Comparison

Slinky Malinki vs Math Learning for Children

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

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About

Slinky Malinki

Features
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Slinky Malinki, a cheeky and friendly cat by day, is a master pilferer by night. Children will learn about rhythm and rhyme as they follow the hilarious antics of Slinky Malinki - the lovable rascal cat who is always making mischief. Look out for the other Slinky Malinki titles. Run your fingers over the text to hear the story and touch any word to hear and see it spoken and spelt. You can even colour in pages of the story and record your own voice. Hear the barking dogs and the ferocious yowl of Scarface Claw, all part of the interactive experience, giving children and parents’ hours of fun. This is not only a marvellous story, but a superb aid for early learning and literacy development. It was thirty years ago that a small black dog stepped out of the imagination of author and illustrator Lynley Dodd and onto the pages of a picture book. This book, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, is now famous the world over and the 20 titles in the Hairy Maclary and friends series have now sold more than six million copies worldwide. Features: • Personalize each book with ‘this book belongs to ...’ page. • Swipe-to-Read™ the words to hear and playback the story at your own pace. • Touch-to-Hear™ individual words spoken. • Touch-to-Spell™ to hear the letters that spell each and every word. • Auto Play to enjoy the narration. • Use the My Narration function to read and record the story yourself and customize your book. • Paint mode can be used on each story page! • Paint has a paint palette, brush width, move and zoom, and undo abilities! • Tap the paint palette icon and tap a color to change the paint color! • Tap the brush palette icon and change the slider to change the brush size! • Tap the Help menu to learn how to use a KIWABook This KIWABook includes the narration, text, and user interface in this language: UK English narrated by Kyle Prior PUFFIN BOOKS © & ™ Hairy Maclary and Friends, Lynley Dodd, 2012 licensed by Penguin Group (NZ) NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com KIWA® is the world’s leading production house for experiential digital books. We partner with publishers and other content owners, using our patented technology to bring content to life in revolutionary new digital formats that deepen your child’s engagement and understanding. Check out our website: www.kiwadigital.com Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KiwaDigital

About

Math Learning for Children

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This game provides a fun and engaging way for children to learn math while solving problems and collecting adorable creatures! Perfect for kids in preschool through 4th grade, the game keeps them motivated with exciting rewards. The game allows users to customize the learning experience by choosing the type of math operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) and selecting value ranges that match their skill level. Additionally, the time limit to solve each problem can be configured, giving children the option to work at their own pace or challenge themselves with timed tasks. The input method is also flexible, allowing players to either select the correct answer from multiple choices or manually input the number for a more hands-on approach. This level of customization ensures the game adapts to different learning styles and needs. Parents and children can track progress through detailed statistics that provide valuable insights into learning, helping both parents and kids see improvement over time. With support for multiple profiles, this game is ideal for families with more than one child, allowing each child to have their own personalized learning journey. With its playful atmosphere and engaging features, math practice becomes a fun adventure for children.

Screenshots

Slinky Malinki4 screens
Math Learning for Children4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Math Learning for Children at Free against Slinky Malinki's $3.99. Math Learning for Children also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). Slinky Malinki's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 14.0). On ads and device support 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

Math Learning for Children is free to download; Slinky Malinki costs $3.99 up front. Math Learning for Children sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Slinky Malinki asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slinky Malinki ships an update every 12 months, Math Learning for Children monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Slinky Malinki versus Math Learning for Children: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlinky MalinkiMath Learning for Children
Price$3.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiwa Digital LimitedAnpaco

In-app purchases

None

Slinky Malinki

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Math Learning for Children

One-time1
  • MathCreatures full version$5.99

Questions

Is Slinky Malinki free?
Slinky Malinki costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Learning for Children free?
Math Learning for Children is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Slinky Malinki or Math Learning for Children have ads?
Neither Slinky Malinki nor Math Learning for Children shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slinky Malinki or Math Learning for Children?
Slinky Malinki ships an update every 12 months, and Math Learning for Children monthly. Most recently, Slinky Malinki was updated on October 10, 2026 and Math Learning for Children on October 9, 2026.

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