# SplashLearn vs Fun Phonics Flashcard

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SplashLearn at 32K against Fun Phonics Flashcard's 16. SplashLearn also leads on chart position (#77 vs unranked). Fun Phonics Flashcard's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (83% vs 75%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SplashLearn sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Fun Phonics Flashcard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fun Phonics Flashcard holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SplashLearn has 32K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of SplashLearn's written reviews are positive against 83% of Fun Phonics Flashcard's.

SplashLearn ships an update every 9 days, Fun Phonics Flashcard weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SplashLearn | Fun Phonics Flashcard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashlearn-kids-learning-app/id672658828/reviews) | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-phonics-flashcard/id6449136229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 493 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StudyPad, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432105528) | [Yi Qun Zhou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687751617) |

## What reviewers say

### SplashLearn

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

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Education, #175 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| 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 3-Month | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| 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


### Fun Phonics Flashcard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-phonics-flashcard/id6449136229)

This educational tool helps young children develop essential reading skills through interactive flashcards. It focuses on phonemic awareness and offers a systematic approach to learning, with progress tracking and audio pronunciation support. Designed to boost reading speed and confidence, it's suitable for preschoolers through elementary grades.

**Highlights:** Phonemic awareness learning, 2000+ flashcards, Initial sounds, word families, high-frequency words, Progress tracking analytics, Audio pronunciation, Custom flashcard generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Special Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual Membership | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SplashLearn free?

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

### Is Fun Phonics Flashcard free?

Fun Phonics Flashcard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SplashLearn or Fun Phonics Flashcard?

Fun Phonics Flashcard is rated higher. SplashLearn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Fun Phonics Flashcard averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do SplashLearn or Fun Phonics Flashcard have ads?

Neither SplashLearn nor Fun Phonics Flashcard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SplashLearn or Fun Phonics Flashcard?

SplashLearn ships an update every 9 days, and Fun Phonics Flashcard weekly. Most recently, SplashLearn was updated on September 25, 2026 and Fun Phonics Flashcard on June 10, 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.*