# HOMER vs SplashLearn

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 (#74 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | HOMER | SplashLearn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homer-fun-learning-for-kids/id601437586/reviews) | **[4.5 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashlearn-learning-games/id672658828/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25K | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.6% of reviews | **74.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#74** |
| Size | 139 MB | 497 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Homer](https://appshunter.io/developer/601437929) | [StudyPad, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432105528) |

## What reviewers say

### HOMER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homer-fun-learning-for-kids/id601437586)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HOMER Monthly Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $12.99 | per month |
| HOMER 3 Month Membership | $20.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Membership | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashlearn-learning-games/id672658828)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Grossing · Education, #208 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SplashLearn Membership Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Membership Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Membership Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Membership Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Solo - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Membership 3-Month | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| SplashLearn Membership Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| SplashLearn Solo - Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| SplashLearn Membership Yearly | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*