Comparison

TeachMe vs Splash Math

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

Head to head
About

TeachMe

This educational app helps first graders master essential subjects like math, reading, and spelling through engaging games and a rewarding system. It offers personalized learning, tracks progress, and provides verbal feedback to keep children motivated.

Highlights
  • Writing recognition and virtual keyboard input
  • Progress tracking and achievement screens
  • Reward system with virtual town exploration
  • Personalized learning for multiple students
  • Adjustable difficulty and question selection
  • Verbal instructions and feedback
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*** WINNER for Best Elementary Student App at BestAppEver.com *** Readers' Choice Top 10 at SmartAppsForKids.com TeachMe: 1st Grade is the third installment in the popular TeachMe series of educational apps. TeachMe: 1st Grade teaches four age-appropriate subjects to first grade children: sight words, addition, subtraction and spelling. Learning subjects align with common core standards to help your child get prepared for 1st Grade. Parents can review performance history for each subject to check how their child is doing. TeachMe: 1st Grade keeps children engaged with a unique reward system where children earn coins by playing learning games at the school. They can move around the rest of TeachTown to spend their coins on fun rewards. Children can collect stretchable shapes at the Shape Store, visit their virtual aquarium at the Fish Store, and decorate different scenes at the art store. The simple and intuitive user interface is designed to be child friendly, which allows children to play without help from an adult. An animated teacher (Mimi Mouse) gives verbal instructions and feedback to encourage the child to learn and succeed! In addition, the learning screens are colorful, fun and rotate between four different subjects so children don't get bored. Children write their answers for math and spelling questions and TeachMe: 1st Grade reads them. If your child needs help, TeachMe: 1st grade will show them how to write the correct answer including the proper stroke order. TeachMe also includes a virtual keyboard input option. Each child has an achievements screen which motivates and encourages learning by showing progress and levels for each topic. Parents can use this screen to quickly see progress of their child. Parents can select which subjects they want, set different difficulty levels, and even choose specific questions. Parents can also review performance history for each subject to check how their child is doing. FEATURES: • Uses writing recognition, or virtual keyboard input • Achievement screen show progress and levels for each topic • Explore TeachTown to spend coins on fun rewards • Collectable stretchable shapes reward found at the Shape Store • Virtual Aquarium reward (7 types of fish and 50+ items) • 7 different sticker reward scenes: space, playground, beach, underwater reef, pirate cove, city, farm • Over 170 different stickers for adding to scenes • Classroom friendly personalized learning for 40 students • Select which subjects are displayed for each child • Turn on/off specific questions within a subject • Change the number of correct questions to earn a reward • Change the number of questions in a row to mark a question learned • Tracks performance for each subject item (last five) • Export sticker rewards scenes to Photos, for emailing or using as wallpaper LEARNING SUBJECTS: • Sight Words: Dolch First Grade • Addition: up to a total of 20 with additional advanced questions • Subtraction: from 20 down with additional advanced questions • Math questions are shown both horizontally and vertically • Spelling: 170+ 1st grade level words COMMON CORE: For alignment info see https://www.24x7digital.com/firstgradecc Email us at support@24x7digital for help & suggestions.

About

Splash Math

This app transforms math practice into engaging games for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. It helps build strong math skills, boost confidence, and foster a love for learning through adaptive play and rewards. Parents and teachers trust it for its safe, ad-free, and effective educational approach.

Highlights
  • Play-based math learning
  • Adaptive practice by grade level
  • Covers K-5 math curriculum
  • Rewards and streaks for motivation
  • Safe, ad-free experience
  • Builds math skills and confidence
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Splash Math – Fun Learning Games by Grade (K–5) Award-winning learning app trusted by 60M kids and 1.6M teachers! Splash Math turns practice into play — helping kids in Kindergarten to Grade 5 build strong math skills, gain confidence, and actually enjoy learning. Awards & Recognition - Winner of Tabby Award – Best Educational App - Featured as “#1 Education App” by Apple - Trusted by 1.6M teachers and loved by 60M learners worldwideSplash Math turns practice into play — helping kids in Kindergarten to Grade 5 build strong math skills, gain confidence, and actually enjoy learning. Why Families Love Splash Math “A lifesaver for my daughter — she went from struggling to excelling in weeks!” – Parent of a 3rd Grader “My kids think they’re playing games, but they’re learning every minute.” – Parent of a 1st Grader “Perfect for independent learning — my son explores at his own pace.” – Parent of a 4th Grader What Your Child Will Learn → Kindergarten - Counting, comparing numbers, and basic addition/subtraction - Understanding ones and tens, positional words, and coins → Grade 1 - Addition/subtraction strategies and word problems - Time, money, and simple measurement concepts → Grade 2 - Skip-counting, arrays, and operations within 100 - Estimation, reading graphs, and understanding A.M. vs P.M. → Grade 3 - Place value, fractions, multiplication, and division - Area, perimeter, time, and money mastery → Grade 4 - Multi-digit operations and number theory - Fractions, decimals, geometry, and advanced problem-solving → Grade 5 - Fractions, decimals, and volume calculations - Unit conversions and graphing on coordinate planes Why Kids Love It - Play-based learning keeps kids excited and motivated - Adaptive practice adjusts to each child’s skill level - Rewards and streaks make learning addictive (in a good way!) - Safe, ad-free experience parents can trust Subscription & Free Trial 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. Need Help? We’re here for you → https://support.splashlearn.com/hc/en-us Privacy & Terms Your child’s safety comes first. - https://www.splashlearn.com/privacy - https://www.splashlearn.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

TeachMe4 screens
Splash Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Splash Math at Free against TeachMe's $2.99. Splash Math also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 42). TeachMe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (80% vs 63%). 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

Splash Math is free to download; TeachMe costs $2.99 up front. Splash Math sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. TeachMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Splash Math holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash Math has 4.5K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of TeachMe's written reviews are positive against 63% of Splash Math's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TeachMe ships an update every 3 months, Splash Math every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
TeachMe versus Splash Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeachMeSplash Math
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (42 ratings)4.6 (4.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews — better62.6% of reviews
Number of ratings424.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#195 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB493 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer24x7digital LLCStudyPad, Inc.

Customer experience

TeachMe

All ratings42 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral10.1%
Negative10.1%

Splash Math

All ratings4,450 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative32.2%

User reviews

TeachMe

From 42 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎓 Comprehensive educational content covering math, spelling, and sight words
  • 🎁 Engaging reward system with coins and virtual store purchases
  • ✍️ Handwriting recognition feature teaches proper penmanship
  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay that keeps children engaged
  • 💰 Affordable price point (under $3)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Handwriting recognition is inconsistent and frustrating
  • 🔤 Difficulty recognizing specific letters (M, T, G especially problematic)
  • 🔁 Limited question variety with excessive repetition
  • ⏱️ Slow app loading times
  • 🎤 Annoying narrator voice that cannot be muted or disabled

Splash Math

From 4.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Engaging and fun learning experience
  • 🏆 Helps improve math skills
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 📈 Tracks progress and provides reports

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription-based model with limited free access
  • 🔒 Requires personal information to sign up
  • 🤔 Some questions/content not aligned with curriculum
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

TeachMe

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Handwriting recognition fails to accept correct letters
  • Letter M not recognized consistently
  • Letter T mistaken for L
  • App crashes at higher difficulty levels
  • App freezes during gameplay
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  • Writing feature stops working after extended use
  • Character recognition misreads answers (e.g., D as I)
  • App not responding to user input
  • Incompatibility with iPhone 5 resolution
  • Skips around and mid-reads child's attempts
  • Excessive repetition of same questions
  • Narrator lectures repeat multiple times without interruption

Requested features

19 requests
  • Grade 2, 3, and higher grade versions
  • Option to disable or mute narrator voice
  • Ability to choose specific subjects/lessons
  • QWERTY keyboard layout option
  • Friendlier wrong answer feedback mechanism
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  • Customizable sound effects and audio prompts
  • Disable answer reveal button or make it harder to access
  • Support for different handwriting styles and cursive
  • Underlines to indicate number of letters in spelling words
  • Faster app performance and loading times
  • More diverse and varied questions
  • Parental lock feature to prevent accidental app exit
  • Time and currency learning modules
  • Reading comprehension with voice recognition
  • More reward options and virtual items
  • Support for multiple languages and accents (British, Australian, etc.)
  • Ability to set number of attempts before answer appears
  • Separate handwriting practice section
  • Keyboard option for children with poor handwriting

Splash Math

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect scoring/feedback on answers
  • Inability to sync progress across devices
  • Unexpected charges and subscription issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more grade levels and content
  • Provide option to purchase full access without subscription
  • Improve alignment with local curriculum and standards
  • Fix bugs and improve stability

In-app purchases

None

TeachMe

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Splash Math

Subscriptions12
  • One Month Full Access7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Splash Math7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • One Month Full Access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • 1 Month Math & English7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • SplashLearn Solo - Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • SplashLearn Membership Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • 3 Month Splash Math Access7 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • SplashMath 1 Year Full Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • SplashLearn Solo - Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • SplashLearn Membership Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Splash Math7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • 1 Year Math & English7 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Splash Math$23.99

Questions

Is TeachMe free?
TeachMe costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Splash Math free?
Splash Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TeachMe or Splash Math?
Splash Math is rated higher. TeachMe averages 3.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Splash Math averages 4.6 from 4.5K ratings.
Do TeachMe or Splash Math have ads?
Neither TeachMe nor Splash Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TeachMe or Splash Math?
TeachMe ships an update every 3 months, and Splash Math every 3 weeks. Most recently, TeachMe was updated on September 23, 2026 and Splash Math on September 23, 2026.

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