Comparison

Panda vs Explanova

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

Head to head
About

Panda

This free educational app makes learning math engaging through short, quick lessons. Practice counting and computing skills to build a strong foundation in mathematics. It's designed to be a fun and accessible way for young learners to grasp fundamental math concepts.

Highlights
  • Interactive math lessons
  • Practice counting
  • Develop computing skills
  • Short and quick format
  • Fun learning approach
Features
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Learn numbers and math with this free education app. Panda is the fun way of learning math through short and quick lessons. Practice counting and computing to build your math skills.

About

Explanova

This app provides step-by-step solutions to homework problems across STEM subjects. It features an avatar tutor who explains each micro-step on an interactive whiteboard, offering support in multiple languages. Designed for students and lifelong learners, it aims to foster understanding rather than just providing answers.

Highlights
  • Photo-based problem submission
  • Step-by-step whiteboard explanations
  • Avatar tutor with voice guidance
  • Multi-language support
  • Personalized learning paths
  • Parent dashboard
  • Ad-free learning environment
Features
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The Tutor That Never Skips a Step. Snap a photo of any homework problem and watch it get solved the way a great teacher would: every micro-step written out on a whiteboard, nothing hidden, nothing skipped. Explanova is the family S.T.E.M. tutoring app for K-12 through college: math, science, engineering, and computer science. Most homework apps hand you an answer. Explanova teaches. MEET COACH NOVA Your live avatar tutor explains each solution out loud on an interactive whiteboard, complete with diagrams that make concepts click. Always patient, always available, and she never skips a step. ASK ANY WAY YOU WANT • Snap a photo of a worksheet or textbook page, even multi-problem pages • Ask by voice • Type it in Explanova reads the problem and gets straight to work. EVERY MICRO-STEP SHOWN No hidden math. No "and then a miracle happens." Every arithmetic move, substitution, and unit conversion is written out so learners understand the how, not just the answer. A VOICE TUTOR IN 4 LANGUAGES Quintara, the voice tutor, guides learners in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Hindi. KEEP LEARNING BEYOND THE PROBLEM A personal learning path plus curated, kid-safe YouTube recommendations turn one homework question into real understanding. BUILT FOR FAMILIES • Child profiles use first name and grade only, no unnecessary personal data • PIN-protected profiles give every learner their own space • Parent dashboard shows every problem solved and every topic explored • No ads, no chat, no social features: a learning-only environment SUBJECTS COVERED Elementary math through calculus, linear algebra, and statistics. Biology, chemistry, and physics through quantum. Circuit analysis, statics, and engineering fundamentals. Python, Java, MATLAB, and AP Computer Science prep. WHO IT'S FOR Students from kindergarten through college, parents who want homework time without the battle, and lifelong learners brushing up on skills. 24/7, whenever the question comes up. An Explanova account is required to sign in. Questions? We'd love to hear from you: support@explanova.ai Homework help that shows its work. Every problem. Every step. Privacy Policy: https://explanova.ai/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Panda4 screens
Explanova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Panda at none against Explanova's 4. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Explanova sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month. Panda asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Panda against 5.0 for Explanova. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Panda versus Explanova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPandaExplanova
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEducation HouseExplanova LLC

Customer experience

Panda

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Explanova

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Panda

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Explanova

Subscriptions4
  • Explorer$99.991 Month
  • Crew$199.991 Month
  • Academy$399.991 Month
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  • Explorer$899.991 Year

Questions

Is Panda free?
Panda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Explanova free?
Explanova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Panda or Explanova?
Panda and Explanova are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Panda or Explanova have ads?
Neither Panda nor Explanova shows ads.

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