Comparison

SplashLearn vs Kids' Learning

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

Kids' Learning

This app offers an engaging learning path for young children, covering phonics, math, and reading through interactive games and adventures. It aims to make early education enjoyable and beneficial for toddlers through 1st graders.

Highlights
  • Phonics and sight word learning
  • Interactive math games
  • Reading skill development
  • ABC games
  • Flashcards and letter boxes
  • Creative and adventure-based learning
Features
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Gamely School introduces an innovative learning path for toddlers, pre-k, kindergarten, and 1st-grade students. Our platform stands out as a valuable resource, covering phonics, sight words, math games, and more to enhance your child's educational journey. At Gamely School, we prioritize creative games and interactive learning experiences. Your child won't just watch videos or play games; they'll embark on adventures, explore math games, and engage in fun and informative lessons. Our app offers a comprehensive platform beyond traditional teaching methods for kids aged 3-5. Our teachers and curriculum aim to make your child's educational journey enjoyable, fulfilling, and beneficial. We provide engaging content featuring educational tools like flashcards, letter boxes, and endless ABC. Empower your child's reading skills with the experiences like 'hooked on phonics', 'learn read', '1st-grade reading games' - fostering creativity . With ABC games for kids, Gamely School ensures your child is prepared for their early educational journey. Offering a wide range of reading games, it stands as the ultimate learning app for toddlers and above. Try for FREE: Download and start playing for free. Even if free access expires, enjoy a limited section of the first level for free. Subscribe with your Apple iTunes account to unlock all levels. Automatic renewal at the end of the billing period ensures uninterrupted access. Cancel anytime through your iTunes account. For more details, kindly visit - http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

SplashLearn4 screens
Kids' Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SplashLearn at 32K against Kids' Learning's 297. SplashLearn also leads on chart position (#71 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Kids' Learning's advantage is review sentiment (98% vs 74%). On price, rating, update cadence 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 and Kids' Learning sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Kids' Learning. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SplashLearn has 32K ratings behind it against 297, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of SplashLearn's written reviews are positive against 98% of Kids' Learning's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SplashLearn ships an update every 2 weeks, Kids' Learning every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SplashLearn versus Kids' Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplashLearnKids' Learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32K ratings)4.6 (297 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews98.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32K — better297
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#71 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size497 MB363 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudyPad, Inc.RayKindle LLP

Customer experience

SplashLearn

All ratings32,327 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews877 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative21.4%

Kids' Learning

All ratings277 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.7%

User reviews

SplashLearn

From 32K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Kids' Learning

From 297 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📚 Comprehensive curriculum covering math, reading, phonics, and science
  • 🎮 Engaging story-based learning approach
  • 👶 Age-appropriate content for ages 3-8
  • 🎨 Vibrant graphics and colorful animations
  • 🔊 High-quality sound and voice characters

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Limited session length - lessons could be longer
  • 🔐 Unclear subscription cancellation process
  • 📋 Inconsistent content organization across categories

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

Kids' Learning

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Subscription cancellation information not clearly visible in app

Requested features

5 requests
  • More advanced programming lessons
  • Extended or continuous lesson sessions
  • Additional brain training and cognitive games
  • Better integration of English and math games into main gameplay
  • More diverse content options for older learners

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
4 purchases

Kids' Learning

Subscriptions4
  • Unlock all - Full access$4.991 Month
  • Unlock all - Full access$6.991 Month
  • Unlock all - Full Access$24.991 Year
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  • Unlock all - Full Access7 Days trial$35.991 Year

Questions

Is SplashLearn free?
SplashLearn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kids' Learning free?
Kids' Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SplashLearn or Kids' Learning?
Kids' Learning is rated higher. SplashLearn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Kids' Learning averages 4.6 from 297 ratings.
Do SplashLearn or Kids' Learning have ads?
Neither SplashLearn nor Kids' Learning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SplashLearn or Kids' Learning?
SplashLearn ships an update every 2 weeks, and Kids' Learning every 3 weeks. Most recently, SplashLearn was updated on October 28, 2026 and Kids' Learning on October 23, 2026.

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