Comparison

Splash Math vs Boddle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Splash Math

This app transforms math practice into engaging games for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. It helps build strong math skills, boost confidence, and foster a love for learning through adaptive play and rewards. Parents and teachers trust it for its safe, ad-free, and effective educational approach.

Highlights
  • Play-based math learning
  • Adaptive practice by grade level
  • Covers K-5 math curriculum
  • Rewards and streaks for motivation
  • Safe, ad-free experience
  • Builds math skills and confidence
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Splash Math – Fun Learning Games by Grade (K–5) Award-winning learning app trusted by 60M kids and 1.6M teachers! Splash Math turns practice into play — helping kids in Kindergarten to Grade 5 build strong math skills, gain confidence, and actually enjoy learning. Awards & Recognition - Winner of Tabby Award – Best Educational App - Featured as “#1 Education App” by Apple - Trusted by 1.6M teachers and loved by 60M learners worldwideSplash Math turns practice into play — helping kids in Kindergarten to Grade 5 build strong math skills, gain confidence, and actually enjoy learning. Why Families Love Splash Math “A lifesaver for my daughter — she went from struggling to excelling in weeks!” – Parent of a 3rd Grader “My kids think they’re playing games, but they’re learning every minute.” – Parent of a 1st Grader “Perfect for independent learning — my son explores at his own pace.” – Parent of a 4th Grader What Your Child Will Learn → Kindergarten - Counting, comparing numbers, and basic addition/subtraction - Understanding ones and tens, positional words, and coins → Grade 1 - Addition/subtraction strategies and word problems - Time, money, and simple measurement concepts → Grade 2 - Skip-counting, arrays, and operations within 100 - Estimation, reading graphs, and understanding A.M. vs P.M. → Grade 3 - Place value, fractions, multiplication, and division - Area, perimeter, time, and money mastery → Grade 4 - Multi-digit operations and number theory - Fractions, decimals, geometry, and advanced problem-solving → Grade 5 - Fractions, decimals, and volume calculations - Unit conversions and graphing on coordinate planes Why Kids Love It - Play-based learning keeps kids excited and motivated - Adaptive practice adjusts to each child’s skill level - Rewards and streaks make learning addictive (in a good way!) - Safe, ad-free experience parents can trust Subscription & Free Trial Try it free! Get full access during your free trial, then choose a flexible plan that fits your family. Enjoy unlimited learning games, lessons, and rewards with one subscription. Need Help? We’re here for you → https://support.splashlearn.com/hc/en-us Privacy & Terms Your child’s safety comes first. - https://www.splashlearn.com/privacy - https://www.splashlearn.com/terms-of-use

About

Boddle

This interactive 3D game makes learning math, reading, and science fun for K-6 students. It uses adaptive AI to personalize lessons, identifies learning gaps, and provides detailed progress reports for parents and teachers. Engaging gameplay with customizable avatars and rewards keeps young learners motivated.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D learning game
  • Personalized adaptive learning (AI)
  • Thousands of math and reading lessons
  • Customizable game avatars
  • Mini-games and rewards
  • Progress reports for parents and teachers
  • Curriculum aligned to standards
Features
Currently charting
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Turn screen time into learning time with Boddle, the research-backed 3D learning game for grades K–6. Boddle helps students practice math, English language arts, and science through quests, pet battles, mini-games, and rewards. Personalized learning adjusts to each student’s level, identifies skill gaps, and gives parents and teachers clear progress reports. Used by more than 15 million students, parents, and teachers, Boddle makes healthy, purposeful screen time easier at home and in the classroom. HEALTHY SCREEN TIME THAT FEELS LIKE PLAY Boddle turns learning practice into an adventure students are excited to continue: • Practice real academic skills while exploring a colorful 3D world • Build positive learning habits through quests, goals, and daily rewards • Collect and battle pets, customize characters, and play mini-games • Learn independently at school, at home, or on the go • Connect with classmates through a kid-friendly experience with no open chat or strangers K–6 MATH, READING, AND SCIENCE Boddle includes standards-aligned lessons, questions, and activities developed by educators and instructional experts. Math practice includes: • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division • Math facts, times tables, and math fluency • Fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages • Geometry, measurement, data, and graphs • Word problems, number sense, and problem solving Reading and English language arts practice includes: • Phonics, spelling, vocabulary, and grammar • Reading fluency and reading comprehension • Fiction, non-fiction, language, and foundational literacy skills Science practice includes: • Life science, physical science, and Earth and space science • Engineering, scientific thinking, and real-world problem solving • NGSS-aligned practice for grades K–6 PERSONALIZED FOR EVERY LEARNER Boddle begins by finding the right starting point for each student, then adapts practice based on their skills and pace. Students receive extra support when they need it and more challenge when they are ready. • Automatically identify learning gaps • Adjust question difficulty in real time • Support intervention, enrichment, and independent practice • Help students learn from mistakes with lessons and explanations FOR TEACHERS Turn classroom practice into a learning game students ask to play. • Assign standards-aligned math, ELA, and science skills • Create assignments and assessments • Monitor individual and classroom progress • View automatically graded reports • Support targeted practice, intervention, and enrichment • Use Boddle for centers, early finishers, homework, review, or whole-class activities FOR PARENTS Give your child screen time you can feel good about. • Track progress, growth, mastered skills, and learning gaps • Create assignments and assessments for extra practice • Review automatically graded results • Support homework, homeschool, tutoring, and summer learning • Keep students motivated without relying on worksheets alone STANDARDS-ALIGNED AND RESEARCH-BACKED Boddle is trusted by more than 650,000 educators in all 50 states. Its curriculum aligns with widely used standards, including Common Core, TEKS, Florida B.E.S.T., and NGSS. An independent study met ESSA Level III standards for Promising Evidence. SAFE FOR STUDENTS Boddle is built for student safety, with no open chat and no strangers. It is kidSAFE Certified and designed to support COPPA and FERPA compliance. WHY BODDLE? Boddle’s bottle-headed characters fill up as students learn, reminding them to fill up with knowledge, value the content of their character, and pour back into the world around them.

Screenshots

Splash Math4 screens
Boddle4 screens

Verdict

The call

Splash Math and Boddle both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Boddle's written reviews are positive against 63% of Splash Math's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Math sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Boddle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Splash Math against 4.5 for Boddle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.5K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Splash Math's written reviews are positive against 77% of Boddle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splash Math ships an update every 3 weeks, Boddle every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Splash Math versus Boddle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplash MathBoddle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.5K ratings) — better4.5 (11K ratings)
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews77.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.5K11K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#169#154 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size493 MB276 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudyPad, Inc.Boddle Learning Inc

Customer experience

Splash Math

All ratings4,450 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative32.2%

Boddle

All ratings11,292 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews1,100 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative14.9%

User reviews

Splash Math

From 4.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Engaging and fun learning experience
  • 🏆 Helps improve math skills
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 📈 Tracks progress and provides reports

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription-based model with limited free access
  • 🔒 Requires personal information to sign up
  • 🤔 Some questions/content not aligned with curriculum
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

Boddle

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging learning game
  • 🚀 Helps improve math and ELA skills
  • 💯 Great for kids and classrooms
  • 🎨 Customizable avatars and houses
  • 🤩 Addictive and enjoyable gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
  • ⚠️ Premium features locked behind paywall
  • 🤖 Matchmaking issues with overpowered opponents
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times and connection issues
  • 🏠 Limited customization options for houses

Bugs and requests

Splash Math

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect scoring/feedback on answers
  • Inability to sync progress across devices
  • Unexpected charges and subscription issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more grade levels and content
  • Provide option to purchase full access without subscription
  • Improve alignment with local curriculum and standards
  • Fix bugs and improve stability

Boddle

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Disappearing items from inventory
  • Incorrect answers marked as wrong
  • Freezing and crashing during battles
  • Leaderboard and ranking issues
  • Connectivity problems on mobile devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more levels and adventures
  • Implement pet trading between friends
  • Improve free-to-play accessibility
  • Expand house customization options
  • Introduce competitive team modes

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Splash Math

Subscriptions12
  • One Month Full Access7 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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  • 1 Month Math & English7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • SplashLearn Solo - Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • SplashLearn Membership Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • 3 Month Splash Math Access7 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • SplashMath 1 Year Full Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • SplashLearn Solo - Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • SplashLearn Membership Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Splash Math7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • 1 Year Math & English7 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Splash Math$23.99
10 purchases

Boddle

Subscriptions3
  • Boddle Premium Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Boddle Premium Subscription$48.991 Year
  • Boddle Premium Yearly - Legacy$69.991 Year
One-time7
  • Handful of Boddle Bucks$0.99
  • Placeholder$0.99
  • Stack of Boddle Bucks$4.99
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  • 1000 Boddle Bucks (50% off)$4.99
  • 100 Pet Seeds (50% off)$4.99
  • Bag of Boddle Bucks$9.99
  • Boddle Bucks Chest$19.99

Questions

Is Splash Math free?
Splash Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boddle free?
Boddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Splash Math or Boddle?
Splash Math is rated higher. Splash Math averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Boddle averages 4.5 from 11K ratings.
Do Splash Math or Boddle have ads?
Neither Splash Math nor Boddle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Splash Math or Boddle?
Splash Math ships an update every 3 weeks, and Boddle every 5 weeks. Most recently, Splash Math was updated on September 25, 2026 and Boddle on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Splash Math or Boddle?
Splash Math currently peaks at #169 in the App Store charts, and Boddle at #154. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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