# Splash Mini vs Math Ascension

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Splash Mini | Math Ascension |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-mini-multiplication/id449564960/reviews) | **[4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-ascension-times-tables/id6449356770/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 495 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StudyPad, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432105528) | [Pestorosso Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688700347) |

## 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 Ascension

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-ascension-times-tables/id6449356770)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $4.00 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $26.00 | per year |
| 7-day Trial - 2nd chance | Free | one-time |
| 7-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $30.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*