Comparison

Cretapedia vs GradeQuest

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

Head to head
About

Cretapedia

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
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Smarter screen time! A safe, ad-free space where kids 5–12 can explore science with confidence. 1. Discover Fascinating Topics From animals to space, 20+ fascinating topics that spark curiosity Bite-sized lessons make even complex ideas easy to grasp Fun quizzes keep kids motivated and proud of progress 2. See Learning Come Alive Stunning 3D animations bring abstract concepts to life Interactive models let kids zoom, rotate, and explore in detail 3. Grow Future-Ready Skills Boost focus, memory, and observation through exploration Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity Strengthen imagination and curiosity—the foundation of lifelong learning 4. Learning that Feels Like Play Story-driven content keeps kids engaged start to finish Gamified progress makes learning fun, not forced Every session feels like an adventure, not a lecture Current Courses Available: Biology & Health: Human Body, Microorganisms Earth & Space Sciences: Rocks and Minerals, Weather and Climate, Space, Landforms Physical Sciences: Physics, Chemistry Animals & Plants: Dinosaurs, Fish, Insects, Birds, Plants, Marine Animals, Mammals, Amphibians, African Animals, Paleozoic Animals Engineering & Technology: Great Inventions, Machines History & Social Sciences: Ancient Civilizations, European Civilization, Chinese Architecture Coming Soon: Math Is Fun, Mushrooms, Forest Animals, Mars, Air and Space, Transportation, Agriculture, Toxic Creatures, Brain Science, Diseases, Reptiles, and more! READY TO EXPLORE? Spark your child’s curiosity and ignite a lifelong love of science. Download Cretapedia today and start their adventure into the wonders of the natural world! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeul

About

GradeQuest

This app transforms exam preparation into an engaging adventure for students in grades 3-8. It offers game-style practice in Math, ELA, and Science, incorporating elements like XP, streaks, and level-ups to motivate daily engagement and build test confidence.

Highlights
  • Game-style practice with XP and level-ups
  • Targeted practice for weak areas
  • Timed exam simulation mode
  • Advanced challenges for older students
  • Detailed progress tracking by topic
  • Parent account for progress syncing
Features
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GradeQuest makes exam preparation feel like an adventure. Built for grades 3–8, GradeQuest helps kids build real test confidence through game-style practice in Math, ELA, and Science — with XP, streaks, and level-ups that celebrate progress and encourage daily practice. Practice Modes Mining Adventure — Game-style practice with lives, XP, and level-ups Weak Areas (signed-in) — Focused practice by topic and difficulty level, with weak area targeting Exam Simulator — Mixed-topic sessions with timed questions to mimic test pacing Expert Mode — Harder, multi-step challenges for middle school math (grades 6–8), unlocked at 200 XP Track Progress View detailed stats by topic, spot weak areas, and watch scores improve over time. For Parents Create a free account and sync progress across devices. Practice questions are designed to reflect common standardized test formats and difficulty. No ads. No in-app purchases. Just practice. Privacy First All accounts are created by a parent or guardian. No ads. Limited anonymous analytics to improve the app. GradeQuest is an independent practice tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any school, school district, or state education authority.

Screenshots

Cretapedia4 screens
GradeQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GradeQuest at 100% against Cretapedia's 43%. GradeQuest also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Cretapedia's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 8) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, ads 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. Cretapedia sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. GradeQuest asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cretapedia holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cretapedia has 1.7K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Cretapedia's written reviews are positive against 100% of GradeQuest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cretapedia ships an update monthly, GradeQuest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cretapedia versus GradeQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCretapediaGradeQuest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better4.4 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews43.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better8
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMAZING EDTECH PTE. LTD.Rachana Tippavajjula

Customer experience

Cretapedia

All ratings1,718 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative50.0%

GradeQuest

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Cretapedia

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

GradeQuest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cretapedia

Subscriptions7
  • MONTHLY-30 DAYS FREE1 Month trial$13.991 Month
  • MONTHLY-7 DAYS FREE7 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • MONTHLY-BASIC$13.991 Month
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  • YEARLY-PROMOTION1 Year trial$119.991 Year
  • YEARLY-PROMOTION2 variants$119.991 Year
  • YEARLY-BASIC$119.991 Year
  • YEARLY-7 DAYS FREE7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time3
  • Ccoin$10.00
  • Ccoins$20.00
  • Ccoins$50.00
None

GradeQuest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cretapedia free?
Cretapedia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GradeQuest free?
GradeQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cretapedia or GradeQuest?
Cretapedia is rated higher. Cretapedia averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while GradeQuest averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Cretapedia or GradeQuest have ads?
Neither Cretapedia nor GradeQuest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cretapedia or GradeQuest?
Cretapedia ships an update monthly, and GradeQuest every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cretapedia was updated on October 13, 2026 and GradeQuest on September 25, 2026.

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