# SplashLearn vs MarcoPolo World School

SplashLearn and MarcoPolo World School both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of SplashLearn's written reviews are positive against 51% of MarcoPolo World School's. SplashLearn also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (32K vs 2.9K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SplashLearn sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and MarcoPolo World School sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.90 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 MarcoPolo World School. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SplashLearn has 32K ratings behind it against 2.9K, 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 51% of MarcoPolo World School's.

SplashLearn ships an update every 2 weeks, MarcoPolo World School every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SplashLearn | MarcoPolo World School |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashlearn-learning-games/id672658828/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marcopolo-world-school/id1193662404/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 51.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 497 MB | 505 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StudyPad, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432105528) | [MarcoPolo Learning, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/797157315) |

## What reviewers say

### SplashLearn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashlearn-learning-games/id672658828)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SplashLearn Membership Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Membership Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Membership Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Membership Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Solo - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| SplashLearn Membership 3-Month | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| SplashLearn Membership Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| SplashLearn Solo - Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| SplashLearn Membership Yearly | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saving properly
- Incorrect answers being marked as correct
- Profiles not working or logging out unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- 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


### MarcoPolo World School

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marcopolo-world-school/id1193662404)

This app offers a fun and engaging learning experience for children aged 3-6, covering a wide range of subjects including science, technology, engineering, art, math, literacy, social studies, and social-emotional skills. It features over 500 video lessons and 3,000 activities designed by early childhood educators to foster curiosity and prepare children for school.

**Highlights:** 500+ video lessons, 3,000+ activities, STEAM curriculum, Literacy development, Social-emotional learning, Parent communication tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| World School - Monthly Access | $7.90 | per month |
| World School - Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| World School - Annual Access | $49.99 | per year |
| World School - Annual Access | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and fun learning experience
- 🚀 High-quality educational content
- 📚 Wide range of topics covered
- 🎓 Effective for learning and development
- 🤩 Loved by kids and parents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🔄 Requires frequent login
- 📱 Compatibility issues on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes during use
- Login and subscription issues
- Orientation and screen rotation problems
- Syncing and data loss concerns
- Unreliable performance on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more languages and localization options
- Improve navigation and user interface
- Introduce user profiles and progress tracking
- Provide more flexibility in content selection
- Integrate with other educational platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SplashLearn free?

SplashLearn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MarcoPolo World School free?

MarcoPolo World School is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SplashLearn or MarcoPolo World School?

SplashLearn is rated higher. SplashLearn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while MarcoPolo World School averages 4.4 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do SplashLearn or MarcoPolo World School have ads?

Neither SplashLearn nor MarcoPolo World School shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SplashLearn or MarcoPolo World School?

SplashLearn ships an update every 2 weeks, and MarcoPolo World School every 6 weeks. Most recently, SplashLearn was updated on October 30, 2026 and MarcoPolo World School on October 29, 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.*