# Musical Multiplication vs Night Zookeeper

The clearest difference is monetization model: Musical Multiplication at free with in-app purchases against Night Zookeeper's subscription. Night Zookeeper's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (536 vs 141). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Musical Multiplication sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Night Zookeeper sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Night Zookeeper holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 141 and 536 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Musical Multiplication's written reviews are positive against 82% of Night Zookeeper's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Musical Multiplication | Night Zookeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musical-multiplication/id6472698577/reviews) | **[4.6 (536 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-zookeeper-fun-learning/id6504489937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 141 | **536** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 230 MB | 503 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Good and the Beautiful LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619790550) | [Wonky Star](https://appshunter.io/developer/573502316) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Night Zookeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-zookeeper-fun-learning/id6504489937)

This app makes reading and writing fun for children aged 6-12. It offers mini-games, video lessons, and skill challenges covering a full English language arts curriculum. Children receive personalized feedback from tutors and earn rewards, while parents can track progress.

**Highlights:** Interactive mini-games, Video lessons, Skill challenges, Tutor feedback on writing, Parent progress tracking, Motivating rewards, Collaborative writing opportunities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NZK 1 Month - 1 License | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Month - 2 Licenses | $17.99 | per month |
| NZK 1 Month - 3 Licenses | $17.99 | per month |
| 1 Month - 4 Licenses | $21.99 | per month |
| 3 Months - 1 License | $36.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months - 2 Licenses | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months - 3 Licenses | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly - 1 License | $118.99 | per year |
| Yearly - 2 Licenses | $154.99 | per year |
| Yearly - 3 Licenses | $154.99 | per year |
| Yearly - 4 Licenses | $189.99 | per year |
| Yearly - 5 Licenses | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Helps improve writing skills
- 💡 Gamifies learning
- 👍 Motivates reluctant writers
- 👍 Constructive feedback from tutors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and laggy performance
- 🐛 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 🔒 Questionable subscription practices

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Upside-down screen when creating new characters
- Audio not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Compatibility improvements for older devices
- More content for older age groups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Musical Multiplication free?

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

### Is Night Zookeeper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Musical Multiplication or Night Zookeeper?

Night Zookeeper is rated higher. Musical Multiplication averages 4.3 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Night Zookeeper averages 4.6 from 536 ratings.

### Do Musical Multiplication or Night Zookeeper have ads?

Neither Musical Multiplication nor Night Zookeeper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Musical Multiplication or Night Zookeeper?

Musical Multiplication ships an update every 2 months, and Night Zookeeper every 2 months. Most recently, Musical Multiplication was updated on September 16, 2026 and Night Zookeeper on September 23, 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.*