# SplashLearn vs Spelling Fun

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SplashLearn | Spelling Fun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashlearn-kids-learning-app/id672658828/reviews) | **[4.6 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-fun-learn-abc-word/id1481045022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 248 |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 493 MB | 59 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) | [Learn For Fun Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480793728) |

## 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


### Spelling Fun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-fun-learn-abc-word/id1481045022)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spelling Fun Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Spelling Fun Plus | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Spelling Fun Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Spelling Fun Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Spelling Fun Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Spelling Fun Plus | $69.99 | per year |
| Spelling Fun Plus | $69.99 | per year |


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