Comparison

Balance It vs Twinkl

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

Head to head
About

Balance It

This app transforms physical education by gamifying balance skill development. It offers individual, partner, and group challenges, progress tracking, and a routine maker. Interactive games and curriculum-aligned resources enhance engagement for students and educators.

Highlights
  • Individual, partner, and group balance challenges
  • XP tracking and achievement milestones
  • Custom routine creation tool
  • Interactive balance games
  • Curriculum-aligned lesson plans
  • Printable teaching resources
Features
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Balance It is the balance-skills platform for PE: 67 hand-drawn balance challenges, games, a routine maker and curriculum-aligned lesson plans, now with live class sessions that connect every student device to the teacher. BALANCE IT IS NOW A PLATFORM (PHASE 1) One teacher account, one Class Pack and live sessions that work in the app and on the web: - Teachers run live sessions from the app or from balanceit.app: start a class, show a six-character code, and students join on their own devices. No student accounts. - One Class Pack (30 or 100 student seats) unlocks everything for the teacher and for every joined student, in the app and on the web. - The same account works everywhere. Buy on the App Store or at balanceit.app; your classes, sessions and pack stay in sync. FREE FOR EVERYONE - Individual and Pairs balance challenges - XP, levels and progress tracking - Students join any live class free with their teacher's code, with every pose and game unlocked while the class runs THE CLASS PACK (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) - All 67 balances: Individual, Pairs, Small Groups, Medium Groups, Extra Large and Other Activities - Balance Flip, Balance Timer and Balance Battle games - Routine Maker: build and perform custom balance sequences - Teacher Tools: curriculum-aligned lesson plans, printable balance cards and a routine assessment sheet - Live class sessions with 30 or 100 concurrent student seats - Web dashboard for teachers at balanceit.app/app Already bought the Teacher Pack? Everything stays unlocked and you are grandfathered a 30-seat Class Pack. HOW A CLASS SESSION WORKS 1. The teacher taps Run a class and starts a session. 2. The code appears full screen (mirror it to a projector if you like). 3. Students open Balance It, tap I'm a student and enter the code. 4. Every pose and game unlocks on their devices until the teacher ends the session. CURRICULUM Mapped to PE curricula in Australia, the UK, USA, New Zealand, Canada and the IB. See the full mapping at https://www.balanceit.app/curriculum-mapping Built for PE teachers, coaches and classroom teachers who want balance activities that are engaging, measurable and easy to run.

About

Twinkl

Access a vast library of teacher-created educational resources for preK-12. Find lesson plans, assessments, and interactive materials to save time and support diverse learning needs. Designed for educators, homeschoolers, and parents.

Highlights
  • Teacher-made lesson plans
  • Curriculum-aligned resources
  • Assessment tools
  • Interactive and AR resources
  • Offline access
  • Save for later function
  • Personalized suggestions
Features
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It’s time to save your Sunday night. We know the pressure: the blank lesson plans, the late nights, the stress of meeting a million demands. That’s why the Twinkl app exists. Created by specialist teachers who’ve been exactly where you are, it’s here to give you back your time and lighten your planning load. Need a complete Second Grade science lesson plan, right now? Desperate for a Sixth Grade math test that’s actually aligned to Common Core standards? Wondering how to build a meaningful homeschool curriculum without losing your mind? We get it. Stop scrambling. You'll find a world of ready-to-go, teacher-made solutions—from complete lesson plans and trusted assessment tools to vibrant classroom displays—all accessible in seconds. Stop worrying about tomorrow’s lesson. Download the Twinkl app today, and get back to creating those ‘lightbulb’ moments (without staying up until midnight to plan them). WHY YOU’LL ACTUALLY USE THE TWINKL APP: You get back your time. Everything is ready-to-go, covering preK-12, so you can spend less time searching and more time teaching. Curriculum support that actually fits your classroom. We've got Common Core and state curriculum-aligned resources tailored to your needs, wherever you are in the world. Proudly human created. We don’t use AI to create any of our resources - they’re all created by experienced teachers who understand your needs. Every subject covered. From math and ELA to science, languages, arts, and specialist resources for SPED and ELL. Built-in relief for the Admin Overload. Get teacher-made templates and solutions for planning, reporting, and assessment, saving you hours every week. Plan on the fly. Spotted the perfect resource during your five-minute break? Use the 'save for later' function and access it instantly from your account when you’re ready. No Wi-Fi? No problem. Download and print your resources straight from your mobile device, so you can teach even when the signal gives up. Make learning spark. Get interactive and AR resources, games, and puzzles perfect for those students who need a different way to learn. Your new teaching partner. Get personalized suggestions, and find the perfect resource before you even start looking. We help everyone who teaches. Whether you're in the classroom, a home educator, tutor, or parent, if you're helping a child learn, this is for you. HOW TO GET STARTED: Download the Twinkl app for free on your phone or tablet, and log in with your membership details for instant, full access. (Yes, you need a Twinkl membership to access the resources.) Got a question? Don't worry. Our lovely TwinklCares team is here 24/7 to help. And yes, you can always speak to a real human! Join our incredible community of educators worldwide. Your feedback is what keeps us going, so if you have any problems or want to see a new feature, don't hesitate to tell us. Privacy Policy: https://www.twinkl.com/legal#privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://www.twinkl.com/legal#terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Balance It4 screens
Twinkl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Twinkl at 4.9 against Balance It's 4.0. Twinkl also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Balance It sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Twinkl asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Twinkl holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twinkl has 2.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Balance It's written reviews are positive against 62% of Twinkl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Balance It ships an update every 5 months, Twinkl every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Balance It versus Twinkl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalance ItTwinkl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)4.9 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews62.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB31 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperConnectedPE Pty ltdTwinkl Limited

Customer experience

Balance It

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

Twinkl

All ratings2,561 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive62.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative33.7%

Bugs and requests

Balance It

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Twinkl

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Inability to download or access content
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Incompatibility with certain devices or operating systems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to change language
  • Improved search and organization of resources
  • More interactive and mobile-friendly features
  • Better subscription management and cancellation process

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Balance It

One-time3
  • Teacher Pack$12.99
  • Class Pack - 30 seats$29.00
  • Class Pack - 100 seats$49.00
None

Twinkl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Balance It free?
Balance It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Twinkl free?
Twinkl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Balance It or Twinkl?
Twinkl is rated higher. Balance It averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Twinkl averages 4.9 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Balance It or Twinkl have ads?
Balance It shows ads; Twinkl does not.
Which is updated more often, Balance It or Twinkl?
Balance It ships an update every 5 months, and Twinkl every 2 weeks. Most recently, Balance It was updated on November 6, 2026 and Twinkl on November 6, 2026.

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