Comparison

JOJO Math and Reading vs TheBabySteps

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 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
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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

TheBabySteps

This app provides a weekly guide for parents to foster their child's growth from birth to age six. It offers offline activities, book and song suggestions, and developmental guidance tailored to each stage. The app aims to replace screen time with engaging, screen-free alternatives and track progress with badges.

Highlights
  • Weekly developmental guidance
  • Screen-free activity library
  • Book and song recommendations
  • Progress tracking and badges
  • Offline functionality
  • Parent-specific playbooks
Features
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Every week, TheBabySteps answers the one question every parent asks: "What should we do this week to help our child grow?" Built for children ages 2.5 to 6, TheBabySteps is a complete, offline parenting companion — not another parenting blog. It's a week-by-week guide covering language, motor skills, creativity, emotional development, and more, paired with real activities, books, songs, and gentle developmental guidance for every stage from toddlerhood through kindergarten readiness. THE JOURNEY A full roadmap from 2.5 to 6 years old, organized into themed months and weeks — animals, space, dinosaurs, the ocean, and dozens more. Every week blends language, math, creativity, fine and gross motor play, music, nature, social skills, and family bonding into a simple daily rhythm your family can actually follow. TODAY No guessing what to do this afternoon. Today's Mission, a hands-on activity for every category, and a bedtime story pick — all ready the moment you open the app. THE DAD PLAYBOOK & MOM PLAYBOOK Daily, weekly, and monthly activities built around how each parent naturally connects — adventure, building, and confidence for Dad; language, bonding, and creativity for Mom. Because every parent shows up differently, and both matter. SCREEN TIME, REPLACED A huge library of screen-free alternatives — indoor games, pretend play, cooking, crafts, nature scavenger hunts, and car-ride games — for every "I'm bored" moment. BOOKS, SONGS & MORE Real, well-loved children's books and traditional songs, each with why-to-read notes, vocabulary, and conversation starters. Save favorites and revisit them anytime. PROGRESS & BADGES Watch the weeks add up with simple charts, earn badges like Explorer, Reader, and Kind Helper, and jot down the small milestones worth remembering. GROUNDED IN REAL RESEARCH Every developmental guideline in the app is written in plain language and informed by publicly available guidance from sources such as the CDC's "Learn the Signs. Act Early." program, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Zero to Three, and Montessori practical-life principles — never a rigid checklist, always a starting point for the conversations that matter. PRIVACY, KEPT SIMPLE No account or sign-up, ever. Your child's Journey, playbooks, and everything you save work fully offline, right on your device. We use anonymous crash reports and usage analytics to help us improve the app — you're always in control, and can turn this off anytime in Settings. Parents should never feel guilty about a missed day. TheBabySteps is built to celebrate small, consistent steps — because every week, every milestone, every small step matters. Note: TheBabySteps offers general, evidence-informed guidance and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always talk with your child's pediatrician about questions specific to their development.

Screenshots

JOJO Math and Reading4 screens
TheBabySteps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TheBabySteps at none against JOJO Math and Reading's 10. JOJO Math and Reading's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (47 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $40.00 per month. TheBabySteps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for JOJO Math and Reading against 5.0 for TheBabySteps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JOJO Math and Reading has 47 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of JOJO Math and Reading's written reviews are positive against 100% of TheBabySteps's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
JOJO Math and Reading versus TheBabySteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJOJO Math and ReadingTheBabySteps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (47 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB8 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperSMART BEAN TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.piyush kachariya

Customer experience

JOJO Math and Reading

All ratings45 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.4%

TheBabySteps

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

JOJO Math and Reading

Subscriptions7
  • 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
  • Quarterly Plan (3 Learners)$161.993 Months
  • Annual Plan14 Days trial$189.991 Year
One-time3
  • 14-Day Learning Challenge$4.99
  • 21-Day Learning Challenge$5.99
  • 30-Day Learning Challenge$9.99
None

TheBabySteps

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 TheBabySteps free?
TheBabySteps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JOJO Math and Reading or TheBabySteps?
TheBabySteps is rated higher. JOJO Math and Reading averages 4.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while TheBabySteps averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do JOJO Math and Reading or TheBabySteps have ads?
TheBabySteps shows ads; JOJO Math and Reading does not.

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