# Splash Mini vs NumBots

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splash Mini | NumBots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-mini-multiplication/id449564960/reviews) | **[4.7 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbots/id1448844836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 304 |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | **66.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 493 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StudyPad, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432105528) | [Maths Circle Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/973811325) |

## 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


### NumBots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbots/id1448844836)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


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