX Practice Test averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart Tales or IDFX Practice Test have ads?

Neither Smart Tales nor IDFX Practice Test shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Tales or IDFX Practice Test?

Smart Tales ships an update every 3 weeks, and IDFX Practice Test every 5 months. Most recently, Smart Tales was updated on October 24, 2026 and IDFX Practice Test on October 8, 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.*