Purple Mash Browser vs BrightSprout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Purple Mash Browser
This application provides an optimized browsing experience for a popular educational platform. It enhances usability on mobile devices by removing distracting browser elements and offers administrative control over the starting page for easier access to learning resources.
- Optimized browser for educational platform
- Enhanced mobile usability
- Removes distracting browser gestures
- Full-screen learning space
- Customizable home page settings
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The Purple Mash Browser Application allows you to make the most of Purple Mash on your device. - A browser optimised for using Purple Mash on your device (recommended for use on iPads) - Requires an internet connection - Removes the gestures for going to the previous/next page. - Removes the tab bar which gives more space to Purple Mash. - Allows administrators to set the Purple Mash Home Page, Purple Mash Quick Login or Purple Mash Portal for ease of access.
BrightSprout
Boost your child's math confidence with engaging, curriculum-based quizzes designed for Year 1 students in the UK. This universal app provides immediate feedback and fun animations to make learning interactive and enjoyable across iOS and macOS devices.
- Curriculum-based Year 1 math quizzes
- Covers numbers, addition, subtraction, shapes
- UK National Curriculum aligned
- Immediate feedback and animations
- Universal app for iOS and macOS
- No login required for safety
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Boost your child’s confidence in maths with fun, curriculum-based quizzes! Designed for Year 1 students in the UK, this app offers engaging questions aligned with the national curriculum. Whether you’re on an iPad, iPhone, or Mac, learning maths is now interactive and enjoyable. Key Features: • Covers key Year 1 maths topics: numbers, addition, subtraction, shapes & more • Based on the UK National Curriculum • Universal app: use it on iOS and macOS • Immediate feedback and fun animations • No login required — safe for young learners • Beautiful visual design with child-friendly UI Topics Covered: • Counting and number recognition • Simple addition and subtraction • Shapes and patterns • Place value and number bonds • Basic measurement concepts Safe for Children • No ads • No data tracking Perfect for home learning, revision, or classroom support. Give your child a head start in maths — download now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Purple Mash Browser at Free against BrightSprout's $0.99. Purple Mash Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). BrightSprout's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 63%). On 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
Purple Mash Browser is free to download; BrightSprout costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Purple Mash Browser | BrightSprout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 2 Simple Limited | Gulnaz Siddiq |
Customer experience
Purple Mash Browser
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In-app purchases
Purple Mash Browser
No in-app purchases
BrightSprout
No in-app purchases
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