Comparison

Splash Mini vs Reading Comprehension

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

Head to head
About

Splash Mini

This app makes mastering multiplication fun and interactive for kids in grades 2-5. Through engaging games and activities, children build confidence and fluency in times tables, while also exploring related math concepts.

Highlights
  • Multiplication times tables mastery
  • Interactive games and activities
  • Real-world multiplication scenarios
  • Properties of multiplication
  • Multi-digit addition and subtraction
  • Word problem solving
  • Mental math strategies
Read full description

Award-Winning Multiplication App Loved by Kids and Trusted by Educators! Splash Multiplication is the ultimate tool for mastering multiplication through fun, interactive games and activities. Designed for kids in Grades 2-5, it transforms math practice into an exciting adventure, helping children build confidence and fluency in multiplication. Awards & Recognitions • Winner of Tabby Awards for Best Educational App. • Featured as “No. 1 Education App” by Apple. • Loved by millions of kids, teachers, and parents worldwide. Why families love Splash Multiplication! "My child finally understands multiplication! This app makes learning fun and effective." – Parent of a 3rd Grader "It’s not just about multiplication—my daughter is also improving in other math areas. Highly recommend!" – Parent of a 4th Grader "The games are so engaging that my son doesn’t even realize he’s practicing math!" – Parent of a 2nd Grader Skills Your Child Will Master Multiplication and Beyond: • Understanding and memorizing times tables. • Using multiplication in real-world scenarios. • Exploring properties of multiplication (commutative, associative, and distributive). Additional Math Skills: • Multi-digit addition and subtraction. • Solving word problems. • Strengthening mental math strategies. • Introducing division as the inverse of multiplication. This app ensures a well-rounded approach to math learning while helping your child build a strong foundation in multiplication! Subscription & Free Trial Start for free and explore all the features with our trial. After the trial, choose a flexible subscription plan for unlimited access to all games and activities. Support We’re here for you! Reach out anytime at: https://support.splashlearn.com/hc/en-us Stay Connected Follow us for tips, updates, and fun activities on: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/splashlearn/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/splashlearnofficial • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SplashLearn • X: https://x.com/splashlearn Privacy & Terms Your child’s privacy is our top priority. Learn more: • Privacy Policy: https://www.splashlearn.com/privacy • Terms of Use: https://www.splashlearn.com/terms-of-use

About

Reading Comprehension

This app offers engaging reading practice for third graders with texts that gradually increase in difficulty. It provides audio support for struggling readers and detailed reports on skill mastery. Designed for both typical and special needs children, it creates a motivating learning environment.

Highlights
  • Graduated reading practice
  • Adaptive text difficulty
  • Audio support for readers
  • Skill-based reporting
  • Frustration-free learning
  • Reward center for motivation
  • Supports up to 10 players
Features
Read full description

** Happy Frog Apps is a Mom’s Choice Award Winner! Also featured on FunEducationalApps.com, TeachersWithApps.com, and more! ** What parents say about our awesome reading comprehension apps: *** 5 stars! Brilliant! An app that understands how kids actually learn. Thank you!
 *** 5 stars! I'm a teacher and this app has the best reporting of any reading app I've seen. At a glance I can see which skills need more practice. 
 Reading Comprehension Grade 3 provides academically-sound reading practice in a fun, game-like environment. The app provides: - Graduated practice at reading and answering grade-appropriate questions. - Texts start easy and gradually increase in difficulty. - Audio supports weak readers. - 'At a glance' reporting shows you instantly how your child is doing with each of 9 key reading comprehension skills: main idea, sequencing, fact & opinion, text details, etc. Good reading takes practice. This app provides a motivating environment for your child to get the daily practice he or she needs. Other benefits of the app: - FRUSTRATION FREE: Your child will always be guided to the correct answer.
 - REWARD CENTER: Fun and engaging Reward Center increases motivation. - EASY TO USE. Can be used independently (just hand it over: your child will know what to do!) or with a therapist/parent for intervention. - EXTENSIVE REPORTING: for up to 10 players to suit the needs of parents, teachers and therapists.
 Our apps are designed for and tested by typical and special needs children. Testers include children with Autism and other special needs. Our apps work for them! This app is part of a grade-by-grade series of Reading Comprehension apps. For any struggling learner, find the app that allows your child to work at 70-80% accuracy. Children need success to keep their brain in 'learning mode'. Ignore the grade-level and find the one that best suits your child.

(Look on the app store for a reduced-price bundle of the whole series.) 
To evaluate the app, download the free version, which has one free book. Additional levels and additional players can be accessed with in-app purchases. (All levels can be purchased for $2.99 -- price may change.) 

If you prefer no in-app purchases, download the School Edition of this app, which includes all levels and up to 10 players. We take customer service very seriously! If you ever have a problem or find that we've missed something, contact us at our website and we will do our best to fix the problem.  We collect NO private information in our app. None! Our apps do not allow unrestricted web or social media access. We conform to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

Screenshots

Splash Mini4 screens
Reading Comprehension4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Splash Mini at Free against Reading Comprehension's $4.99. Splash Mini also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 2). Reading Comprehension's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). 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 Mini is free to download; Reading Comprehension costs $4.99 up front. Splash Mini sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Reading Comprehension asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reading Comprehension holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash Mini has 6.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Splash Mini's written reviews are positive against 75% of Reading Comprehension's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splash Mini ships an update every 3 weeks, Reading Comprehension every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Splash Mini versus Reading Comprehension: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplash MiniReading Comprehension
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (6.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.5% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size495 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudyPad, Inc.Janine Toole

Customer experience

Splash Mini

All ratings6,673 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews245 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral9.0%
Negative37.6%

Reading Comprehension

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Splash Mini

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes and crashes
  • Subscription issues and billing problems
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices
  • Incorrect math answers or explanations

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free content and activities
  • Customizable difficulty levels
  • Expanded grade levels
  • Improved user interface
  • Offline mode

Reading Comprehension

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Splash Mini

Subscriptions11
  • Monthly Plan + Trial (Math)7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Splash Math7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • One Month Full Access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • Monthly Plan: Trial (Math+ELA)7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • SplashLearn Solo - Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • SplashLearn Membership Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • 3 Month Full Access7 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Splash Math7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • One Year Full Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • SplashLearn Membership Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Annual Plan + Trial (Math+ELA)7 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Grade 3 Lifetime$9.99
None

Reading Comprehension

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Splash Mini free?
Splash Mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reading Comprehension free?
Reading Comprehension costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Splash Mini or Reading Comprehension?
Reading Comprehension is rated higher. Splash Mini averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Reading Comprehension averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Splash Mini or Reading Comprehension have ads?
Neither Splash Mini nor Reading Comprehension shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Splash Mini or Reading Comprehension?
Splash Mini ships an update every 3 weeks, and Reading Comprehension every 10 months. Most recently, Splash Mini was updated on October 13, 2026 and Reading Comprehension on October 6, 2026.

Other comparisons