Comparison

Spongein vs Mindbourne

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

Head to head
About

Spongein

Access the entire CAPS curriculum through engaging video lessons taught by experienced teachers and tutors. This platform makes learning interactive and helps students improve their academic performance across various subjects.

Highlights
  • CAPS curriculum video lessons
  • Engaging teacher-led instruction
  • Tutor-led subject explanations
  • Mathematics, sciences, languages
  • Interactive learning format
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Spongein is an online streaming platform that offers students the entire CAPS curriculum in video format. Each lesson is presented by teachers as well as tutors who are well versed in the various subjects (Mathematics, sciences, languages and more) in a way that engages learners & helps them do better at school. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Spongein on a monthly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.spongein.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.spongein.com/privacy

About

Mindbourne

Features
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Leading South African mathematics author and educator Mark Phillips and his talented team co-authors, translators, and videographers have developed a brand-new series of Advanced Program and Core Mathematics textbooks and resources for local schools and educators. This aligns with our mission, which is to provide as many schools as possible with world-class educational resources that are directly in line with international trends in education. Our solutions are therefore perfect for online learning and can play a major role in the future of education.

Screenshots

Spongein4 screens
Mindbourne4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mindbourne at none against Spongein's 2. Mindbourne also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Spongein sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Mindbourne asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spongein ships an update every 2 months, Mindbourne monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Spongein versus Mindbourne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpongeinMindbourne
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size46 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpongein (Pty) LtdDylan van Blommenstein

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spongein

Subscriptions2
  • Spongein Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$99.991 Year
None

Mindbourne

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spongein free?
Spongein is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mindbourne free?
Mindbourne is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spongein or Mindbourne have ads?
Neither Spongein nor Mindbourne shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spongein or Mindbourne?
Spongein ships an update every 2 months, and Mindbourne monthly. Most recently, Spongein was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mindbourne on November 3, 2026.

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