Macmillan Education Everywhere vs LM Start
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Macmillan Education Everywhere
Access your Macmillan Education course materials, including books, animations, and videos, on any device. Enhance your learning and teaching experience with interactive features and offline access.
- Access book content, animations, and videos
- Interactive activities
- Add notes and annotations
- Bookmark pages
- Download content for offline use
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You can now take your learning and teaching material with you anywhere with the Macmillan Education Everywhere app. The app gives access to all the book content, animations, videos and other interactive activities that are provided as part of your Macmillan Education course. Teachers and students can add their own notes, bookmark pages to find again later, and make annotations on the book page. Content can be easily downloaded and used offline when needed. The app provides teachers and learners with a simple, mobile solution for accessing learning material on the go.
LM Start
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Give your child a strong start in early learning with LM Start - the fun, ad-free app for preschoolers. LM Start introduces young children to the English alphabet, phonics, basic shapes, and numbers 0 to 9 through playful, hands-on activities that make learning enjoyable and stress-free. Created for ages 2 to 5, LM Start supports preschool and kindergarten readiness with short, engaging activities designed to match young attention spans. With simple, calm screens and gentle guidance, children can learn at their own pace and build confidence as they explore letters, numbers, and shapes independently. Why Parents Choose LM Start 100% Ad-Free and Safe for Kids No ads or unwanted distractions, just meaningful learning time you can trust. Works Offline Ideal for travel, quiet time, or learning on the go. No internet needed. Sensory-Friendly and Inclusive Designed to support all learners, including neurodivergent children. LM Start features calm visuals, clear audio, low-stimulus screens, and simple navigation to reduce overwhelm. Encourages Independent Exploration Large buttons, intuitive design, and child-friendly navigation allow young children to use the app without constant parent support. What Kids Learn Alphabet Recognise letters A to Z Hear letter sounds to build phonics foundations Begin connecting letters to early reading skills Numbers 0 to 9 and Counting Basics Learn number recognition Develop early counting skills Build confidence with numbers through simple play Basic 2D Shapes Identify common shapes such as circle, square, triangle, rectangle Strengthen visual recognition and early spatial awareness All activities gently introduce early learning concepts while keeping the experience fun, reassuring, and age appropriate. Learning Through Play LM Start uses short activities, child-led discovery, and positive reinforcement to help children stay engaged while building early skills. It is especially helpful for children who benefit from clear, structured, predictable learning experiences. Children enjoy: Letter tracing and sound activities Counting and number games Shape matching and sorting Friendly images and encouraging feedback Designed for Every Child Every child learns differently. LM Start is thoughtfully designed for both neurotypical and neurodivergent learners. The sensory-aware design supports children with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing differences with calm visuals, reduced clutter, and predictable interactions. LM Start supports: Visual and auditory learning Fine motor practice Independent, self-paced exploration Gentle introduction to structured learning About Learn Magnet LM Start is developed by Learn Magnet. We believe early learning should be engaging, inclusive, and accessible to all children. Our mission is to provide simple, effective educational tools that support early development and help children build confidence in foundational skills. Download and Start Learning Today Free to download No ads Works offline Supports preschool and kindergarten readiness If you are looking for a safe and educational app that introduces ABCs, phonics, basic shapes, and numbers 0 to 9 in a calm, inclusive, and child-friendly way, LM Start is the ideal place to begin. Download LM Start today and help your child learn with confidence, joy, and curiosity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LM Start at every 3 days against Macmillan Education Everywhere's every 5 weeks. Macmillan Education Everywhere's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Macmillan Education Everywhere ships an update every 5 weeks, LM Start every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Macmillan Education Everywhere | LM Start |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Springer Nature Limited | Naveed Bhatti |
Bugs and requests
Macmillan Education Everywhere
Reported bugs
72 issues- Cannot load tasks on iPads
- Activities disappear
- Forces re-login on every page open
- App occupies too much space
- Online version works better
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- App doesn't load tasks
- App doesn't allow uploading
- App doesn't load
- App crashes frequently
- App asks to re-login
- Registration is a quest
- Adding students is a quest
- App crashes when adding textbook
- App is blocked
- Screen stuck on 'Loading'
- App doesn't launch
- Loading screen freezes
- App closes session frequently
- App is slow
- Login doesn't load after update
- Requires deleting and reinstalling app
- Page doesn't load
- Takes a long time to load
- Page sliding is too sensitive
- App update is not functional
- Interactive book doesn't work
- Login takes over 40 minutes
- App is expelled from session when closed
- Spelling errors in answers
- App is unstable
- App crashes
- App is slow
- Login requires password every time
- Sometimes cannot login or open
- App doesn't load
- App is very slow
- Takes 45 minutes to open digital book
- Takes 45 minutes to listen to audio
- App is real garbage
- Requires username and password every time you exit
- Shows a white screen
- Not compatible with iPad Split View
- App deletes modifications
- Takes too long to delete parts
- App is slow
- App doesn't work
- App shows internal error
- App not working
- Books don't open
- Worked with 2 or 4 updates ago
- Books appear on shelf but don't open
- Loading indefinitely after selecting book
- Doesn't work
- Not comparable to other apps
- App not working
- Mal
- App doesn't work
- Cannot use book offline
- No option to download book
- App gets stuck
- Content doesn't load
- App doesn't work on iPhone XR
- Cannot get it to work with iPad
- No response to messages sent via app
- App doesn't work on iPad
- Error
- Audio playback requires opening book and navigating to page
- Audio pop-up blocks view
- Audio playback requires hitting play again
- Slow navigation when not downloaded
- Page-by-page scan with clickable icons is useless
- Not adequate for smartphone use
Requested features
13 requests- Download content in advance
- Improve audio playback experience
- Make app work on smartphones
- Allow teachers to upload assignments
- Fix disappearing activities
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- Improve login process
- Reduce app storage space
- Make online version better
- Fix loading issues on iPads
- Allow offline book usage
- Add download option for books
- Improve compatibility with Split View on iPad
- Add dark mode option
LM Start
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Macmillan Education Everywhere
No in-app purchases
LM Start
No in-app purchases
Questions
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