# BrainPOP Jr. vs TumbleBooks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BrainPOP Jr. at 72% against TumbleBooks's 18%. BrainPOP Jr. also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (21K vs 21). TumbleBooks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BrainPOP Jr. sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TumbleBooks asks for nothing beyond the download.

BrainPOP Jr. holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrainPOP Jr. has 21K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of BrainPOP Jr.'s written reviews are positive against 18% of TumbleBooks's.

BrainPOP Jr. ships an update every 6 weeks, TumbleBooks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrainPOP Jr. | TumbleBooks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainpop-jr/id536371867/reviews)** | [3.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tumblebooks/id998074198/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **72.3% of reviews** | 18.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BrainPOP®](https://appshunter.io/developer/364894355) | [TumbleBooks Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342957359) |

## 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


### TumbleBooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tumblebooks/id998074198)

This app provides access to a digital library of children's books, offering a safe and contained reading environment. It simplifies access for multiple users with a single sign-on and is available to all subscribers.

**Highlights:** Access TumbleBookLibrary subscription, Single sign-on for multiple devices, Self-contained reading environment, Easy installation and use, Offline access (implied by single sign-on for months)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Wonderful stories and playlists
- 👍 Great app for kids
- 👍 Amazing service
- 👍 Superb and convenient access
- 👍 Great content collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login problems
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Books not loading
- 🐛 Poor user interface
- 🐛 Content removed

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to login with library card
- Login problem
- Did not let me sign in
- It does not work
- Tumble Mobile Is Broken

**Requested features**

- Offline reading feature
- Filter for age-appropriate books
- Adjustable speed for audio read-alongs
- Option to not require sign-in
- Improve usability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrainPOP Jr. free?

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

### Is TumbleBooks free?

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

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

BrainPOP Jr. is rated higher. BrainPOP Jr. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while TumbleBooks averages 3.8 from 21 ratings.

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

Neither BrainPOP Jr. nor TumbleBooks shows ads.

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

BrainPOP Jr. ships an update every 6 weeks, and TumbleBooks every 2 weeks. Most recently, BrainPOP Jr. was updated on November 8, 2026 and TumbleBooks on November 6, 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.*