# JOJO Math and Reading vs Sam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JOJO Math and Reading at 96% against Sam's 6%. JOJO Math and Reading also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Sam's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and ratings volume (263 vs 41). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JOJO Math and Reading sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $40.00 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.

JOJO Math and Reading holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sam has 263 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of JOJO Math and Reading's written reviews are positive against 6% of Sam's.

JOJO Math and Reading ships an update every 9 days, Sam every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JOJO Math and Reading | Sam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jojo-math-and-reading/id6474731348/reviews)** | [4.7 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-bedtime-stories/id6749544775/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **263** |
| Positive reviews | **96.4% of reviews** | 6.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | [SMART BEAN TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677289065) | [Book Vitals Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483239539) |

## What reviewers say

### JOJO Math and Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jojo-math-and-reading/id6474731348)

This app helps children aged 4-10 improve math skills, focus, and build consistent practice habits through handwriting-based exercises. It offers engaging games and personalized levels to make learning enjoyable and effective.

**Highlights:** Handwriting-based math practice, Concentration games with timers and encouragement, Covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, and word problems, Personalized learning levels, Built-in rewards and math games, Focus on building daily routines

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $40.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $40.00 | per month |
| Quarterly Plan | $60.00 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Plan | $60.00 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Plan (2 Learners) | $109.00 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Plan (3 Learners) | $161.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Plan | $189.99 | per year |
| 14-Day Learning Challenge | $4.99 | one-time |
| 21-Day Learning Challenge | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Learning Challenge | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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 JOJO Math and Reading free?

JOJO Math and Reading 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, JOJO Math and Reading or Sam?

JOJO Math and Reading is rated higher. JOJO Math and Reading averages 4.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Sam averages 4.7 from 263 ratings.

### Do JOJO Math and Reading or Sam have ads?

Neither JOJO Math and Reading nor Sam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JOJO Math and Reading or Sam?

JOJO Math and Reading ships an update every 9 days, and Sam every 3 days. Most recently, JOJO Math and Reading was updated on September 22, 2026 and Sam on September 21, 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.*