# SplashLearn vs Number Monster

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SplashLearn at 32K against Number Monster's 29. SplashLearn also leads on chart position (#68 vs unranked). Number Monster's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SplashLearn sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Number Monster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Number Monster holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SplashLearn has 32K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of SplashLearn's written reviews are positive against 83% of Number Monster's.

SplashLearn ships an update every 11 days, Number Monster every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SplashLearn | Number Monster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashlearn-learning-games/id672658828/reviews) | **[4.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-monster-math-education/id1486277720/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **82.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 498 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StudyPad, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432105528) | [Ahaaa Education Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470347128) |

## What reviewers say

### SplashLearn

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

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Education, #206 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app offers curriculum-aligned lessons in math and reading for children aged 2-11 through engaging games, books, and activities. It personalizes the learning experience to each child's pace, building confidence and foundational skills.

**Highlights:** Curriculum-aligned math and reading lessons, Interactive learning games and books, Personalized learning paths, Progress tracking for parents, Rewards and motivation system, Covers Preschool to Grade 5

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| 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 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


### Number Monster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-monster-math-education/id1486277720)

This app offers a fun and engaging way for children aged 3-10 to practice mental math skills. Through interactive gameplay, kids can learn and master addition and subtraction concepts, with adjustable difficulty levels to suit individual learning paces.

**Highlights:** Mental math practice, Addition and subtraction games, Adjustable difficulty levels, 10-frame and 20-frame math, Colorful and intuitive design, Worldwide ranking system

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version of Number Monster | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Makes math fun and engaging
- 💡 Helps kids learn and practice math
- 🚀 Effective for improving math skills
- 👍 Good for various age groups
- 👍 Presents concepts in diverse ways

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches mentioned
- 🐛 Doesn't like wrong answers
- 🐛 Hippos are annoying
- 🐛 Lacks difficult levels
- 🐛 Lacks word problems

**Reported bugs**

- Glitch mentioned
- Hippos are annoying

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off hippos
- Introduce new lessons with examples
- Availability on Kindle Fire
- Intro or preschool app for 4-5 year olds
- More difficult levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SplashLearn free?

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

### Is Number Monster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SplashLearn or Number Monster?

Number Monster is rated higher. SplashLearn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Number Monster averages 4.7 from 29 ratings.

### Do SplashLearn or Number Monster have ads?

Neither SplashLearn nor Number Monster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SplashLearn or Number Monster?

SplashLearn ships an update every 11 days, and Number Monster every 9 days. Most recently, SplashLearn was updated on November 5, 2026 and Number Monster on November 3, 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.*