# Splash Mini vs Math Gremlin

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Math Gremlin at 100% against Splash Mini's 53%. Splash Mini's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Math Gremlin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Splash Mini holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash Mini has 6.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Splash Mini's written reviews are positive against 100% of Math Gremlin's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Splash Mini ships an update every 3 weeks, Math Gremlin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splash Mini | Math Gremlin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-mini-multiplication/id449564960/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-gremlin-math-video-game/id6445924683/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 493 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StudyPad, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432105528) | [Blue Water Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541160065) |

## 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


### Math Gremlin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-gremlin-math-video-game/id6445924683)

This game makes learning basic math fun by having players guide a character through challenges to find numbers that add up to a target sum before time expires. Levels increase in difficulty, offering replayability with unique problems each time. In-game currency can be earned or purchased to enhance gameplay.

**Highlights:** Number addition puzzles, Time-based challenges, Progressive difficulty levels, Replayable unique problems, In-game currency for boosts, Character customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splash Mini free?

Splash Mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Math Gremlin free?

Math Gremlin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Splash Mini or Math Gremlin?

Splash Mini is rated higher. Splash Mini averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Math Gremlin averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Splash Mini or Math Gremlin have ads?

Math Gremlin shows ads; Splash Mini does not.

### Which is updated more often, Splash Mini or Math Gremlin?

Splash Mini ships an update every 3 weeks, and Math Gremlin every 2 months. Most recently, Splash Mini was updated on September 23, 2026 and Math Gremlin on September 10, 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.*