Comparison

Splash Mini vs Times Nine

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

Times Nine

This educational game uses a unique, intuitive approach to teach multiplication facts. It identifies and targets areas where users struggle, employing color and sound to enhance understanding. The difficulty adapts to the player's skill level, offering a personalized learning experience.

Highlights
  • Intelligent weak area identification
  • Grouped factor practice
  • Color and sound association
  • Adaptive difficulty levels
  • Clean, modern design
  • Soothing background music
Features
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A beautiful, intuitive game that intelligently teaches math -- you've never played anything like it. It's far more than a times tables memorization exercise; it fosters thinking and understanding: - Automatically finds weak areas: gives more practice in problematic areas to correct frequently made mistakes. - Groups together related factors (e.g. 2 x 5, 4 x 5, 6 x 5) for more intuitive understanding. - Elegant design links specific types of factors with specific colors and musical tones. - Difficulty level adjusts to the player: play with double-digit multiplication if you've mastered the basics. A beautifully designed app for ages 4 to 70+: - Soothing, noninvasive music. - Clean, modern look. - No ads, tracking, external links, or in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Splash Mini4 screens
Times Nine2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Splash Mini at Free against Times Nine's $2.99. Splash Mini also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 121 months) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 6). Times Nine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and review sentiment (67% vs 53%). On rating, ads and device support 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

Splash Mini is free to download; Times Nine costs $2.99 up front. Splash Mini sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Times Nine asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Splash Mini against 4.5 for Times Nine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash Mini has 6.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Splash Mini's written reviews are positive against 67% of Times Nine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splash Mini ships an update every 3 weeks, Times Nine every 121 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Splash Mini versus Times Nine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplash MiniTimes Nine
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (6.7K ratings)4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.5% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.7K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 121 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size495 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudyPad, Inc.Erik Lee

Customer experience

Splash Mini

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

Times Nine

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Times Nine

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
None

Times Nine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Splash Mini free?
Splash Mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Times Nine free?
Times Nine costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Splash Mini or Times Nine?
Times Nine is rated higher. Splash Mini averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Times Nine averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Splash Mini or Times Nine have ads?
Neither Splash Mini nor Times Nine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Splash Mini or Times Nine?
Splash Mini ships an update every 3 weeks, and Times Nine every 121 months. Most recently, Splash Mini was updated on October 23, 2026 and Times Nine on June 6, 2026.

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