Comparison

HOMER vs SplashLearn

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

Head to head
About

HOMER

This app offers expert-designed, playful learning experiences for children aged 2-8. It features personalized lessons and interactive games across reading, math, creativity, and social-emotional development to build confidence for school and life.

Highlights
  • Personalized learning journey
  • Thousands of interactive games and lessons
  • Engaging stories and characters
  • Kid-friendly design
  • Up to 4 customizable child profiles
  • Parent resources and guidance
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Expert-Designed, Kid-Powered, Playful Learning! Discover HOMER—the essential early learning app that builds your child’s confidence for school and life! Thoughtfully crafted educational games for kids ages 2-8—from preschool to kindergarten and beyond. Safe, Ad-Free & No Cancellation Fees! 15 Minutes a Day = 74% Reading Growth! Did you know just 15 minutes a day with HOMER’s learning games is proven to increase early reading scores by 74%? Give your child the best start with HOMER Learn & Grow! Why Parents & Kids Love HOMER - Personalized Learning Journey – Tailored to your child’s age, level & interests - Thousands of Interactive Games & Lessons – Covering reading, math, creativity & more - Engaging Stories & Beloved Characters – From Little Red Riding Hood to Thomas the Train - Easy-to-Use, Kid-Friendly Design – Perfect for independent play - Up to 4 Customizable Child Profiles – One membership for the whole family! - Bonus Parent Resources – Printables, learning tips, and expert guidance! Fun & Interactive Learning Across Subjects! Reading & Phonics – Build early literacy skills Math & Numbers – Strengthen problem-solving skills Thinking & Creativity – Spark imagination & curiosity Social-Emotional Learning – Foster confidence & kindness What Parents Are Saying "By far the greatest! This app is a vital study tool, helping kids learn and play at the same time." – Bridget H. “HOMER keeps both of my boys entertained for as long as I need. I don’t feel bad letting them play because they are learning!!” – Arnulfo S. "The HOMER app has helped my students… it follows learning research, praising efforts instead of just saying they're smart." – Parthenia C. Learn More & Start Today! Privacy Policy: http://learnwithhomer.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: http://learnwithhomer.com/terms/

About

SplashLearn

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
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Loved by over 60 million kids and used in 1 in 3 US schools, SplashLearn is a learning app for ages 2 to 11. It blends curriculum-aligned lessons with fun learning games, books, worksheets, and rewards that keep children curious, motivated, and confident. With SplashLearn, children build strong foundations in math, reading, and critical thinking through interactive, hands-on activities. The app adapts to each child’s level, offering support when they need it and challenge when they’re ready. Whether your child is tracing letters or solving complex word problems, SplashLearn meets them exactly where they are and guides them forward with confidence. WHY PARENTS TRUST SPLASHLEARN - Covers Preschool to Grade 5 curriculum for both Math and Reading - Perfect blend of educational games, stories, puzzles, activities, and flash cards - Free learning games for kids that build real skills, not just screen time - Designed for independent use- kids can learn on their own - Real-time progress tracking and insights for parents - Safe, ad-free, COPPA & GDPR compliant learning app for kids WHY KIDS LOVE IT - 4000+ fun learning games, decodable books, math challenges, and story books - Exciting learning worlds where they collect coins, rewards, and new characters - Engaging animation, and kid-friendly design - Play math games, reading games, phonics puzzles, spelling challenges- all in one place WHAT MATH SKILLS WILL MY CHILD LEARN? - Preschool & Kindergarten: Counting, shapes, tracing numbers, addition with visuals, patterns - Grade 1: Place value, subtraction, telling time, math facts, measurement, basic word problems - Grade 2: Multiplication, money, regrouping, critical thinking, understanding number relationships - Grade 3: Division, fractions, time, measurement, advanced math games - Grade 4 & 5: Multi-step word problems, decimals, geometry, fractions, data charts, reasoning Each grade has interactive learning games that make abstract concepts easy and memorable. Kids don’t just memorize, they understand by doing. WHAT READING SKILLS WILL MY CHILD LEARN? - Letter recognition (ABC), phonics, sight words, and tracing - Blending sounds to build words - Picture-based vocabulary learning - Fun decodable books and bedtime reading stories - Spelling games and reading fluency boosters - Comprehension through questions, animation, and narration Kids hear the word, see the word, say the word, and use it- making learning natural and playful. PERSONALIZED & SMART LEARNING PATH The app adjusts difficulty based on each child’s progress. If your child needs more help with subtraction or phonics, it slows down and gives extra practice. If they’re ready for more challenge, it moves ahead. It’s like a personal tutor, inside a game. PROVEN & AWARD-WINNING - Featured on Fox News - Editor’s Choice- Children’s Technology Review - Parent Choice Award winner - Trusted by teachers, used in 1 in 3 US schools - Best Educational Game for Kids (Multiple categories) SAFE FOR KIDS, PEACEFUL FOR PARENTS No ads, no pop-ups, no distractions. Just thoughtfully designed kids’ educational games in a clean, safe, and friendly environment. FREE TRIAL & EASY SUBSCRIPTION Try it free! Get full access during your free trial, then choose a flexible plan that fits your family. Enjoy unlimited learning games, lessons, and rewards with one subscription. SUPPORT We’re here for you → https://support.splashlearn.com/hc/en-us PRIVACY & TERMS - https://www.splashlearn.com/privacy - https://www.splashlearn.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

HOMER4 screens
SplashLearn4 screens

Verdict

The call

HOMER and SplashLearn both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of SplashLearn's written reviews are positive against 28% of HOMER's. SplashLearn also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#75 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. HOMER sells 7 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for HOMER against 4.5 for SplashLearn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 32K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of HOMER's written reviews are positive against 74% of SplashLearn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HOMER ships an update monthly, SplashLearn every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
HOMER versus SplashLearn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHOMERSplashLearn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25K ratings)4.5 (32K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.6% of reviews74.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25K32K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#75 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB497 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHomerStudyPad, Inc.

Customer experience

HOMER

All ratings25,419 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews330 reviews
Positive27.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative63.6%

SplashLearn

All ratings32,327 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews873 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative21.4%

User reviews

HOMER

From 25K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and engaging learning
  • 👍 Personalized learning pathways
  • 💡 Variety of educational content
  • 🤩 Kids love the characters and games

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 💸 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🤔 Lack of progress tracking and parental controls
  • 🙄 Repetitive and boring activities for older kids

SplashLearn

From 32K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

HOMER

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes during loading and gameplay
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices
  • Inconsistent performance and user experience

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow parents to customize difficulty levels
  • Add more interactive and challenging games
  • Improve cross-device syncing and progress tracking
  • Offer more diverse and inclusive content

SplashLearn

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

7 purchases

HOMER

Subscriptions7
  • HOMER Monthly Membership1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Membership1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Membership1 Month trial4 variants$9.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • HOMER 3 Month Membership1 Month trial$20.993 Months
  • Annual Membership7 Days trial$59.991 Year
9 purchases

SplashLearn

Subscriptions9
  • SplashLearn Membership Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • SplashLearn Membership Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • SplashLearn Membership Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • SplashLearn Membership Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$11.991 Month
  • SplashLearn Solo - Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • SplashLearn Membership 3-Month7 Days trial$23.993 Months
  • SplashLearn Membership Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$69.991 Year
  • SplashLearn Solo - Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • SplashLearn Membership Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is HOMER free?
HOMER 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, HOMER or SplashLearn?
SplashLearn is rated higher. HOMER averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while SplashLearn averages 4.5 from 32K ratings.
Do HOMER or SplashLearn have ads?
Neither HOMER nor SplashLearn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HOMER or SplashLearn?
HOMER ships an update monthly, and SplashLearn every 2 weeks. Most recently, HOMER was updated on October 22, 2026 and SplashLearn on October 22, 2026.

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