Comparison

PopMath Original 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

PopMath Original

This app offers a playful approach for children to master fundamental math skills. Players pop numbered bubbles to solve equations, with increasing difficulty and new operations introduced as they advance. It provides feedback on performance and allows for focused practice on specific tables or operations.

Highlights
  • Bubble popping math challenges
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Practice specific multiplication tables
  • Performance tracking (time, errors)
  • Encouraging feedback messages
Features
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PopMath is a fun way for kids to practice basic maths. Six pairs of bubbles with numbers float on the screen above beautiful backgrounds. Each bubble contains a number: simply pop the corresponding bubbles! As you progress through levels, numbers increase, and new operators are introduced: subtraction, multiplication and division. Each level shows your time and number of errors, along with an encouraging message, from "well done" to "unbelievable!" You can also pick a specific operator: addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. Numbers go up to 1000 for addition and subtraction, and 20 for multiplication and division. You can also choose to practice a particular table, from 2 to 12! Enjoy and send your feedback laurent@appblit.com

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

PopMath Original4 screens
Splash Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Splash Math at Free against PopMath Original's $3.99. Splash Math also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). PopMath Original's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (74% vs 63%). 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

Splash Math is free to download; PopMath Original costs $3.99 up front. Splash Math sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. PopMath Original asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Splash Math holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash Math has 4.5K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of PopMath Original'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

PopMath Original ships an update every 12 months, Splash Math every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
PopMath Original versus Splash Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopMath OriginalSplash Math
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (11 ratings)4.6 (4.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews — better62.6% of reviews
Number of ratings114.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#189 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB493 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppBlit LLCStudyPad, Inc.

Customer experience

PopMath Original

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral15.8%
Negative10.5%

Splash Math

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

Bugs and requests

PopMath Original

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

PopMath Original

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 PopMath Original free?
PopMath Original costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Splash Math free?
Splash Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PopMath Original or Splash Math?
Splash Math is rated higher. PopMath Original averages 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Splash Math averages 4.6 from 4.5K ratings.
Do PopMath Original or Splash Math have ads?
Neither PopMath Original nor Splash Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PopMath Original or Splash Math?
PopMath Original ships an update every 12 months, and Splash Math every 3 weeks. Most recently, PopMath Original was updated on September 16, 2026 and Splash Math on September 25, 2026.

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