# Splash Mini vs Mental Math Cards

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mental Math Cards at 100% against Splash Mini's 53%. Mental Math Cards also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Splash Mini's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Splash Mini sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Mental Math Cards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mental Math Cards 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 4, 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 Mental Math Cards's.

Splash Mini ships an update every 3 weeks, Mental Math Cards every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splash Mini | Mental Math Cards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-mini-multiplication/id449564960/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-cards/id804742372/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 493 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StudyPad, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432105528) | [向军 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/788691093) |

## 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


### Mental Math Cards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-cards/id804742372)

Generate printable A4 charts for practicing mental arithmetic. This app offers a comprehensive math question bank designed for elementary school students to improve their oral arithmetic skills.

**Highlights:** Printable A4 charts, Mental arithmetic exercises, Comprehensive math question bank, Oral arithmetic practice, Suitable for elementary students

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock function and off AD | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splash Mini free?

Splash Mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mental Math Cards free?

Mental Math Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Splash Mini or Mental Math Cards?

Mental Math Cards is rated higher. Splash Mini averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Mental Math Cards averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Splash Mini or Mental Math Cards have ads?

Mental Math Cards shows ads; Splash Mini does not.

### Which is updated more often, Splash Mini or Mental Math Cards?

Splash Mini ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mental Math Cards every 4 months. Most recently, Splash Mini was updated on September 23, 2026 and Mental Math Cards on July 29, 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.*