Comparison

SplashLearn vs Adventure Academy

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Adventure Academy

An interactive learning program for elementary and middle school students, offering thousands of educational games, books, and challenges across various subjects. Kids can play with friends, customize characters, and earn rewards in a safe, secure environment.

Highlights
  • Thousands of learning activities
  • Safe and secure social environment
  • Multiplayer gameplay
  • Curriculum-first approach
  • Character customization
  • Virtual home decoration
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Works best with: iPhone X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max; iPad Mini 4 (2015), iPad Mini (2019), Pro 9.7 (2016), 10.5 (2017), 12.9 (2018), 11 Adventure Academy MAY NOT FULLY support: iOS devices not listed above ______________ ADVENTURE ACADEMY Your quest for knowledge begins now! Adventure Academy is the new interactive learning program for kids from the creators of ABCmouse! The Founders of this prestigious school have created one of the world’s largest collections of educational games, books, learning challenges, and more, all designed to help strengthen children’s skills across thousands of key elementary and middle school learning objectives. Key Features: Discover and play thousands of learning activities to help boost key skills and abilities across many subjects, including math, language arts, reading, science, social studies, and more Share amazing experiences with your best friends in a safe and secure environment Play simultaneously with up to three other scholars within the same account on your individual smartphone, tablet, or computer Crafted by teachers and early learning education experts with a curriculum-first approach for 2nd-5th grade Complete quests and learning challenges with your friends to level up and advance your character’s abilities Great for homeschoolers and learning on the go As you continue your journey through Adventure Academy, you can also earn amazing rewards for your accomplishments. Hundreds of clothing items, hair styles, and looks give a seemingly unlimited number of choices to customize your character. Also, you can earn your own 3D virtual home within the game that you can decorate with items you earn from completing learning activities. Trusted by teachers and designed by early learning education experts, Adventure Academy provides a safe learning environment for students. Parents can monitor progress, control the level of interaction through filtered chat, or block in-game communication entirely. Welcome to Adventure Academy. Your endless adventure awaits! See our full Terms and Conditions at: https://www.adventureacademy.com/terms-and-conditions View our Privacy Policy at: https://www.adventureacademy.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SplashLearn4 screens
Adventure Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SplashLearn at every 2 weeks against Adventure Academy's monthly. SplashLearn also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 60%) and chart position (#82 vs unranked). Adventure Academy's advantage is ratings volume (123K vs 32K). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SplashLearn sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Adventure Academy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SplashLearn against 4.6 for Adventure Academy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 123K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of SplashLearn's written reviews are positive against 60% of Adventure Academy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SplashLearn ships an update every 2 weeks, Adventure Academy monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SplashLearn versus Adventure Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplashLearnAdventure Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32K ratings)4.6 (123K ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews — better60.5% of reviews
Number of ratings32K123K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#82 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size497 MB236 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudyPad, Inc.Age of Learning, Inc.

Customer experience

SplashLearn

All ratings32,327 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews877 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative21.4%

Adventure Academy

All ratings122,146 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews691 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral8.5%
Negative31.0%

User reviews

SplashLearn

From 32K App Store ratings

What 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

Adventure Academy

From 123K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Excellent learning experience
  • 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
  • 🚀 Lots of activities and content
  • 🤩 Customizable avatar and house
  • 👥 Ability to make friends and chat

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔒 Strict chat moderation issues
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and leveling up
  • 💰 Expensive subscription cost
  • 🤔 Lack of advanced features for older kids

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

Adventure Academy

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inventory items randomly disappearing
  • Inability to access certain areas and activities
  • Frequent login and loading issues
  • Compatibility problems on older devices
  • Inconsistent chat moderation and muting

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a pet shop and ability to have pets
  • Expand the game world with more areas to explore
  • Implement a learning path or progression system
  • Allow more customization options for homes and characters
  • Improve chat functionality and moderation

In-app purchases

9 purchases

SplashLearn

Subscriptions9
  • 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
10 purchases

Adventure Academy

Subscriptions10
  • $9.99 Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • $9.99 Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • $9.99/month - 1st Week Free7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • $9.99/month - 3-Day Free Trial3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • $12.99/month$12.991 Month
  • $12.99/month1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • $19.99 First Month Free Trial1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • $59.99 Annual Subscription$59.991 Year
  • $79.99 Annual Subscription2 variants$79.991 Year
  • $79.99/Year 1st Month Free1 Month trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is SplashLearn free?
SplashLearn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Adventure Academy free?
Adventure Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SplashLearn or Adventure Academy?
Adventure Academy is rated higher. SplashLearn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Adventure Academy averages 4.6 from 123K ratings.
Do SplashLearn or Adventure Academy have ads?
Neither SplashLearn nor Adventure Academy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SplashLearn or Adventure Academy?
SplashLearn ships an update every 2 weeks, and Adventure Academy monthly. Most recently, SplashLearn was updated on October 28, 2026 and Adventure Academy on October 28, 2026.

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