Comparison

Math Magic vs SplashLearn

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

Head to head
About

Math Magic

This educational app makes learning arithmetic fun for children aged 3-8. It uses vibrant colors, a simple interface, and a reward system to encourage practice in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Parents can customize difficulty levels and timers.

Highlights
  • Arithmetic practice (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
  • Reward system with stars
  • Customizable difficulty levels
  • Adjustable number ranges (5, 10, 20)
  • Optional timer for timed challenges
  • Positive voice reinforcement
  • Simple, vibrant interface
Features
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Don’t you just love how much your child has improved in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing? You never get tired of hearing, “Can I do math?” from your six year old, do you? Of course you don’t. Thanks to Math Magic, your child can get a big jump on learning arithmetic while loving every second of that education. Math Magic teaches in a way that is encouraging and tons of fun for your little one. Math Magic uses a combination of your choice of vibrant colours, simple interface and a reward system of stars to encourage and teach kids between the ages of 3 and 8. It’s really easy to use. The child simply has to tap on an answer to solve the problem. Whether they get the answer right or not, a real voice expresses appreciation for the child choosing a response. Once the correct answer has been achieved, just shake your iPhone or iPod Touch and a new math problem will appear. Five successful answers results in a colored star as a reward. Math Magic lets you adjust the levels to customize them for your child. Set the maximum numbers to 5, 10 or 20. You can also set the timer to see how many problems can be solved within a specific time frame. Kids love the Math Magic app because it’s fun. Parents love it because it helps their child get a good start in math and provides constructive use of time during car trips or waiting for food or an appointment. Much research has gone into the development of Math Magic and it has the seal of approval from the kids involved in the focus groups. Why? Because this app has everything that appeals to a young child’s learning mind. •Positive reinforcement •Surprises and rewards •Very simple design •Vibrant colors Want to hear your child ask you for more math work to do? Great, then you’ll get your Math Magic now. It’s that easy Check out the video of this app @ http://tinyurl.com/nlvlrr ---------------- Please try out our other applications Word Magic Match Magic Count Magic Think BIG Math Series Sight words and Digraphs Dictation Match 'em up Words

About

SplashLearn

This app offers curriculum-aligned math and reading lessons for children aged 2-11 through interactive games, books, and activities. It adapts to each child's learning level, providing personalized support and challenges to build foundational skills and confidence.

Highlights
  • Curriculum-aligned math and reading lessons
  • Interactive learning games and activities
  • Personalized learning paths
  • Progress tracking for parents
  • 4000+ games, books, and challenges
  • Safe, ad-free environment
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Loved by over 60 million kids and used in 1 in 3 US schools, SplashLearn is a learning app for ages 2 to 11. It blends curriculum-aligned lessons with fun learning games, books, worksheets, and rewards that keep children curious, motivated, and confident. With SplashLearn, children build strong foundations in math, reading, and critical thinking through interactive, hands-on activities. The app adapts to each child’s level, offering support when they need it and challenge when they’re ready. Whether your child is tracing letters or solving complex word problems, SplashLearn meets them exactly where they are and guides them forward with confidence. WHY PARENTS TRUST SPLASHLEARN - Covers Preschool to Grade 5 curriculum for both Math and Reading - Perfect blend of educational games, stories, puzzles, activities, and flash cards - Free learning games for kids that build real skills, not just screen time - Designed for independent use- kids can learn on their own - Real-time progress tracking and insights for parents - Safe, ad-free, COPPA & GDPR compliant learning app for kids WHY KIDS LOVE IT - 4000+ fun learning games, decodable books, math challenges, and story books - Exciting learning worlds where they collect coins, rewards, and new characters - Engaging animation, and kid-friendly design - Play math games, reading games, phonics puzzles, spelling challenges- all in one place WHAT MATH SKILLS WILL MY CHILD LEARN? - Preschool & Kindergarten: Counting, shapes, tracing numbers, addition with visuals, patterns - Grade 1: Place value, subtraction, telling time, math facts, measurement, basic word problems - Grade 2: Multiplication, money, regrouping, critical thinking, understanding number relationships - Grade 3: Division, fractions, time, measurement, advanced math games - Grade 4 & 5: Multi-step word problems, decimals, geometry, fractions, data charts, reasoning Each grade has interactive learning games that make abstract concepts easy and memorable. Kids don’t just memorize, they understand by doing. WHAT READING SKILLS WILL MY CHILD LEARN? - Letter recognition (ABC), phonics, sight words, and tracing - Blending sounds to build words - Picture-based vocabulary learning - Fun decodable books and bedtime reading stories - Spelling games and reading fluency boosters - Comprehension through questions, animation, and narration Kids hear the word, see the word, say the word, and use it- making learning natural and playful. PERSONALIZED & SMART LEARNING PATH The app adjusts difficulty based on each child’s progress. If your child needs more help with subtraction or phonics, it slows down and gives extra practice. If they’re ready for more challenge, it moves ahead. It’s like a personal tutor, inside a game. PROVEN & AWARD-WINNING - Featured on Fox News - Editor’s Choice- Children’s Technology Review - Parent Choice Award winner - Trusted by teachers, used in 1 in 3 US schools - Best Educational Game for Kids (Multiple categories) SAFE FOR KIDS, PEACEFUL FOR PARENTS No ads, no pop-ups, no distractions. Just thoughtfully designed kids’ educational games in a clean, safe, and friendly environment. FREE TRIAL & EASY SUBSCRIPTION Try it free! Get full access during your free trial, then choose a flexible plan that fits your family. Enjoy unlimited learning games, lessons, and rewards with one subscription. SUPPORT We’re here for you → https://support.splashlearn.com/hc/en-us PRIVACY & TERMS - https://www.splashlearn.com/privacy - https://www.splashlearn.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Math Magic3 screens
SplashLearn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SplashLearn at Free against Math Magic's $0.99. SplashLearn also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (32K vs 37). Math Magic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On ads, 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

SplashLearn is free to download; Math Magic costs $0.99 up front. SplashLearn sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Math Magic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SplashLearn holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SplashLearn has 32K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Math Magic's written reviews are positive against 75% of SplashLearn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Magic ships an update monthly, SplashLearn every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Math Magic versus SplashLearn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath MagicSplashLearn
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (37 ratings)4.5 (32K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.9% of reviews74.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3732K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#76 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB494 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnusen IncStudyPad, Inc.

Customer experience

Math Magic

All ratings37 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral13.5%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral12.5%
Negative30.6%

SplashLearn

All ratings32,194 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews861 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative21.0%

User reviews

Math Magic

From 37 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and useful learning tool
  • 😄 Adorable encouraging voices
  • 💰 Worth the price
  • 🎯 Customizable difficulty levels
  • 🌟 Great rewards and motivation

Room to improve

  • 😵 Screen orientation issues
  • 📉 Becomes boring for older kids
  • 🚫 Lacks visual cues for multiplication/division
  • 🤔 Multiple choice can lead to guessing
  • 🎛️ Clunky interface

SplashLearn

From 32K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging learning experience
  • 💡 Effective for reinforcing math and reading skills
  • 🚀 Constant updates and progress reports
  • 👍 Motivating reward system with coins and achievements
  • 💡 Personalized learning paths and curriculum

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Technical issues like crashes, freezing, and loading problems
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Difficulty canceling subscription
  • 🤔 Limited free access, forces paid subscription
  • 🤔 Repetitive content and lack of variety in some areas

Bugs and requests

Math Magic

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • App does not open/load
  • Screen orientation stuck in portrait
  • Persistent error in multiplication and division answer lists
  • App not syncing with iPhone OS (older versions)
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  • App closes down after one or two problems

Requested features

12 requests
  • Fix screen orientation bug
  • Add visual cues for multiplication and division
  • Option to type answers instead of multiple choice
  • More variety in screens and sounds
  • Add quiz/test option
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  • Improve visual representation for subtraction
  • Move tool bar to the top
  • Add more levels and content
  • Make numbers on buttons more visible
  • Add adjustable delay for next problem transition
  • More exciting input methods
  • More graphics for addition and subtraction

SplashLearn

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Progress not saving properly
  • Incorrect answers being marked as correct
  • Profiles not working or logging out unexpectedly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More advanced content for higher grade levels
  • Option to turn off answers and allow more time for students
  • Improved sync between app and web versions
  • Better customer support and responsiveness

In-app purchases

None

Math Magic

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

SplashLearn

Subscriptions9
  • SplashLearn Membership Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • SplashLearn Membership Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • SplashLearn Membership Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • SplashLearn Membership Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$11.991 Month
  • SplashLearn Solo - Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • SplashLearn Membership 3-Month7 Days trial$23.993 Months
  • SplashLearn Membership Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$69.991 Year
  • SplashLearn Solo - Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • SplashLearn Membership Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Math Magic free?
Math Magic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SplashLearn free?
SplashLearn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Math Magic or SplashLearn?
SplashLearn is rated higher. Math Magic averages 3.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while SplashLearn averages 4.5 from 32K ratings.
Do Math Magic or SplashLearn have ads?
Neither Math Magic nor SplashLearn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Magic or SplashLearn?
Math Magic ships an update monthly, and SplashLearn every 9 days. Most recently, Math Magic was updated on September 28, 2026 and SplashLearn on September 29, 2026.

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