Comparison

READsquared vs Musical Multiplication

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

Head to head
About

READsquared

This app enables users to participate in library reading programs by tracking reading and logging activity. Earn digital badges, play learning games, and receive incentives from your library. Parents can manage all family accounts, viewing reading progress and statistics.

Highlights
  • Track reading and activity
  • Log reading for family members
  • Unlock digital badges
  • Play learning games
  • Receive library incentives
  • Manage family accounts
Features
Read full description

For libraries offering ReadSquared, participate in reading programs by tracking reading and logging activity for all your readers. Unlock digital badges, learning games, and other incentives as provided by your library. Parents have full access to all family accounts, reading, activity and statistics while allowing family members to have individual accounts. One-click logging provides parents with an easy way to log reading for all family members.

About

Musical Multiplication

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
Read full description

Introducing the Musical Multiplication app from The Good and the Beautiful! Music makes learning stick—and now your kids can master multiplication through fun, catchy songs! With 42 entirely original songs, this app turns essential math skills into unforgettable tunes, making memorization easy and enjoyable. Research shows that music activates several brain centers at once, helping children memorize faster and retain information longer. Sing along, learn faster, and remember longer! With mastery tracking, your child can see their progress and celebrate every milestone, making learning interactive and motivating. This all-in-one app combines the power of music to help your child master multiplication—wherever you go! Main Features: 42 Original Songs: Catchy tunes that turn multiplication into something your child will never forget. Music-Based Learning: Proven to help kids memorize faster and retain information longer. Interactive Learning: Your child doesn’t just listen—they actively engage with the songs and track their progress. Mastery Tracking: Celebrate progress and identify learning gaps as your child advances. Multiple Student Profiles: Create up to 6 unique student profiles, so each child can have their own personalized progress tracking. Accessible Anywhere: Learn at home or on the go, with offline capabilities. Perfect for Ages 6-12: Designed to help elementary-aged kids master multiplication. Download Musical Multiplication today and watch your child’s math skills soar! Standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA) applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

READsquared4 screens
Musical Multiplication4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Musical Multiplication at 75% against READsquared's 17%. Musical Multiplication also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (141 vs 16). READsquared's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Musical Multiplication sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. READsquared asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Musical Multiplication holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Musical Multiplication has 141 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of READsquared's written reviews are positive against 75% of Musical Multiplication's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
READsquared versus Musical Multiplication: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREADsquaredMusical Multiplication
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (16 ratings)4.3 (141 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.2% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16141 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB230 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSystems Technology Group IncorporatedThe Good and the Beautiful LLC

Customer experience

READsquared

Written reviews64 reviews
Positive17.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative81.3%

Musical Multiplication

All ratings141 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.9%
Negative16.1%

Bugs and requests

READsquared

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Musical Multiplication

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

READsquared

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Musical Multiplication

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$26.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited one-time purchase$35.99

Questions

Is READsquared free?
READsquared is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Musical Multiplication free?
Musical Multiplication is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, READsquared or Musical Multiplication?
Musical Multiplication is rated higher. READsquared averages 2.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Musical Multiplication averages 4.3 from 141 ratings.
Do READsquared or Musical Multiplication have ads?
Neither READsquared nor Musical Multiplication shows ads.
Which is updated more often, READsquared or Musical Multiplication?
READsquared ships an update every 2 months, and Musical Multiplication every 2 months. Most recently, READsquared was updated on October 14, 2026 and Musical Multiplication on October 13, 2026.

Other comparisons