# SplashLearn vs Adventure Academy

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 (#74 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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SplashLearn | Adventure Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashlearn-learning-games/id672658828/reviews) | **[4.6 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventure-academy/id1380452295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32K | **123K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 60.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | — |
| Size | 497 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StudyPad, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432105528) | [Age of Learning, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375219200) |

## What reviewers say

### SplashLearn

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

**Currently charting:** #74 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


### Adventure Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventure-academy/id1380452295)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $9.99 Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| $9.99 Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| $9.99/month - 1st Week Free | $9.99 | per month |
| $9.99/month - 3-Day Free Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| $12.99/month | $12.99 | per month |
| $12.99/month | $12.99 | per month |
| $19.99 First Month Free Trial | $19.99 | per month |
| $59.99 Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| $79.99 Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| $79.99/Year 1st Month Free | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*