# Splash Mini vs Fluent

Splash Mini and Fluent both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Fluent's written reviews are positive against 53% of Splash Mini's. Fluent also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). Splash Mini's advantage is ratings volume (6.7K vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Splash Mini against 4.5 for Fluent. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash Mini has 6.7K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Splash Mini's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fluent's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Splash Mini | Fluent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-mini-multiplication/id449564960/reviews) | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluent-math-fluency/id1597208166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StudyPad, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432105528) | [Nick Petroni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597208168) |

## 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


### Fluent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluent-math-fluency/id1597208166)

This app offers a fun and engaging way to master basic math facts through digital flashcards and interactive practice modes. It features stages designed for memory retention and customizable themes for a personalized learning experience.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of digital flashcards, Untimed and Race Modes, 40 stages per operation, Customizable color themes, Printable certificates, Mascot character

**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 Fluent free?

Fluent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Splash Mini or Fluent?

Splash Mini and Fluent are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.7K and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do Splash Mini or Fluent have ads?

Neither Splash Mini nor Fluent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Splash Mini or Fluent?

Splash Mini ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fluent every 5 weeks. Most recently, Splash Mini was updated on September 23, 2026 and Fluent on June 5, 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.*