SplashLearn vs WordHaven
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
WordHaven
This word game challenges players to create words from random letters, sharpen spelling, and expand vocabulary. Compete with friends or practice solo with a vast dictionary and customizable game settings.
- Create words from random letters
- Multiplayer competitions with live leaderboards
- Shuffle letters for a fresh challenge
- Invite friends to play
- Review missed words and progress
- Customize game length and letter count
- Access over 160,000 English words with meanings
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Unlock the Power of Words with WordHaven! Are you ready to embark on a word adventure that will challenge your vocabulary, sharpen your spelling, and train your brain to see patterns? If so, look no further than WordHaven - the ultimate word game that brings fun, competition, and learning together in one elegant package. Train Your Brain: Challenge yourself to create words from random letters and see how well you can perform under pressure. With a racing clock and the option to compete against your friends, every moment counts. Key Features: Simple Elegance: Enjoy a clean and stylish design that enhances your gaming experience. Multiplayer Madness: Join live leaderboards and compete with friends in exciting multiplayer competitions. Shuffle and Reshuffle: Change up the game by toggling to shuffle the letters for a fresh challenge. Invite Friends: Challenge your buddies to a game using a unique code or join their games effortlessly. Find and Join: Join games using access codes and dive right into the action. Never Miss a Beat: Access words you missed even after the game ends, and review your progress. Customize Your Game: Set the game length and the number of random letters generated to match your preferences. Fun for All Ages: Perfect for both children and adults, WordHaven offers word and spelling games for everyone. Solo Play: Practice and improve your skills with the solo version. Vast Vocabulary: Access an extensive library of over 160,000 English words, complete with meanings, synonyms, and antonyms, all for free. Word History: Review your saved vocabulary words at any time. Auto-Save: Your games are automatically saved, so you can pick up where you left off. We Want to Hear from You: Have feedback or an issue? Shoot us an email at akol@berkeley.edu. Privacy Matters: Rest assured, we take your privacy seriously. Check out our Privacy Policy at https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/bfd8aa0e-0d10-4c1b-aa34-af657e51551c. Terms of Use: For all the legalities, take a look at our Terms of Use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Don't miss out on the word game of a lifetime. Download WordHaven now and start your journey to word mastery
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WordHaven at 5.0 against SplashLearn's 4.5. SplashLearn's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (32K vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. SplashLearn sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and WordHaven sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WordHaven holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SplashLearn has 32K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SplashLearn ships an update every 9 days, WordHaven every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SplashLearn | WordHaven |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (32K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #70 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 494 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | StudyPad, Inc. | John Akol Akol Kuan |
Customer experience
SplashLearn
WordHaven
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
WordHaven
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SplashLearn
- 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
WordHaven
- WordApp Pro14 Days trial$3.991 Month
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