# Cretapedia vs Play pixo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Play pixo at 100% against Cretapedia's 43%. Play pixo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Cretapedia's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 3). 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 Play pixo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Play pixo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cretapedia has 1.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Cretapedia's written reviews are positive against 100% of Play pixo's.

Cretapedia ships an update monthly, Play pixo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cretapedia | Play pixo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cretapedia-science-learning/id6446936735/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-pixo/id6505034667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% of reviews | **100.0% 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 |
| Size | 227 MB | 776 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMAZING EDTECH PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597060777) | [Color Pencil Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754824557) |

## 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


### Play pixo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-pixo/id6505034667)

This app offers a fun and engaging way for children aged 1-13 to learn essential skills through interactive games, animated videos, and creative challenges. Designed by early learning experts, it fosters cognitive development and a love for learning in a safe, ad-free environment.

**Highlights:** Interactive learning games, Educational animated videos, Skill-building activities, Safe and kid-friendly environment, Progress tracking, Curriculum for ages 1-13

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock features | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cretapedia free?

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

### Is Play pixo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cretapedia or Play pixo?

Play pixo is rated higher. Cretapedia averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Play pixo averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Cretapedia or Play pixo have ads?

Neither Cretapedia nor Play pixo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cretapedia or Play pixo?

Cretapedia ships an update monthly, and Play pixo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cretapedia was updated on October 19, 2026 and Play pixo on October 12, 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.*