Comparison

SplashLearn vs Prodigy 2

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

Prodigy 2

This app offers interactive math games and smart practice covering essential 2nd-grade topics like addition, subtraction, geometry, and measurements. It includes reading, phonics, and science mini-games for a well-rounded education, with AI-powered personalized exercises.

Highlights
  • Interactive math games
  • Smart practice for 2nd grade topics
  • Gamified learning
  • Reading, phonics, and science mini-games
  • AI-powered personalized exercises
Features
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Fun and Engaging Math Learning for 2nd Graders Looking for an exciting way to help your child master math. App makes learning fun and effective Why You Love App - Interactive Math Games Learn multiplication division and more through engaging activities - Smart Practice Covers essential 2nd grade math topics like addition subtraction geometry and measurements - Play and Learn Gamified learning keeps you motivated - All in One Learning Includes reading phonics and science mini games for a well rounded experience - AI Powered Support Personalized exercises based on your childs progress Download app now and make math exciting for your child Please read Terms of Use: https://thanhbkap.github.io/M4U2-Term-And-Use/ Happy studying!

Screenshots

SplashLearn4 screens
Prodigy 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SplashLearn at none against Prodigy 2's shown. SplashLearn also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 57) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Prodigy 2's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 75%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Prodigy 2 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 3 months. 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 Prodigy 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SplashLearn has 32K ratings behind it against 57, 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 90% of Prodigy 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SplashLearn ships an update every 9 days, Prodigy 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SplashLearn versus Prodigy 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplashLearnProdigy 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32K ratings)4.6 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.6% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32K — better57
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#78 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size493 MB287 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudyPad, Inc.DEVWORLD VIETAM COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

SplashLearn

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

Prodigy 2

All ratings57 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

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

Prodigy 2

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
8 purchases

Prodigy 2

Subscriptions7
  • Three Months VIP3 Days trial$1.493 Months
  • Prodigy Premium Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • One Month VIP3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Prodigy Premium Half-Year Plan$5.996 Months
  • Prodigy Premium Annual Plan$9.991 Year
  • Six Months VIP3 Days trial$24.996 Months
  • 1 Year VIP3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • No ads Pack$14.99

Questions

Is SplashLearn free?
SplashLearn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prodigy 2 free?
Prodigy 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SplashLearn or Prodigy 2?
Prodigy 2 is rated higher. SplashLearn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Prodigy 2 averages 4.6 from 57 ratings.
Do SplashLearn or Prodigy 2 have ads?
Prodigy 2 shows ads; SplashLearn does not.
Which is updated more often, SplashLearn or Prodigy 2?
SplashLearn ships an update every 9 days, and Prodigy 2 monthly. Most recently, SplashLearn was updated on September 28, 2026 and Prodigy 2 on September 24, 2026.

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