# Cretapedia vs Sam

Cretapedia and Sam both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of Cretapedia's written reviews are positive against 6% of Sam's. Cretapedia also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 263) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Sam's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cretapedia sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month and Sam sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cretapedia against 4.7 for Sam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cretapedia has 1.7K ratings behind it against 263, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Cretapedia's written reviews are positive against 6% of Sam's.

Cretapedia ships an update monthly, Sam every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cretapedia | Sam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cretapedia-science-learning/id6446936735/reviews) | **[4.7 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-bedtime-stories/id6749544775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 263 |
| Positive reviews | **43.7% of reviews** | 6.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [AMAZING EDTECH PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597060777) | [Book Vitals Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483239539) |

## 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


### Sam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-bedtime-stories/id6749544775)

This app offers animated Bible stories for children, designed to teach faith and values in a safe, engaging environment. It provides a curated selection of stories from across the Bible, with previews for parents and options to save favorites for regular use.

**Highlights:** Animated Bible stories, Stories from every book of the Bible, Parent previews, Ad-free environment, Save favorite stories, Safe content for children

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BibleChatKids - Weekly - Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| BibleChatKids - Monthly - Trial | $14.99 | per month |
| BibleChatKids - Yearly - Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| BibleChatKids - Yearly - Offer | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access to Sam | $79.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access to Sam | $127.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cretapedia free?

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

### Is Sam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cretapedia or Sam?

Sam is rated higher. Cretapedia averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Sam averages 4.7 from 263 ratings.

### Do Cretapedia or Sam have ads?

Neither Cretapedia nor Sam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cretapedia or Sam?

Cretapedia ships an update monthly, and Sam every 3 days. Most recently, Cretapedia was updated on September 21, 2026 and Sam on September 25, 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.*