Comparison

Splash Mini vs Spelling Test

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

Spelling Test

This app transforms spelling practice into a fun, interactive experience for children. It features a friendly robot guide, multiple learning modes, and customizable word lists to build vocabulary and reinforce schoolwork. Designed to encourage independent learning without assistance.

Highlights
  • Robot-guided learning
  • No autocomplete or autocorrect
  • Pre-made and custom word lists
  • Flash cards
  • Spelling tests
  • Word search
  • Hangman game
Features
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Meet your child's new favourite study buddy - a friendly robot who makes learning spellings genuinely fun! Spelling Test speaks each word aloud and challenges your child to type it correctly, with no autocomplete cheating. Whether you're working through school homework or building vocabulary, it's the perfect pocket tutor for ages 5 and up. Ready-made word lists for every grade - Six built-in lists take children from simple three-letter words all the way through to advanced vocabulary, or create your own custom lists tailored to this week's homework. Four ways to learn:   * Flash Cards - Browse each word at your own pace, with the robot reading it aloud on demand * Spelling Test - The robot calls out each word; type it in and get an instant score  * Word Search - Find all the words hidden in a letter grid  * Hangman - Guess the mystery word one letter at a time Designed for real learning. The test keyboard has no autocorrect or autocomplete - your child must rely on their own memory, just like a real classroom spelling test. Works for all ages Perfect for primary school children practicing their weekly spellings, older students building vocabulary, or anyone who simply wants to become a better speller.

Screenshots

Splash Mini4 screens
Spelling Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Splash Mini at 4.5 against Spelling Test's 2.5. Splash Mini also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Spelling Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Splash Mini holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. 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 split almost evenly too, at 56% and 56% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splash Mini ships an update every 3 weeks, Spelling Test every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Splash Mini versus Spelling Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplash MiniSpelling Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.7K ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings6.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size495 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudyPad, Inc.John Kennedy

Customer experience

Splash Mini

All ratings6,673 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews277 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative35.7%

Spelling Test

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%

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

Spelling Test

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Splash Mini

Subscriptions8
  • Splash Math7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • One Month Full Access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan: Trial (Math+ELA)7 Days trial$11.991 Month
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  • 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
One-time1
  • Grade 3 Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

Spelling Test

One-time1
  • 15 Lists & Word Search$0.99

Questions

Is Splash Mini free?
Splash Mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spelling Test free?
Spelling Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Splash Mini or Spelling Test?
Splash Mini is rated higher. Splash Mini averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Spelling Test averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Splash Mini or Spelling Test have ads?
Neither Splash Mini nor Spelling Test shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Splash Mini or Spelling Test?
Splash Mini ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spelling Test every 4 months. Most recently, Splash Mini was updated on November 3, 2026 and Spelling Test on November 1, 2026.

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