Comparison

Splash Mini vs Math Ascension

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

Math Ascension

This game helps children aged 7-12 master multiplication tables and mental math through an engaging, story-driven video game experience. It features adaptive difficulty, visual learning methods, and customizable characters, making learning fun and effective. The game is designed with a clear end goal and encourages healthy playtime habits.

Highlights
  • Master multiplication tables 2-12
  • Adaptive practice adjusts to child's level
  • Visual learning with blocks and representations
  • Engaging story and character customization
  • Progress tracking for parents and students
  • Quick duels and arena challenges
Features
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Math Ascension helps ages 7–12 master times tables (2–12) and mental math through play. Already used in classrooms by 11,000+ students worldwide. The difficulty adapts to each child, and progress is easy to track. No ads. Learn effectively (and stress-free) • Times tables 2–12 + mental math, with a visual, hands-on method (blocks, representations). • Adaptive practice: the game focuses more on the tables that need work, while mixing in easier items to keep motivation high. • Visible progress: see improvement over time and what to practice next. A real video game, not just drills • Quick duels: build your tower and use bonuses that evolve and grow stronger. • Unlock outfits and customize your style. • Face opponents with unique powers and progress through the arena. The story Your child plays as Mathilda in the arena of “Calculisée”. Turned into robots by the villain Rob, Mathilda and her brother set out to find him and regain their original appearance. Kid-friendly • No ads • No violent content • No in-app purchases required to progress (optional one-time unlock to access the full version) • Daily play time limit (adjustable by parents, even in the free version) Recommended age: 7–12 (may suit younger or older depending on level). Math Ascension at school A dedicated school version is available: no installation, runs in the browser, with a dashboard to set up and track learning. More info: https://math-ascension.com Our philosophy: We made Math Ascension to set an example for other video games; our game benefits children, has a definite end (when the child has mastered their multiplication tables), and does not push them to over-consume the game. Also, so that you can try out the game yourself, we decided to make Math Ascension available for free. Most of the content can be accessed without having to pay for the full version. Feel free to leave a review for Math Ascension, and if you have any questions, contact us at math-ascension@pestorosso.com. Privacy policy: https://pestorosso.com/en/math-ascension-privacy Terms & conditions: https://pestorosso.com/en/math-ascension-terms

Screenshots

Splash Mini4 screens
Math Ascension4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Math Ascension at 100% against Splash Mini's 53%. Math Ascension also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Splash Mini's advantage is ratings volume (6.7K vs 24) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Math Ascension sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Ascension holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash Mini has 6.7K ratings behind it against 24, 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 Math Ascension's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Splash Mini versus Math Ascension: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplash MiniMath Ascension
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.7K ratings)4.9 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.7K — better24
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size495 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudyPad, Inc.Pestorosso Games

Customer experience

Splash Mini

All ratings6,673 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews245 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral9.0%
Negative37.6%

Math Ascension

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Math Ascension

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Splash Mini

Subscriptions11
  • Monthly Plan + Trial (Math)7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Splash Math7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • One Month Full Access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Plan: Trial (Math+ELA)7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • 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
  • SplashLearn Membership Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Annual Plan + Trial (Math+ELA)7 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Grade 3 Lifetime$9.99
5 purchases

Math Ascension

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$4.001 Month
  • Annual subscription$26.001 Year
One-time3
  • 7-day Trial - 2nd chanceFree
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • One-time Purchase$30.00

Questions

Is Splash Mini free?
Splash Mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Ascension free?
Math Ascension is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Splash Mini or Math Ascension?
Math Ascension is rated higher. Splash Mini averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Math Ascension averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.
Do Splash Mini or Math Ascension have ads?
Neither Splash Mini nor Math Ascension shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Splash Mini or Math Ascension?
Splash Mini ships an update every 3 weeks, and Math Ascension every 3 weeks. Most recently, Splash Mini was updated on October 31, 2026 and Math Ascension on October 30, 2026.

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