Comparison

SplashLearn vs KidX Classbox

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

KidX Classbox

This interactive educational toy combines physical play with online learning for children aged 3-8. It teaches fundamental math and logic skills using Montessori and Brain/Logic training methods. The app allows children to learn anytime, anywhere, bridging offline activities with online lessons.

Highlights
  • Montessori-based math education
  • Brain and Logic training
  • Interactive online lessons
  • Offline play integration
  • Suitable for ages 3-8
  • Tablet-based learning
Features
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KidX Classbox is designed for children 3 to 8 years old and will teach fundamental mathematics based on Montessori, Brain and Logic training based on Harvard and National Insitute of Health. It is an interactive educational toy that bridges physical play with online interactive learning on a tablet. KidX blends the best of online learning with offline play allowing children to learn any time anywhere. The KidX device is simple to use. Simply turn it on, connect to your tablet and start learning (and playing!) Online lessons also prompt a child for offline interaction.

Screenshots

SplashLearn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SplashLearn at 74% against KidX Classbox's 0%. SplashLearn also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). KidX Classbox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price and ads 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. KidX Classbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SplashLearn holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SplashLearn has 32K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of KidX Classbox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SplashLearn ships an update every 9 days, KidX Classbox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
SplashLearn versus KidX Classbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplashLearnKidX Classbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings32K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#67 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size494 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudyPad, Inc.SUZHOU COURTESY EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

Customer experience

SplashLearn

All ratings32,194 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews873 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative21.4%

KidX Classbox

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

KidX Classbox

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
None

KidX Classbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SplashLearn free?
SplashLearn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KidX Classbox free?
KidX Classbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SplashLearn or KidX Classbox?
SplashLearn is rated higher. SplashLearn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while KidX Classbox averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SplashLearn or KidX Classbox have ads?
Neither SplashLearn nor KidX Classbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SplashLearn or KidX Classbox?
SplashLearn ships an update every 9 days, and KidX Classbox every 2 months. Most recently, SplashLearn was updated on October 22, 2026 and KidX Classbox on October 3, 2026.

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