# Fun & Functional vs Thinking Maps

The clearest difference is price: Thinking Maps at Free against Fun & Functional's $14.99. Thinking Maps also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Fun & Functional's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 50%) and rating (4.4 vs 3.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Thinking Maps is free to download; Fun & Functional costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Fun & Functional holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Fun & Functional's written reviews are positive against 50% of Thinking Maps's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fun & Functional | Thinking Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-and-functional/id498640017/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinking-maps/id6499587682/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **93.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 124 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Smarty Ears](https://appshunter.io/developer/348779167) | [Thinking Maps Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743956961) |

## What reviewers say

### Fun & Functional

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-and-functional/id498640017)

This app teaches users to understand and describe the function of everyday objects. It's designed for children and adults, offering a research-based curriculum to build vocabulary and literacy skills. Features include dual-mode learning, high-quality visuals, and multilingual support.

**Highlights:** Teaches object function, Dual-mode learning (receptive/expressive), Over 20,000 visuals, Multilingual support (EN, ES, PT), 10 functional categories, Customizable difficulty, Data tracking and reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thinking Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinking-maps/id6499587682)

This app helps users track and access details about their training events. It provides resources, reminders, and notifications for new events and certification completion. It's designed to support critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

**Highlights:** Track active training events, Access downloadable resources, Receive event reminders, Get notified of new registrations, Certification completion notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fun & Functional free?

Fun & Functional costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thinking Maps free?

Thinking Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fun & Functional or Thinking Maps?

Fun & Functional is rated higher. Fun & Functional averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Thinking Maps averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Fun & Functional or Thinking Maps have ads?

Neither Fun & Functional nor Thinking Maps shows ads.

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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.*