# Splash Mini vs MultiBuddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MultiBuddy at 100% against Splash Mini's 53%. MultiBuddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). Splash Mini's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Splash Mini is free to download; MultiBuddy costs $4.99 up front. Splash Mini sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. MultiBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

MultiBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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 point the same way: 53% of Splash Mini's written reviews are positive against 100% of MultiBuddy's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splash Mini | MultiBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-mini-multiplication/id449564960/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multibuddy/id6449202900/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 493 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StudyPad, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432105528) | [Daniel Springer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1402417666) |

## 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


### MultiBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multibuddy/id6449202900)

This app transforms multiplication practice into an exciting adventure for children aged 5-12. With thousands of levels, engaging gameplay, and colorful graphics, it makes mastering times tables fun and confidence-building.

**Highlights:** 1000 levels of multiplication practice, Interactive 'Yes/No' gameplay, Lives system for challenge, Score points and beat the timer, Colorful and engaging graphics, Progress tracking

**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 MultiBuddy free?

MultiBuddy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

MultiBuddy is rated higher. Splash Mini averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while MultiBuddy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Splash Mini or MultiBuddy have ads?

Neither Splash Mini nor MultiBuddy shows ads.

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

Splash Mini ships an update every 3 weeks, and MultiBuddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Splash Mini was updated on September 23, 2026 and MultiBuddy on September 18, 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.*