Comparison

TeachMe vs SplashLearn

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

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

TeachMe4 screens
SplashLearn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SplashLearn at Free against TeachMe's $2.99. SplashLearn also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). TeachMe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On review sentiment, 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; TeachMe costs $2.99 up front. SplashLearn sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. TeachMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SplashLearn holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SplashLearn has 32K 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 75% of SplashLearn'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, SplashLearn every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
TeachMe versus SplashLearn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeachMeSplashLearn
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (42 ratings)4.5 (32K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews — better74.6% of reviews
Number of ratings4232K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#77 — 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%

SplashLearn

All ratings32,109 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews861 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative21.0%

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

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

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

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

TeachMe

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 TeachMe free?
TeachMe costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SplashLearn free?
SplashLearn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TeachMe or SplashLearn?
SplashLearn is rated higher. TeachMe averages 3.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while SplashLearn averages 4.5 from 32K ratings.
Do TeachMe or SplashLearn have ads?
Neither TeachMe nor SplashLearn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TeachMe or SplashLearn?
TeachMe ships an update every 3 months, and SplashLearn every 9 days. Most recently, TeachMe was updated on September 23, 2026 and SplashLearn on September 25, 2026.

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