Comparison

Splash Mini vs NumBots

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
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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

NumBots

This platform helps children master mental addition and subtraction, moving them from counting to calculating. It focuses on building understanding, recall, and fluency in these core math skills. Designed for early learners, it offers an engaging way to achieve mathematical proficiency.

Highlights
  • Master mental addition
  • Master mental subtraction
  • Build understanding
  • Develop recall
  • Achieve fluency
  • Transition from counting to calculating
Features
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Addition & Subtraction. Solved. From the innovators who bring you Times Tables Rock Stars, comes a highly engaging platform for learning to add and subtract… NumBots! NumBots is all about every child achieving the “triple win” of understanding, recall and fluency in mental addition and subtraction, so that they move from counting to calculating. Suitable from Year 1 (UK) or Kindergarten (US) upwards. Younger players will be able to access the early stages from a mathematical point of view but will find it increasingly harder to reach the level of fluency required to make continued progress.

Screenshots

Splash Mini4 screens
NumBots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NumBots at none against Splash Mini's 13. NumBots also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (66% vs 53%). Splash Mini's advantage is ratings volume (6.7K vs 304). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Splash Mini sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. NumBots asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NumBots holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash Mini has 6.7K ratings behind it against 304, 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 66% of NumBots's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splash Mini ships an update every 3 weeks, NumBots every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Splash Mini versus NumBots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplash MiniNumBots
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.7K ratings)4.7 (304 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.5% of reviews66.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.7K — better304
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size493 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudyPad, Inc.Maths Circle Ltd

Customer experience

Splash Mini

All ratings6,671 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews245 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral9.0%
Negative37.6%

NumBots

All ratings304 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews164 reviews
Positive66.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative26.2%

User reviews

Splash Mini

From 6.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

NumBots

From 304 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for learning math
  • 🚀 Fun and engaging
  • 💡 Helpful for improving math skills
  • 💡 Customizable robot feature
  • 👍 Useful for kids aged 4-7

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔍 Unclear progression system
  • ⏱️ Strict time limits
  • 🤔 Repetitive levels
  • 🤔 Not challenging enough for older kids

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

NumBots

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Coins and stars not tracking correctly
  • Login issues across devices
  • Keyboard not showing up on tablets
  • Levels randomly locked or missing
  • App crashing and freezing

Requested features

5 requests
  • More advanced levels and content
  • Ability to skip to appropriate level
  • Less emphasis on speed, more on accuracy
  • Family account support
  • Improved login and persistence

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
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  • 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

NumBots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Splash Mini free?
Splash Mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NumBots free?
NumBots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Splash Mini or NumBots?
NumBots is rated higher. Splash Mini averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while NumBots averages 4.7 from 304 ratings.
Do Splash Mini or NumBots have ads?
Neither Splash Mini nor NumBots shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Splash Mini or NumBots?
Splash Mini ships an update every 3 weeks, and NumBots every 5 weeks. Most recently, Splash Mini was updated on September 23, 2026 and NumBots on September 21, 2026.

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