SplashLearn vs SumSprouts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SplashLearn
This app offers curriculum-aligned lessons in math and reading for children aged 2-11 through engaging games, books, and activities. It personalizes the learning experience to each child's pace, building confidence and foundational skills.
- Curriculum-aligned math and reading lessons
- Interactive learning games and books
- Personalized learning paths
- Progress tracking for parents
- Rewards and motivation system
- Covers Preschool to Grade 5
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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
SumSprouts
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SumSprouts is a gentle "first addition" game made just for little ones (around ages 4–5). Count two friendly groups of objects, add them together, and tap how many there are altogether. Big buttons, no reading required, happy sounds, and a cheerful celebration every time — no scores, no timers, no pressure. Just the joy of figuring out "how many?". LEARN ADDITION THE CONCRETE WAY • Two groups of countable objects you can actually see and count. • The numbers are shown right alongside, gently bridging from counting to symbols (3 + 2 = ?). • Tap an object to count along, 1, 2, 3… MADE FOR LITTLE HANDS • Big, friendly answer buttons. • Get it wrong? No problem — a gentle nudge and they simply try again. Never a fail screen. • Sums stay small: start with sums to 5, then sums to 10. SAFE BY DESIGN • No ads. Ever. • No tracking, no analytics, no data collection. • No accounts and no internet required — it works completely offline. • Parent-only settings are tucked behind a parental gate. From the makers of PuzzleSprouts. Made by a parent, for a little learner. Questions? Email donnguyen@snug.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SumSprouts at none against SplashLearn's 10. SplashLearn's advantage is chart position (#69 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SumSprouts asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SplashLearn | SumSprouts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (32K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #69 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 498 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | StudyPad, Inc. | Don Nguyen |
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
SumSprouts
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 trial$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 Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$69.991 Year
- SplashLearn Solo - Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- SplashLearn Membership Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year
SumSprouts
No in-app purchases
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