Comparison

StoryBox Library vs Fishy Math

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

Head to head
About

StoryBox Library

This app offers a vast collection of diverse stories read by dynamic storytellers, designed to improve children's reading and literacy skills. It provides engaging activities and a safe, ad-free online space for imaginative play and learning, with features like read-along text and Auslan translations.

Highlights
  • Over 500 diverse stories
  • Read by dynamic storytellers
  • Auslan translations
  • Read-Along series
  • Story playlists
  • Safe and ad-free environment
  • Parent and child profiles
Features
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As a trusted and safe online educational resource enjoyed by educators, children and families around the world, StoryBox Library connects you to a world of stories. Explore diverse stories, engaging activities and let imaginations fly! Encourage creativity and play as children discover stories in a safe online space, improving their reading and literacy skills along the way. FEATURES: • Over 600 diverse stories read by dynamic storytellers, with new stories added regularly. • Auslan translations available for over 90 stories. • New Read-Along captions to help kids connect spoken words to text. • Story playlists. • Safe, trusted and ad-free for children of all ages. • Individual profile settings for parents and children. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Wireless internet connection • iOS 13.0+ EARLY CHILDHOOD, SCHOOLS & TERTIARY: Log in with your organisation details or SSO to access stories, playlists and more. For classroom, remote learning and home use by students. PUBLIC LIBRARIES Log in with your local library card to freely access stories, playlists and more. Designed to be integrated into your library services. FAMILIES Log in with your family subscription to access stories, playlists and more, encouraging learning, play and quality family time. ABOUT STORYBOX LIBRARY StoryBox Library is a creative, educational and fun platform developed for educators and families, playing a key role in improving literacy and language skills in children. Engaging and exciting the next generation about reading and storytelling, StoryBox Library features a growing digital library of favourite kids books read aloud by diverse storytellers, plus curriculum-based ideas and tools for educators. Help Centre: https://crm.storyboxhub.com/help-centre T&Cs and Privacy Policy: https://storyboxhub.com/terms-and-conditions

About

Fishy Math

This app transforms math practice into an engaging fishing adventure for children. Kids solve arithmetic problems to catch fish, build a collection, earn coins, and customize their avatars. It offers age-adaptive difficulty and works offline, making learning fun and accessible.

Highlights
  • Math practice (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
  • Fish collection with jokes
  • Avatar customization
  • Age-adaptive difficulty
  • Offline play
  • Leaderboard competition
Features
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Dreamed up by a 9-year-old who wanted the fun of his favourite games while practising maths — Fishy Math turns addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division into a fishing adventure kids actually want to play. Solve problems correctly to catch fish — build your collection, earn coins, customise your avatar, and climb the leaderboard. FOUR OPERATIONS, ALL LEVELS Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division — or tackle them all in Mixed mode. Nine difficulty levels scale from simple sums to complex challenges, plus a bonus timed level for those who want a real test. CATCH 'EM ALL Over 40 fish species to discover, from Common Clownfish to Legendary Leviathans. Each fish comes with its own fun, maths-themed joke. Get on a hot streak (10 correct in a row!) to unlock rare bonus fish like Starfish Steve and Electric Eel. AGE-ADAPTIVE DIFFICULTY Set your age (6–14+) and the problems adjust automatically. Younger kids get smaller numbers; older students face bigger challenges. Every player works at the right level. COLLECT, CUSTOMISE, COMPETE - Fishypedia: Track every species you've caught and discover which ones are still out there - Avatar Designer: Personalise your character with dozens of accessories, hairstyles, and outfits - Shop: Sell your fish for coins and spend them on avatar upgrades - Leaderboard: Compete with players worldwide for Top Earner and Most Answered rankings BUILT FOR FAMILIES - Works offline with guest mode — no account required - Optional cloud accounts to save progress across devices - Parental gate on account features - No ads. No in-app purchases. Whether your child is just starting addition or powering through long division, Fishy Math makes practice fun. Cast your line and start catching!

Screenshots

StoryBox Library4 screens
Fishy Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fishy Math at 100% against StoryBox Library's 40%. StoryBox Library's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

StoryBox Library is free to download; Fishy Math costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StoryBox Library versus Fishy Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStoryBox LibraryFishy Math
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStory Box LibraryJonathan Schleifer

Customer experience

StoryBox Library

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Fishy Math

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

StoryBox Library

No in-app purchases

None

Fishy Math

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StoryBox Library free?
StoryBox Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fishy Math free?
Fishy Math costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do StoryBox Library or Fishy Math have ads?
Neither StoryBox Library nor Fishy Math shows ads.

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