Comparison

Kiwaka vs Babaoo

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

Head to head
About

Kiwaka

Explore astronomy, night sky observation, and Greek mythology through an engaging game. Progress in the game unlocks educational content, including stunning space images and videos. Discover ancient myths behind constellations as you help creatures light up the night sky.

Highlights
  • Learn Astronomy and Mythology
  • Discover Constellation Stories
  • Explore 120+ Space Images
  • Watch Videos for Star Location
  • Engaging Gameplay Mechanics
  • Educational Content Rewards
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Kiwaka is a game that explores the concept of tangential learning. Designed to educate and entertain, Kiwaka will let you learn Astronomy, Night Sky Observation and Greek Mythology while engaged in a game. Game progress is rewarded with educational content. Do you know the story of Cassiopeia, the vain Queen of Ethiopia? Or the myth of Perseus and how he killed Medusa who turned all who gazed upon her to stone? Have you heard of Orion, the great hunter, and his enemy, the giant Scorpion?… Kiwaka will unveil the stories behind each constellation as you conquer them. Kiwaka was developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and other leading scientific organizations to display over 120 stunning space images, as well as external links to explore the cosmos further. Kiwaka also includes several videos to help you locate important stars and constellations in the sky. The adventure begins in Kiwaka, a small place in the African jungle (it actually exists!) where the strangest creatures live. They want to discover the night sky and your goal is to catch fireflies to help them - each firefly will light one of the stars in the sky. As the fireflies bring light to the constellations they reveal their hidden mysteries and ancient myths. Designed for children and enjoyed by all ages, Kiwaka is a magical learning adventure. Astronomy has never been so engaging! Also enjoy our Book app – Kiwaka Story – to know the story behind the characters in the game and follow their quest to light the stars in the sky and unveil the ancient mysteries of the constellations (narrated by Diogo Morgado - in English and Portuguese editions – leading actor in the History Channel Series “The Bible” and Motion Picture “Son of God”). Kiwaka is an educational game. It does not contain in-app purchases nor third party advertisement. The same single purchase will allow to play on iPhone, iPad or Apple TV. This game contains direct links to the internet (ESA - European Space Agency, ESO - European Southern Observatory, NOAO - National Optical Astronomy Observatory, CHANDRA X-ray Observatory, and other scientific organizations and institutions). “Fireflies carry the light from the stars” – ancient legend.

About

Babaoo

This science-based neuro-educational app helps children develop essential 21st-century skills like focus, self-control, and confidence through engaging games and activities. It aims to empower young minds to understand and manage their attention, leading to improved academic performance and emotional well-being.

Highlights
  • Science-based neuro-education
  • Focus and self-control training
  • Games to build executive functions
  • Calming audio relaxation space
  • Real-world micro-missions
  • Loved by kids, trusted by parents
Features
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Babaoo is a science-based neuro-educational app to build Focus Power, better Grades, Self-Control, and Confidence. Babaoo is a premium, child-friendly program designed with PhD-level neuroscience experts to help your child develop one of the most essential skills of the 21st century: the ability to direct attention with purpose. No medical claims. No passive screen time. Just joyful, meaningful learning that builds real-world skills. Your child discovers the brain as a world to explore — where attention becomes a superpower they can understand, protect, and grow. WHY BABAOO? Joyful. Calming. Empowering. Loved by Kids. Trusted by parents. Built by Neuroscientists. Used by Teachers. Trusted by Therapists. Give your child the skill that unlocks every other skill: Focus Power. Babaoo unlocks their Potential. THE ADVENTURE Mode — Focus grows through the journey Your child teams up with Inhi, the steady blue Babaoo of Self-Control, to find Atteni, the curious yellow Babaoo of Attention. Together, they outsmart Distractors invading the Brain-World. Every mission builds skills such as Focus, Self-Control, Resilience, and determination. THE TRAINING Mode — Build Brain Superpowers A guided path where your child meets the Babaoos — lovable characters representing the Executive Functions your child needs to control Attention: Focus, Inhibition, Working Memory, Planning, Flexibility. Each Babaoo carries a floating Power Sphere that makes brain skills visible, emotional, and fun to strengthen. Your child unlocks secrets of their brain, listens to joyful songs and stories, practices Focus routines and Magic Checks, and completes real-world micro-missions that turn in-game skills into everyday wins. Over 100 games designed with neuroscience experts nurture powerful habits: pause, choose, focus… THE BRAIN BUBBLE Mode — Calm meets knowledge A soothing audio nest where your child relaxes, listens to micro-podcasts about their Brain, and connects emotions, thinking, focus, and confidence. A space where learning feels natural, safe, and calming. ATTENTION CAN BE LEARNED! Because it’s a skill, not a gift — and like any other skill, it develops step by step. As your child learns to master their Attention, they strengthen two essential abilities: They recognize EXTERNAL DISTRACTIONS — noises, sounds, images, movements — and learn to manage them to protect what truly matters: their Attention. They identify INTERNAL DISTRACTIONS — ideas, daydreams, impulses, emotions — and gradually learn to regulate their impact to stay on track and stabilize their concentration. And when Attention becomes more stable… something valuable begins to happen. EXTERNAL INDICATORS improve: school grades, feedback from parents, teachers, and friends. Then INTERNAL indicators follow — the ones that matter most for your child’s future: their sense of competence grows, pride returns, Confidence takes root… and anxiety gently fades away. This is Babaoo’s ultimate goal: To restore your child’s confidence so they approach school — and life — with enthusiasm and the deep inner belief that they can succeed. https://babaoo.com/en/general-terms/ https://babaoo.com/en/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Kiwaka4 screens
Babaoo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Babaoo at 50% against Kiwaka's 0%. Babaoo also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Kiwaka's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Babaoo is free to download; Kiwaka costs $2.99 up front. Babaoo sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Kiwaka asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Babaoo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Kiwaka's written reviews are positive against 50% of Babaoo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiwaka ships an update every 6 months, Babaoo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Kiwaka versus Babaoo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiwakaBabaoo
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB892 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLandkaBabaoo

Customer experience

Kiwaka

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral60.0%
Negative40.0%

Babaoo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Kiwaka

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Babaoo

Subscriptions13
  • Monthly Patient Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Family Subcription3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Yearly Ambassador Subscription$25.001 Year
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  • Monthly Remediator Sub Promo3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Monthly Teacher Subscription Promo3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Monthly Remediator Subcription3 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Monthly Teacher Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Yearly Remediator Subscription$149.001 Year
  • Yearly Teacher Subscription$149.001 Year
  • Yearly Patient Subscription7 Days trial$199.001 Year
  • Yearly Family Subscription7 Days trial$249.001 Year
  • Yearly Remediator Subcription Promo7 Days trial$299.001 Year
  • Yearly Teacher Subcription Promo7 Days trial$299.001 Year

Questions

Is Kiwaka free?
Kiwaka costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Babaoo free?
Babaoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kiwaka or Babaoo?
Babaoo is rated higher. Kiwaka averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Babaoo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kiwaka or Babaoo have ads?
Neither Kiwaka nor Babaoo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kiwaka or Babaoo?
Kiwaka ships an update every 6 months, and Babaoo every 5 weeks. Most recently, Kiwaka was updated on September 7, 2026 and Babaoo on September 22, 2026.

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