SplashLearn vs Pango Kids
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SplashLearn
This app offers curriculum-aligned math and reading lessons for children aged 2-11 through interactive games, books, and activities. It adapts to each child's learning level, providing personalized support and challenges to build foundational skills and confidence.
- Curriculum-aligned math and reading lessons
- Interactive learning games and activities
- Personalized learning paths
- Progress tracking for parents
- 4000+ games, books, and challenges
- Safe, ad-free environment
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Loved by over 60 million kids and used in 1 in 3 US schools, SplashLearn is a learning app for ages 2 to 11. It blends curriculum-aligned lessons with fun learning games, books, worksheets, and rewards that keep children curious, motivated, and confident. With SplashLearn, children build strong foundations in math, reading, and critical thinking through interactive, hands-on activities. The app adapts to each child’s level, offering support when they need it and challenge when they’re ready. Whether your child is tracing letters or solving complex word problems, SplashLearn meets them exactly where they are and guides them forward with confidence. WHY PARENTS TRUST SPLASHLEARN - Covers Preschool to Grade 5 curriculum for both Math and Reading - Perfect blend of educational games, stories, puzzles, activities, and flash cards - Free learning games for kids that build real skills, not just screen time - Designed for independent use- kids can learn on their own - Real-time progress tracking and insights for parents - Safe, ad-free, COPPA & GDPR compliant learning app for kids WHY KIDS LOVE IT - 4000+ fun learning games, decodable books, math challenges, and story books - Exciting learning worlds where they collect coins, rewards, and new characters - Engaging animation, and kid-friendly design - Play math games, reading games, phonics puzzles, spelling challenges- all in one place WHAT MATH SKILLS WILL MY CHILD LEARN? - Preschool & Kindergarten: Counting, shapes, tracing numbers, addition with visuals, patterns - Grade 1: Place value, subtraction, telling time, math facts, measurement, basic word problems - Grade 2: Multiplication, money, regrouping, critical thinking, understanding number relationships - Grade 3: Division, fractions, time, measurement, advanced math games - Grade 4 & 5: Multi-step word problems, decimals, geometry, fractions, data charts, reasoning Each grade has interactive learning games that make abstract concepts easy and memorable. Kids don’t just memorize, they understand by doing. WHAT READING SKILLS WILL MY CHILD LEARN? - Letter recognition (ABC), phonics, sight words, and tracing - Blending sounds to build words - Picture-based vocabulary learning - Fun decodable books and bedtime reading stories - Spelling games and reading fluency boosters - Comprehension through questions, animation, and narration Kids hear the word, see the word, say the word, and use it- making learning natural and playful. PERSONALIZED & SMART LEARNING PATH The app adjusts difficulty based on each child’s progress. If your child needs more help with subtraction or phonics, it slows down and gives extra practice. If they’re ready for more challenge, it moves ahead. It’s like a personal tutor, inside a game. PROVEN & AWARD-WINNING - Featured on Fox News - Editor’s Choice- Children’s Technology Review - Parent Choice Award winner - Trusted by teachers, used in 1 in 3 US schools - Best Educational Game for Kids (Multiple categories) SAFE FOR KIDS, PEACEFUL FOR PARENTS No ads, no pop-ups, no distractions. Just thoughtfully designed kids’ educational games in a clean, safe, and friendly environment. FREE TRIAL & EASY SUBSCRIPTION Try it free! Get full access during your free trial, then choose a flexible plan that fits your family. Enjoy unlimited learning games, lessons, and rewards with one subscription. SUPPORT We’re here for you → https://support.splashlearn.com/hc/en-us PRIVACY & TERMS - https://www.splashlearn.com/privacy - https://www.splashlearn.com/terms-of-use
Pango Kids
Explore interactive stories and logic games designed for young children. This app fosters creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills through playful exploration and gentle challenges, all within a safe and ad-free environment.
- Interactive stories
- Logic mini-games
- Puzzles and sorting activities
- Connect-the-dots challenges
- Develops logic and fine motor skills
- Fosters creativity and independence
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A PLAYGROUND FOR IMAGINATION AND LAUGHTER! Dive into Pango Kids, an app full of surprises, wacky stories, and lovable characters. No stress, no scores—just the joy of playing, imagining, exploring… and laughing. BEHIND EVERY BUTTON, THE JOY OF ACTION AND DISCOVERY Your child enters a lively world where every scene hides an adventure, a joke, or mischief from the Wolf brothers. Between adventures, your child can also enjoy clever mini-games: puzzles, sorting, connect-the-dots… Fun little challenges to build logic and fine motor skills, without pressure. • 30 interactive stories and games • 300 educational activities A TRUSTED BRAND FOR 14 YEARS Already embraced by over 15 million families worldwide and winner of several international awards, Pango is a leading name in educational apps for children. STORY STRUCTURE: THE FOUNDATION OF ORGANIZED THINKING At Pango, playing means growing. By following stories, solving little puzzles, or exploring scenes, kids develop: - their logic, stress-free - their creativity, without instructions - their independence, in full freedom - their sense of humor, in good company And above all, they learn to tell stories, imagine, and build a beginning, middle, and end. Without realizing it, they learn to organize their ideas, connect events, and structure their thinking. A CLEAR, NO-TRICKS OFFER • Choose the subscription that suits you: monthly, yearly, or lifetime. • Then, enjoy a 3-day free trial. • Your child will gain access to an exclusive selection of age-appropriate content. • You can cancel anytime, at no cost. PRIVACY AND SAFETY FIRST Our app strictly complies with COPPA and GDPR regulations. No personal data is collected without your consent. Your child plays safely, without interruption, in a 100% secure environment. PANGO’S VALUES At Studio Pango, we believe that play is the best way to learn. For over 14 years, we've created simple, kind, and non-violent apps to support children’s holistic development. NEED HELP? Need help? Have a question? A technical issue? Our team is here for you: Contact us at pango@studio-pango.com or visit our FAQ. More info: www.studio-pango.com TRY PANGO KIDS TODAY! Join the world of Pango and offer your child a universe of discovery, logic, and laughter. Download Pango Kids and let the magic begin! Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.studio-pango.com/termsofservice
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: SplashLearn at free with in-app purchases against Pango Kids's subscription. SplashLearn also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (32K vs 894). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. SplashLearn sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Pango Kids sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SplashLearn against 4.4 for Pango Kids. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SplashLearn has 32K ratings behind it against 894, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of SplashLearn's written reviews are positive against 61% of Pango Kids's.
SplashLearn ships an update every 2 weeks, Pango Kids every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SplashLearn | Pango Kids |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (32K ratings) — better | 4.4 (894 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews — better | 61.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32K — better | 894 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #63 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 497 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | StudyPad, Inc. | Studio Pango |
Customer experience
SplashLearn
Pango Kids
User reviews
SplashLearn
From 32K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and engaging learning experience
- 💡 Effective for reinforcing math and reading skills
- 🚀 Constant updates and progress reports
- 👍 Motivating reward system with coins and achievements
- 💡 Personalized learning paths and curriculum
Room to improve
- 🐛 Technical issues like crashes, freezing, and loading problems
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficulty canceling subscription
- 🤔 Limited free access, forces paid subscription
- 🤔 Repetitive content and lack of variety in some areas
Pango Kids
From 894 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💕 Childhood
- 🎉 Pango Storytime
- 🎨 Logic & Fun Combined!
- 🧠 Wholesome Learning!
- 🧒 Pango Magic for My Tot!
Room to improve
- 👎 Hate
- 💸 TO EXPENSIVE 💀💀💀
- 💰 $189.99 for unlimited access? No! I don't have that kind of money
- 🔒 PLS MAKE EVERYTHING FREEE!!!!!
- 💸 False Free Trial
Bugs and requests
SplashLearn
Reported bugs
3 issues- Progress not saving properly
- Incorrect answers being marked as correct
- Profiles not working or logging out unexpectedly
Requested features
4 requests- More advanced content for higher grade levels
- Option to turn off answers and allow more time for students
- Improved sync between app and web versions
- Better customer support and responsiveness
Pango Kids
Reported bugs
6 issues- Something needs fixed.
- I am so confused.
- Won't work!
- All my in app purchases have been deleted. How do I get them back this is my daughters favorite game. I've bought all the stories and she was playing them and they just stopped working.
- Paid $12 to unlock all but everything is still locked. Rip off. Dont buy. There is no way to contact developers
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- Trava
Requested features
3 requests- Make & add 48 more stories based on the game "Pango Comics"
- Please add more books
- Please more stories! :)
In-app purchases
SplashLearn
- SplashLearn Membership Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- SplashLearn Membership Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- SplashLearn Membership Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
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- SplashLearn Membership Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$11.991 Month
- SplashLearn Solo - Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
- SplashLearn Membership 3-Month7 Days trial$23.993 Months
- SplashLearn Membership Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$69.991 Year
- SplashLearn Solo - Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- SplashLearn Membership Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year
Pango Kids
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Fox Firefighter$1.99
- Bunny Ice cream$1.99
- Piggy Merry Christmas$1.99
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- Squirrel Farm$1.99
- Pango Halloween$1.99
- Bunny Chinese New Year$1.99
- Squirrel on a bike$1.99
- Bundle Full Version$5.99
Questions
Is SplashLearn free?
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