# Musical Multiplication vs Science Libs

The clearest difference is rating: Science Libs at 5.0 against Musical Multiplication's 4.3. Science Libs also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Musical Multiplication's advantage is ratings volume (141 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Musical Multiplication sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Science Libs sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Science Libs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Musical Multiplication has 141 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Musical Multiplication ships an update every 2 months, Science Libs every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Musical Multiplication | Science Libs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musical-multiplication/id6472698577/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/science-libs/id6748157618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 230 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Good and the Beautiful LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619790550) | [Aaran Solh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731393478) |

## 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


### Science Libs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/science-libs/id6748157618)

This app makes learning science fun for kids aged 6-12 through Mad Libs-style stories. Children fill in blanks to create hilarious tales, then read engaging articles explaining the real science. It encourages vocabulary, creativity, and curiosity in a safe, ad-free environment.

**Highlights:** Mad Libs-style science stories, Vocabulary and creativity building, Engaging science articles, Reflective questions for discussion, Kid-friendly design, Optional social sharing with parental controls, Ad-free environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase all Science Libs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Workbook download | $2.99 | one-time |
| Category Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Four Categories | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Musical Multiplication free?

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

### Is Science Libs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Musical Multiplication or Science Libs?

Science Libs is rated higher. Musical Multiplication averages 4.3 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Science Libs averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Musical Multiplication or Science Libs have ads?

Neither Musical Multiplication nor Science Libs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Musical Multiplication or Science Libs?

Musical Multiplication ships an update every 2 months, and Science Libs every 9 days. Most recently, Musical Multiplication was updated on September 16, 2026 and Science Libs on September 18, 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.*