# SplashLearn vs Speech Blubs

The clearest difference is monetization model: SplashLearn at free with in-app purchases against Speech Blubs's subscription. SplashLearn also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SplashLearn sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Speech Blubs sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 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 4.6 for Speech Blubs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 56K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of SplashLearn's written reviews are positive against 67% of Speech Blubs's.

SplashLearn ships an update every 9 days, Speech Blubs every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SplashLearn | Speech Blubs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashlearn-kids-learning-app/id672658828/reviews) | **[4.6 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-blubs-language-therapy/id1239522573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32K | **56K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #73 | **#45** |
| Size | 493 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StudyPad, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432105528) | [Blub Blub Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1233091328) |

## What reviewers say

### SplashLearn

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

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Education, #169 Top Free · 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


### Speech Blubs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-blubs-language-therapy/id1239522573)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Education, #94 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This voice-controlled app helps children aged 1-8 learn new sounds and words through engaging video modeling and interactive exercises. It offers a safe, ad-free learning environment with positive reinforcement and access to a vast library of activities and parent resources.

**Highlights:** Voice-controlled speech therapy, Video modeling for learning, 1500+ exercises and activities, Face filters and mini-games, Parent's Academy with articles, Positive reinforcement system, Multiple language options

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Show of Support - Monthly | $14.49 | per month |
| Boost your child's speech! | $14.49 | per month |
| Show of Support - Monthly | $14.49 | per month |
| Show of Support - Monthly | $14.49 | per month |
| Show of Support - Annual | $29.49 | per year |
| Show of Support - Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for kids
- 👍 Helps with speech development
- 👍 Engaging and fun
- 👍 Effective in improving speech
- 👍 Fantastic support tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with microphone and camera access
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Deceptive free trial and billing practices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Microphone and camera issues
- Inconsistent functionality across devices
- Billing and subscription problems

**Requested features**

- More diverse and age-appropriate content
- Ability to focus on specific speech sounds
- Offline mode
- Better volume and audio controls
- Improved parental controls and child lock


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SplashLearn free?

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

### Is Speech Blubs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SplashLearn or Speech Blubs?

Speech Blubs is rated higher. SplashLearn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Speech Blubs averages 4.6 from 56K ratings.

### Do SplashLearn or Speech Blubs have ads?

Speech Blubs shows ads; SplashLearn does not.

### Which is updated more often, SplashLearn or Speech Blubs?

SplashLearn ships an update every 9 days, and Speech Blubs every 8 days. Most recently, SplashLearn was updated on September 24, 2026 and Speech Blubs on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SplashLearn or Speech Blubs?

SplashLearn currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and Speech Blubs at #45. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*