Comparison

Sunshine Academy vs Wildpaws

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

Head to head

Online SEND Training

Family adventures, made fun

Free

📚 Education

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About

Sunshine Academy

Features

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Learn and connect with Sunshine Support on the go, in our Sunshine Academy app. Watch webinars, ask questions to our team, connect with other parents and professionals, engage in a wide variety of learning including podcasts, audio blogs and much more - all in our Sunshine Academy app!

About

Wildpaws

Features

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Wildpaws turns everyday family time into an adventure. Head out on guided, story-led quests with your kids - explore the woods, the park, the coast and the city. Follow the story, complete missions, snap photo proof along the way, and celebrate together at the finish line. WHAT'S INSIDE - Story adventures: follow Wildpaws on family quests with voice, video and photo missions - Chat to Wildpaws: a friendly helper for indoor games, budget days out, quick kid-friendly recipes and fun nature facts - Memories: save a photo and a name for every adventure you finish - Rewards club: join for perks and updates - Pick your length: 15, 30, 45 or 60-minute adventures to fit your day Whether you're surviving a rainy Tuesday indoors or out exploring, Wildpaws helps you make it memorable - without the stress. Designed for families. Made with love by RedBullet.

Screenshots

Sunshine Academy4 screens

Wildpaws4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wildpaws at every 10 days against Sunshine Academy's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sunshine Academy ships an update every 2 months, Wildpaws every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Sunshine Academy versus Wildpaws: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Sunshine Academy	Wildpaws
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 10 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.2	15.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	110 MB	115 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SEN Support Ltd	Red Bullet

In-app purchases

None

Sunshine Academy

No in-app purchases

None

Wildpaws

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sunshine Academy free?

Sunshine Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Wildpaws free?

Wildpaws is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Sunshine Academy or Wildpaws have ads?

Neither Sunshine Academy nor Wildpaws shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Sunshine Academy or Wildpaws?

Sunshine Academy ships an update every 2 months, and Wildpaws every 10 days. Most recently, Sunshine Academy was updated on October 21, 2026 and Wildpaws on October 25, 2026.