Comparison

JOJO Math and Reading vs Play Group 3

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

Head to head
About

JOJO Math and Reading

This app offers a handwriting-based approach to learning math and reading for children aged 4-10. It provides a calm, personalized daily routine designed to build focus and memory through writing numbers, letters, and words.

Highlights
  • Handwriting-based learning
  • Math practice (addition, subtraction, times tables)
  • Reading and writing skills (phonics, sight words)
  • Personalized learning levels
  • Focus timers and rewards
  • Covers math and early reading
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JOJO MATH AND READING — FOCUS & FUN IN 10 MINUTES A DAY JOJO is a handwriting-first learning app for ages 4–10. Two subjects, one calm daily habit: families practice both math and reading by writing — not just tapping — building real focus in 10 minutes a day. Whether you're looking for a lighter alternative to Kumon or IXL, a more engaging option than Coolmath Games, or a calmer way to learn phonics than Reading Eggs or Duolingo ABC, JOJO gives a calm, personalized and rewarding routine that keeps learners on track. WHY FAMILIES LOVE JOJO: - Handwriting-based: write numbers, letters and words by hand — the way that truly builds focus and memory - Math: addition, subtraction with regrouping, times tables, word problems and mental math - Reading & writing: phonics, sight words, reading comprehension and vocabulary - Personalized levels, like Kumon but more flexible and encouraging - Focus timers, streaks and built-in rewards that keep practice going JOJO IS RIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY IF: - You want screen time that builds skills, not just entertainment - You care about handwriting and focus, not just tapping answers - You've tried worksheets or other apps but nothing sticks - You want one routine that covers both math and early reading WHAT JOJO PRACTICE COVERS: - Writing numbers, addition, subtraction and times tables - Phonics, sight words and word families - Word problems, mental math and speed games - Reading comprehension, vocabulary and writing FIND US Instagram: @jojomath_global Website: www.jojo-math.com

About

Play Group 3

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This Play Group 3 – Explore Extra App supplements the Third theme book – Vicky goes to the Children’s Park! The following 2 areas are covered in this third theme! 1. The Alphabet 2. At the Park This App has 2 parts: 1. To Explore & Learn 2. To Assess what has been learnt (in the Book as well as the App) The above objectives are achieved in the most enjoyable way. While these Apps supplement the Amaze Origin Textbooks, each of the Apps can also be used as a standalone teaching / learning / assessing tool. Give the Playgroup Students an excellent foundation! Let them enjoy a great take-off!! More about Playgroup & 3H Learning: Playgroup Kids are joining Pre-School Centers in large numbers these days. These Centers face 2 fundamental difficulties 1. Availability of a good syllabus with valid curriculum objectives and 2. Quality content suitable to support the above syllabus. During the last 30+ years, the Promoters of 3H Learning have been providing quality content to thousands of Schools & Pre-School Centers (Syllabus, Textbooks, Technology Tools, End-to-end educational tools like Worksheets, Writing Practice books, Colorful Question Papers, Intelligame for Non-Scholastic Skill-development etc) across India. Tens of Thousands of Teachers have also undergone orientation with 3H Learning! In the last few years, these Clients - Schools/Centers have brought forward the need to have purposeful material to suit the ‘Playgroup’ segment. Focused interaction with industry experts followed a detailed research with the target audience. A Comprehensive blue-print was drawn after understanding the need of Associate Pre-Schools. Amaze – Origin program, with a fresh approach, is here to meet the needs of these Playgroup Children in Pre-Schools! A Set of 7 Amaze Origin Books – Each with a unique theme! The Children are first presented with a day-to-day ‘Context’ that they are easily able to relate to. Through such house-hold contexts, over a 1000 must-learn items are introduced to the Children through a set of 7 books. This Methodology is very popular in educational circles called Principle of ‘Known-to-Unknown’! Technology is used here to make the learning easy and enjoyable - to the children as well as to the parents! While these Apps supplement the Amaze Origin Textbooks, each of the Apps can also be used as additional teaching / learning / assessing tool. Give the Playgroup Students an excellent foundation! Let them enjoy a great take-off!!

Screenshots

JOJO Math and Reading4 screens
Play Group 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Play Group 3 at none against JOJO Math and Reading's 8. Play Group 3 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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. JOJO Math and Reading sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $40.00 per month. Play Group 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
JOJO Math and Reading versus Play Group 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJOJO Math and ReadingPlay Group 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMART BEAN TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.VANNALA MOBILE APPS Pvt. Ltd

In-app purchases

8 purchases

JOJO Math and Reading

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Subscription$40.001 Month
  • Monthly Plan$40.001 Month
  • Quarterly Plan$60.003 Months
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  • Quarterly Plan14 Days trial$60.003 Months
  • Quarterly Plan (2 Learners)$109.003 Months
  • Annual Plan14 Days trial$189.991 Year
One-time2
  • 14-Day Learning Challenge$4.99
  • 30-Day Learning Challenge$9.99
None

Play Group 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JOJO Math and Reading free?
JOJO Math and Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Play Group 3 free?
Play Group 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JOJO Math and Reading or Play Group 3 have ads?
Neither JOJO Math and Reading nor Play Group 3 shows ads.

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