# BrainPOP Jr. vs Mathtopia

The clearest difference is rating: BrainPOP Jr. at 4.6 against Mathtopia's 3.2. BrainPOP Jr. also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 10). Mathtopia's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BrainPOP Jr. sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Mathtopia sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BrainPOP Jr. holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrainPOP Jr. has 21K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of BrainPOP Jr.'s written reviews are positive against 89% of Mathtopia's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BrainPOP Jr. ships an update every 6 weeks, Mathtopia every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrainPOP Jr. | Mathtopia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainpop-jr/id536371867/reviews)** | [3.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtopia/id569333308/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **5.1.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BrainPOP®](https://appshunter.io/developer/364894355) | [Omega Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567183613) |

## What reviewers say

### BrainPOP Jr.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainpop-jr/id536371867)

This app offers engaging animated movies, interactive activities, and quizzes for K-3 learners. It aims to transform passive screen time into active, enriched educational experiences with relatable characters guiding children through various subjects. The platform is designed to foster critical thinking and independent learning.

**Highlights:** Animated movies, Interactive activities, Quizzes, K-3 curriculum, Critical thinking focus, Independent learning

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BrainPOP Jr. Explorer Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Full Access Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| BrainPOP Jr. Monthly Combo | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Access Yearly | $119.00 | per year |
| BrainPOP Jr. Yearly Combo | $159.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Makes learning fun
- 👍 Engaging videos and quizzes
- 👍 Helpful for homeschooling and supplemental learning
- 👍 Informative and educational content
- 👍 Funny and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Lack of free content
- 🐛 Crashes and technical issues
- 👎 Limited content selection

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to subscribe
- Videos not loading properly
- Quiz functionality not working

**Requested features**

- More free videos and content
- Lower subscription pricing
- Improved device compatibility
- Expanded topic coverage
- Better navigation and organization


### Mathtopia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtopia/id569333308)

This educational puzzle game uses a tile-matching mechanic to help children practice math skills. Players solve equations by matching answer tiles, earning stars and trophies for speed and accuracy. It offers a fun and engaging way to reinforce addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division concepts.

**Highlights:** Tile-matching math puzzles, Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice, Earn stars and trophies, Multi-touch swap for complex matching, Game Center integration for competition, Unlock secret levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mathtopia Subtraction | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mathtopia Division | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mathtopia Addition | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mathtopia Multiplication | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mathtopia Fractions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Roman Numerals for Mathtopia | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrainPOP Jr. free?

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

### Is Mathtopia free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BrainPOP Jr. or Mathtopia?

BrainPOP Jr. is rated higher. BrainPOP Jr. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Mathtopia averages 3.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do BrainPOP Jr. or Mathtopia have ads?

Neither BrainPOP Jr. nor Mathtopia shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BrainPOP Jr. or Mathtopia?

BrainPOP Jr. ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mathtopia every 4 weeks. Most recently, BrainPOP Jr. was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mathtopia on October 7, 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.*