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 second graders master essential subjects like spelling, reading, and math through interactive games and a unique reward system. It features advanced handwriting recognition to reinforce writing skills and provides detailed progress tracking for parents.

Highlights
  • TeachTech writing recognition
  • Interactive reward system
  • Progress tracking for parents
  • Multiple learning subjects
  • Child-friendly interface
  • Personalized learning for students
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***** 2nd Place for Best Elementary Student App!!! http://bestappever.com/awards/2012/winner/eled TeachMe: 2nd Grade is the fourth installment in the popular TeachMe series of educational apps for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. TeachMe: 2nd Grade teaches six age-appropriate subjects to second grade children: spelling, sight words, long addition, long subtraction, fast addition and fast subtraction. TeachMe: 2nd Grade's unique TeachTech character recognition engine interprets a child's written answers, helping to reinforce writing skills while teaching math and spelling. TeachMe: 2nd 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 make fun photos at the Photobooth, 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 six different subjects so children don't get bored. TeachMe: 2nd Grade is the only educational app which reads your child's writing using TeachTech, 24x7digital's writing recognition engine. Children write their answers for math and spelling questions and TeachMe: 2nd Grade reads them using TeachTech. If your child needs help, TeachMe: 2nd grade will show them how to write the correct answer including the proper stroke order. 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: • TeachTech writing recognition • Achievement screen shows progress and levels for each topic • Explore TeachTown to spend coins on fun rewards • Turn ordinary pictures into fun photos at the Photobooth • Collectable stretchable shapes reward found at the Shape Store • Tend to a Virtual Aquarium with 10 types of fish and 50+ items • 8 different sticker reward scenes: sky, space, playground, beach, underwater reef, pirate cove, city, farm • Over 175+ 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 Scenes, Photobooth images, and Aquarium snapshots to Photos app, for emailing or using as wallpaper LEARNING SUBJECTS: • Sight Words: Dolch Second Grade • Spelling: 100+ 2nd grade level words • Fast Addition: practice single digit math facts in preparation for long addition • Fast Subtraction: practice one's column math facts in preparation for long subtraction • Long Addition: 2 and 3 digit addition including regrouping (carrying) • Long Subtraction: 2 and 3 digit subtraction including regrouping (borrowing) Email us at support@24x7digital for help & suggestions. Try the other apps in the TeachMe series: TeachMe: 3rd Grade, TeachMe: 1st Grade, TeachMe: Kindergarten, TeachMe: Toddler and TeachMe: Math Facts.

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 4 months). TeachMe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (84% vs 75%). On ads 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

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 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% 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 4 months, SplashLearn every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
TeachMe versus SplashLearn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeachMeSplashLearn
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (37 ratings)4.5 (32K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews — better74.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3732K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#77 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB493 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer24x7digital LLCStudyPad, Inc.

Customer experience

TeachMe

All ratings37 ratings
Positive62.2%
Neutral18.9%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative9.5%

SplashLearn

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

User reviews

TeachMe

From 37 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging and fun learning experience
  • 🎓 Comprehensive curriculum covering math, spelling, and reading
  • 💰 Motivating reward system with coins and virtual shops
  • ✍️ Handwriting practice with finger writing on screen
  • 🎮 Keeps children engaged without guilt about screen time

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Poor handwriting recognition for numbers and letters
  • 😞 Repetitive and boring question sets
  • ❌ Difficulty recognizing left-handed writing
  • 🔄 Limited vocabulary and spelling word variety
  • ⏸️ Slow progression through spelling levels

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

9 issues
  • Handwriting recognition fails for numbers 2, 4, and lowercase 'f'
  • App doesn't recognize correctly written letters and numbers
  • Same questions repeat in a loop despite advancing levels
  • App force closes after recent updates
  • Sound missing in 2nd grade version
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  • Purchased items disappear without refunding coins
  • Writing recognition inconsistent across different hand sizes
  • Spelling progression tracking stuck at level 1
  • App fails to download on some devices

Requested features

18 requests
  • Grade 3 and higher level apps (most requested)
  • Multiplication and division problems for 2nd grade
  • Ability to select individual subjects separately
  • Context clues and sentences for spelling words
  • Multiple choice option for children with special needs
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  • Expanded virtual rewards and customization options
  • More fish and items for aquarium (beyond 3 items)
  • Intelligent feeding mechanics for virtual pets
  • Farm or zoo feature with animals
  • Progress reports emailed to parents
  • Sentence structure and grammar instruction
  • Handwriting instruction guide
  • QWERTY keyboard option for older children
  • Cross-device syncing capability
  • Customizable teach town store with personal rewards
  • More voice responses and feedback
  • Study mode without testing
  • Phonics sound exploration activity

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 37 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 4 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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