# Cretapedia vs Musical Multiplication

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Musical Multiplication at 75% against Cretapedia's 43%. Cretapedia's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 141). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cretapedia sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month and Musical Multiplication sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cretapedia holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cretapedia has 1.7K ratings behind it against 141, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Cretapedia's written reviews are positive against 75% of Musical Multiplication's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cretapedia ships an update monthly, Musical Multiplication every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cretapedia | Musical Multiplication |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cretapedia-science-learning/id6446936735/reviews)** | [4.3 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musical-multiplication/id6472698577/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 141 |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMAZING EDTECH PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597060777) | [The Good and the Beautiful LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619790550) |

## What reviewers say

### Cretapedia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cretapedia-science-learning/id6446936735)

An ad-free educational app for children aged 5-12, offering engaging science lessons through interactive 3D animations and fun quizzes. It covers over 20 topics, fostering curiosity and developing critical thinking skills in a playful, story-driven environment.

**Highlights:** 20+ science topics, Bite-sized lessons, Fun quizzes, 3D animations, Interactive models, Develops critical thinking, Story-driven content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MONTHLY-30 DAYS FREE | $13.99 | per month |
| MONTHLY-7 DAYS FREE | $13.99 | per month |
| MONTHLY-BASIC | $13.99 | per month |
| YEARLY-PROMOTION | $119.99 | per year |
| YEARLY-PROMOTION | $119.99 | per year |
| YEARLY-BASIC | $119.99 | per year |
| YEARLY-7 DAYS FREE | $119.99 | per year |
| Ccoin | $10.00 | one-time |
| Ccoins | $20.00 | one-time |
| Ccoins | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great learning app for kids
- 🚀 Amazing way to learn
- 💡 Engaging and interactive content
- 👍 Excellent for homeschooling
- 👍 Teaches advanced content in an easy-to-understand way

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔒 Misleading subscription practices
- 💡 Limited content and features
- 💡 Not available in other languages
- 🔒 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and inability to access paid content
- App closing during sign-up process
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more dinosaur content and battles
- Improve quiz and review features
- Offer a more affordable subscription model
- Provide a neutral perspective on religious topics


### Musical Multiplication

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musical-multiplication/id6472698577)

Master multiplication with catchy, original songs designed for elementary-aged children. This app uses the power of music to make memorization fun and effective, with interactive learning and progress tracking to keep kids motivated.

**Highlights:** 42 original multiplication songs, Music-based learning for faster memorization, Interactive learning with progress tracking, Mastery tracking for individual progress, Multiple student profiles, Offline accessibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $26.99 | per year |
| Unlimited one-time purchase | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and useful for kids
- 👍 Makes memorization fun and effective
- 👍 Helps kids learn multiplication facts
- 👍 Catchy songs that get stuck in kids' heads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 App may be a bit expensive for its simplicity
- 📱 Not available on computers, only mobile devices
- 🤔 Methodology may be confusing or ineffective for some kids

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to save student profiles
- Restrictions on retrying questions

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom playlists of specific multiplication facts
- More content and features beyond just the songs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cretapedia free?

Cretapedia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Musical Multiplication free?

Musical Multiplication is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cretapedia or Musical Multiplication?

Cretapedia is rated higher. Cretapedia averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Musical Multiplication averages 4.3 from 141 ratings.

### Do Cretapedia or Musical Multiplication have ads?

Neither Cretapedia nor Musical Multiplication shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cretapedia or Musical Multiplication?

Cretapedia ships an update monthly, and Musical Multiplication every 2 months. Most recently, Cretapedia was updated on October 19, 2026 and Musical Multiplication on October 18, 2026.

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