# Splash Mini vs Times Nine

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.

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.

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.

Splash Mini ships an update every 3 weeks, Times Nine every 121 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splash Mini | Times Nine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-mini-multiplication/id449564960/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-nine/id692971929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 121 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 495 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StudyPad, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432105528) | [Erik Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/302856905) |

## 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


### Times Nine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-nine/id692971929)

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:** 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 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 24, 2026 and Times Nine on June 6, 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.*