Comparison

SplashLearn vs Spelling Fun

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

Spelling Fun

This app offers a fun, hands-on approach to improving spelling skills through handwriting practice and engaging games. It utilizes proven memorization techniques and includes a competitive "Spelling Royale" mode. Designed to be safe and ad-free for children, it caters to all skill levels with extensive practice material.

Highlights
  • Handwriting practice with finger or stylus
  • Variety of spelling games
  • Proven memorization methods
  • Competitive "Spelling Royale" mode
  • Over 8000 practice exercises
  • Phonics and sight word development
Features
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Spelling Fun is the fun, hands-on way for everyone to perfect the spelling skills! You simply write with your finger or an Apple pencil and improve your spelling naturally like never before! * Bye, tedious typing! Hello, hand-writing! * Simply write with your finger and spell with the fluent hand-writing experience. Plus, you can choose from a rich choice of spelling games to play with. * Proven memorization methods * Combining practice testing and distributed practice, Spelling Fun effectively enhanced students’ learning and retention of material. * 100% kids safe and ad-free * Spell, write, and learn anytime and anywhere, keeping track of your learning progress and effect. No need to worry about ads or unwanted interruption. * Spelling Royale * You can compete with 127 other spellers, like an online Spelling Bee competition. In this spelling competition, only the best speller can win the Spelling Champion title. * From emergent spellers to super spellers * Courses suitable for everyone. With over 8000 practices, you can develop skills in phonics, sight words, reading comprehension, and more. SUBSCRIPTION - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off in the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://api.spellingfun.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://api.spellingfun.com/privacy.html CONNECT WITH US Contact support@learnforfun.com for help or suggestions

Screenshots

SplashLearn4 screens
Spelling Fun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SplashLearn at free with in-app purchases against Spelling Fun's subscription. SplashLearn also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 248) and review sentiment (75% vs 60%). 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 Spelling Fun sells 7 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 Spelling Fun. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SplashLearn has 32K ratings behind it against 248, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of SplashLearn's written reviews are positive against 60% of Spelling Fun's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SplashLearn ships an update every 9 days, Spelling Fun every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SplashLearn versus Spelling Fun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplashLearnSpelling Fun
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32K ratings)4.6 (248 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.6% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings32K — better248
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#73 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size493 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudyPad, Inc.Learn For Fun Limited

Customer experience

SplashLearn

All ratings32,109 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews861 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative21.0%

Spelling Fun

All ratings248 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral1.2%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

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

Spelling Fun

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
7 purchases

Spelling Fun

Subscriptions7
  • Spelling Fun Plus$9.991 Month
  • Spelling Fun Plus$19.993 Months
  • Spelling Fun Plus2 variants$39.991 Year
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  • Spelling Fun Plus$49.991 Year
  • Spelling Fun Plus3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Spelling Fun Plus$69.991 Year
  • Spelling Fun Plus3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is SplashLearn free?
SplashLearn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spelling Fun free?
Spelling Fun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SplashLearn or Spelling Fun?
Spelling Fun is rated higher. SplashLearn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Spelling Fun averages 4.6 from 248 ratings.
Do SplashLearn or Spelling Fun have ads?
Neither SplashLearn nor Spelling Fun shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SplashLearn or Spelling Fun?
SplashLearn ships an update every 9 days, and Spelling Fun every 3 weeks. Most recently, SplashLearn was updated on September 24, 2026 and Spelling Fun on September 7, 2026.

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