# TinyTap vs SplashLearn

TinyTap and SplashLearn both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of SplashLearn's written reviews are positive against 20% of TinyTap's. SplashLearn also leads on chart position (#78 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TinyTap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and SplashLearn sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for TinyTap against 4.5 for SplashLearn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 32K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of TinyTap's written reviews are positive against 74% of SplashLearn's.

TinyTap ships an update every 3 weeks, SplashLearn every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TinyTap | SplashLearn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinytap-kids-learning-games/id493868874/reviews) | **[4.5 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashlearn-learning-games/id672658828/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24K | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | **74.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#78** |
| Size | 287 MB | 497 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TinyTap Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/369576418) | [StudyPad, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432105528) |

## What reviewers say

### TinyTap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinytap-kids-learning-games/id493868874)

This app offers a vast collection of interactive learning games for toddlers and preschoolers, created by educators. It provides a safe, ad-free environment with personalized recommendations and a gamified learning plan to help children reach developmental milestones at their own pace. Parents can track their child's progress through a dedicated dashboard.

**Highlights:** 250,000+ interactive learning games, Personalized game recommendations, Content curated by teachers and therapists, Gamified learning plan, Offline play, Parent's dashboard for progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TinyTap Pro Family Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| TinyTap Weekly Family Access | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| TINYTAP 7-DAY FREE TRIAL | $19.99 | per month |
| TinyTap Annual Access | $47.99 | per year |
| TinyTap Annual Family Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Family Access | $53.90 | per year |
| TinyTap Pro Family Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Family Access | $65.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Family Access | $71.90 | per year |
| Unlimited Family Access | $83.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging educational content
- 👍 Variety of games and activities
- 💡 Ability to create custom content
- 🚀 Adaptive learning experiences
- 👍 Great for toddlers and young kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Deceptive subscription practices
- 👎 Difficult to navigate and use
- 👎 Inconsistent quality of content
- 👎 Inaccurate or poor voice acting

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or create profiles
- Incorrect answers being marked as correct
- Screen orientation issues and unresponsive controls
- Disappearing or non-functioning games and activities

**Requested features**

- Improved user interface and navigation
- Better progress tracking and syncing across devices
- More age-appropriate content and difficulty levels
- Ability to cancel subscription easily
- Support for more languages and regional variations


### SplashLearn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashlearn-learning-games/id672658828)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Education, #182 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app offers curriculum-aligned math and reading lessons for children aged 2-11 through interactive games, books, and activities. It adapts to each child's learning level, providing personalized support and challenges to build foundational skills and confidence.

**Highlights:** Curriculum-aligned math and reading lessons, Interactive learning games and activities, Personalized learning paths, Progress tracking for parents, 4000+ games, books, and challenges, Safe, ad-free environment

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SplashLearn Membership Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Membership Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Membership Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Membership Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Solo - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Membership 3-Month | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| SplashLearn Membership Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| SplashLearn Solo - Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| SplashLearn Membership Yearly | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging learning experience
- 💡 Effective for reinforcing math and reading skills
- 🚀 Constant updates and progress reports
- 👍 Motivating reward system with coins and achievements
- 💡 Personalized learning paths and curriculum

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Technical issues like crashes, freezing, and loading problems
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficulty canceling subscription
- 🤔 Limited free access, forces paid subscription
- 🤔 Repetitive content and lack of variety in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saving properly
- Incorrect answers being marked as correct
- Profiles not working or logging out unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More advanced content for higher grade levels
- Option to turn off answers and allow more time for students
- Improved sync between app and web versions
- Better customer support and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TinyTap free?

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

### Is SplashLearn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TinyTap or SplashLearn?

SplashLearn is rated higher. TinyTap averages 4.4 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while SplashLearn averages 4.5 from 32K ratings.

### Do TinyTap or SplashLearn have ads?

Neither TinyTap nor SplashLearn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TinyTap or SplashLearn?

TinyTap ships an update every 3 weeks, and SplashLearn every 2 weeks. Most recently, TinyTap was updated on October 23, 2026 and SplashLearn on October 23, 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.*