Comparison

LiteracyPlanet vs Mathseeds

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

Head to head
About

LiteracyPlanet

This app provides a fun and safe learning environment for children aged 4-15 to develop essential literacy skills. It offers engaging games and activities focused on spelling, reading, phonics, and sight words, aligned with English curriculum standards.

Highlights
  • Sight words practice
  • Phonics games
  • Spelling missions
  • Leveled reading library
  • Timed word-building games
  • Word transformation challenges
Features
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*NOTE: This application is in student mode and you will need a student account for LiteracyPlanet to use this application.* LiteracyPlanet is a fun, safe and motivational learning environment for children aged 4 to 15, which encourages them to learn at their own pace and presents a solid foundation for the development of invaluable literacy skills. LiteracyPlanet is designed by education specialists and is aligned with English curriculum standards. The program currently covers key literacy strands including spelling, reading, phonics and sight words. As this is an updated version of LiteracyPlanet (Classic) there will be more content added covering all literacy strands. More about the current features: Sight Words Much loved Sight Words missions structured in a Learn, Practise and Test sequence. Phonics Phonics missions for teaching synthetic phonics to students by associating phonemes to graphemes using engaging games. Spelling Spelling missions for students of different learning levels. Each mission consists of engaging practice games and an assessment at the end. Library Read levelled books from LiteracyPlanet. Word Mania Students race against the clock to create as many words as possible in three minutes using 15 random tiles. Word Morph A fun game where students spell new words by replacing a single letter in the existing word.

About

Mathseeds

This app offers engaging math games and lessons for children aged 3-9, designed to build foundational math skills. It features interactive activities, rewards, and progress tracking to foster an early love of mathematics and prepare children for school.

Highlights
  • Counting games
  • Number recognition
  • Shape identification
  • Telling time
  • Problem solving
  • Math puzzles
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Suitable for ages 3–9, this multi-award winning math app includes counting games, numbers, shapes, telling time, problem solving, math puzzles, math games and so much more. Mathseeds: Fun Math Games make learning math fun for young kids. Designed by experienced educators, the program is proven to teach foundational early math skills in just 15 minutes a day. Children love the highly engaging lessons, interactive math games and fun rewards in Mathseeds, which keep kids motivated to keep learning and improving their skills. It’s the perfect way to nurture and early love of math and set them up for school success! Mathseeds includes: • 200 self-paced math lessons that take children from having no math skills to a Grade 3 level • A placement test which matches your child to the right level for their ability • Assessment tests like end-of-map quizzes and Driving Tests ensures your child achieves mastery • Detailed reports let you track your child’s progress • Hundreds of printable worksheets to supplement the online lessons and take their learning offline • And so much more! ABOUT THE MATHSEEDS APP • PROVEN TO WORK: Independent studies show that children who use Mathseeds outperform their peers within weeks of using the program. • SELF-PACED: children are matched to the perfect level in the program and progress at a steady pace. There is also the ability to repeat lessons at any time to reinforce key skills. • SEE REAL PROGRESS: view instant results in your dashboard and receive detailed progress reports, which show you exactly where your child is improving and where extra attention is needed. • CURRICULUM-ALIGNED: Mathseeds aligns to Common Core standards, covering the key skills needed for school success. • LOVED BY PARENTS AND TEACHERS: Mathseeds is used by thousands of parents, homeschoolers and teachers around the world! • LEARN MATH ON THE GO! Your child can learn and play anytime, anywhere on their iPad or desktop. Users must log in with their account details to access Mathseeds. Min requirements: • Wireless internet connection • iPad (5th Generation), iPad Air 2, iPad Pro 1st Generation • iPad Mini 4 • iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE (1st Generation) • iOS 12.0+ • An active trial or subscription. Recommended devices and iOS version: • Latest iPad, Latest iPad Air, Latest iPad Pro • Latest iPad Mini • Latest iPhone • Latest iOS Version. Note: Teacher accounts are currently not supported For assistance or feedback email: info@readingeggs.com MORE INFO • Each subscription provides access to Mathseeds for up to four children • The first month of a monthly subscription is free and includes bonus access to our reading programs • Subscriptions renew automatically; your Apple App Store account will be charged unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Cancel anytime in your Apple App Store Account Settings. Privacy Policy: http://readingeggs.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: http://readingeggs.com/terms/

Screenshots

Mathseeds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mathseeds at 4.6 against LiteracyPlanet's 2.3. Mathseeds also leads on ratings volume (253 vs 3) and review sentiment (46% vs 22%). LiteracyPlanet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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. Mathseeds sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. LiteracyPlanet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mathseeds holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathseeds has 253 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of LiteracyPlanet's written reviews are positive against 46% of Mathseeds's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiteracyPlanet ships an update fortnightly, Mathseeds every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LiteracyPlanet versus Mathseeds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiteracyPlanetMathseeds
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.6 (253 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews46.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3253 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntrepica Pty Ltd.Blake eLearning

Customer experience

LiteracyPlanet

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive22.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative73.8%

Mathseeds

All ratings253 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative43.6%

User reviews

LiteracyPlanet

From 3 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good for learning
  • 👍 Fun learning games
  • 👍 Amazing app
  • 👍 Great for academic uses
  • 👍 Helpful for learning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Laggy and slow
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 No sound
  • 🐛 Outdated interface
  • 🐛 Confusing tasks

Mathseeds

From 253 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Engaging for kids
  • 👍 Great for learning math
  • 🚀 Positive screen time
  • 💡 Variety of activities
  • 📈 Improves math skills

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sound issues
  • 🐛 App glitches
  • 🐛 Unnecessary steps in problems
  • 😠 Too hard for some
  • 💰 Too expensive

Bugs and requests

LiteracyPlanet

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • App crashes during activities
  • No sound on iPad
  • Login screen becomes white and doesn't load
  • App freezes
  • Pop-ups everywhere
Show 17 more
  • UI is broken
  • Cannot click buttons
  • Update doesn't work
  • Sound not working
  • Work doesn't save
  • Constantly redoing sections
  • App shuts down
  • Long video at the start that cannot be exited
  • Tasks are wrong
  • Word corrector comes up during sentence correction
  • Doesn't load missions
  • Hangs and works badly
  • Page turning doesn't work on laptop
  • Characters look ugly
  • Cannot use app due to video at the start
  • Lost 6 years of coins and points
  • Doesn't work on iPad

Requested features

13 requests
  • Bring back the prize wheel
  • Add more arcade games
  • Improve character design
  • Add mini-games
  • Sync data from old app
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  • Add custom arcade games for teachers
  • Allow students to create custom arcade games
  • Add communication features (high fives, etc.)
  • Fix page turning in books/novels
  • Change accent for word reader
  • Add dark mode
  • Make tasks less repetitive
  • Improve clarity of instructions

Mathseeds

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Sound stops working
  • App glitches and lags
  • Unnecessary steps in math problems
  • Loading screen issues
  • App crashes
Show 3 more
  • Cannot access the app
  • Links to other apps/websites
  • Audio problems on iPad

Requested features

6 requests
  • Make math problems simpler
  • Add new arcade games
  • Fix sound issues
  • Improve app performance
  • Ensure app stability
Show 1 more
  • Allow access to Mathseeds

In-app purchases

None

LiteracyPlanet

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Mathseeds

Subscriptions4
  • Mathseeds Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Mathseeds+Reading Eggs Monthly1 Month trial$13.991 Month
  • Mathseeds Yearly$49.991 Year
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  • Mathseeds+Reading Eggs Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is LiteracyPlanet free?
LiteracyPlanet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mathseeds free?
Mathseeds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LiteracyPlanet or Mathseeds?
Mathseeds is rated higher. LiteracyPlanet averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Mathseeds averages 4.6 from 253 ratings.
Do LiteracyPlanet or Mathseeds have ads?
Neither LiteracyPlanet nor Mathseeds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiteracyPlanet or Mathseeds?
LiteracyPlanet ships an update fortnightly, and Mathseeds every 2 months. Most recently, LiteracyPlanet was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mathseeds on October 30, 2026.

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