# Splash Mini vs Reading Comprehension

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splash Mini | Reading Comprehension |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-mini-multiplication/id449564960/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-comprehension-grade-3/id1052285034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 495 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StudyPad, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432105528) | [Janine Toole](https://appshunter.io/developer/839832427) |

## What reviewers say

### Splash Mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-mini-multiplication/id449564960)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan + Trial (Math) | $7.99 | per month |
| Splash Math | $9.99 | per month |
| One Month Full Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan: Trial (Math+ELA) | $11.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Solo - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Membership Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Full Access | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Splash Math | $59.99 | per year |
| One Year Full Access | $59.99 | per year |
| SplashLearn Membership Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan + Trial (Math+ELA) | $89.99 | per year |
| Grade 3 Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun learning experience
- 👍 Engaging and interactive
- 🤩 Helps improve math skills
- 💯 Great for practicing math
- 👏 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Locked behind paywall
- 🙄 Misleading 'free' claims
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 😒 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More free content and activities
- Customizable difficulty levels
- Expanded grade levels
- Improved user interface
- Offline mode


### Reading Comprehension

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-comprehension-grade-3/id1052285034)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*