Ello vs Mavendu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ello
An AI-powered tutor designed for children aged 5-9 to improve reading and math skills. It actively listens and provides real-time feedback as children read aloud and solve math problems. Features include personalized learning paths and interactive story creation.
- AI-powered reading and math tutoring
- Real-time audio feedback
- Personalized learning levels
- Interactive story creation
- Parent dashboard
- Support for up to 4 children
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Ello is an AI tutor for reading and math, ages 5 to 9 (Kinder to 3rd grade). Your child reads and talks out loud. Ello listens to every word and teaches in the moment. Start free. The Free plan includes daily lessons, and your first week of Ello Unlimited is on us. No credit card. 88% of children read more with Ello.* Named one of TIME's Best Inventions. Rated by Common Sense Media. Featured on Good Morning America. HOW ELLO TEACHES • It listens. When your child stumbles on a word, Ello hears it and helps them sound it out instead of saying the word for them. • It talks back. After a story, Ello asks what happened, listens to the answer, and responds to what your child said. • It explains math. Ello talks through each step out loud, from counting to multiplication, and lets your child find the answer. • It starts at your child's level. Ello places your child in reading and math, and you can change the level anytime in Settings. CREATE A STORY Your child makes up a story. Ello turns it into a real book with pictures, then teaches them to read it. BUILT FOR FAMILIES • Up to 4 children on one account, each with their own level, stars, and books. • A parent dashboard with lessons completed, words read, and stars earned. • Texts that share the funny, sweet things your child says to Ello. • No ads. BUILT BY TEACHERS Thirty-seven teachers and learning researchers built Ello. WHAT PARENTS SAY "My son is shy about attempting to read out loud with me, but he loves reading out loud with Ello!" (App Store review) "It's actually engaging with my son and listening to what he says and correcting and encouraging him." (App Store review) PLANS • Free: daily reading and math lessons, shared by every child on the account. • Ello Unlimited: unlimited learning for every child and full parent reports. Optional subscription, billed monthly or yearly. • Every family gets Ello Unlimited free for their first 7 days. *Survey of Ello families. Questions? support@ello.com
Mavendu
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Mavendu - Learning Made Simple for Kids Mavendu is a safe, all-in-one learning app for children, built for parents and teachers who want a trusted space for kids to learn, practice, and play. From printable worksheets to, Mavendu brings curriculum-aligned content together in one easy-to-use, ad-free environment. For Kids - Explore printable worksheets across subjects and grade levels - Enjoy a dedicated Child Mode - a locked-down, distraction-free view showing only content assigned or approved by a parent - Kids can log in with their own username and PIN, or be handed the device by a parent - Favorite worksheets to find them again quickly - Earn progress through games with real scoring, encouraging kids to keep learning For Parents - A dedicated Parent Portal to manage every child's learning journey - Add and manage multiple children, switch between them with a simple active-child selector - Track each child's activity, assignments, and progress in real time - Assign specific worksheets to a child - Stay informed with notifications for milestones and account activity - Manage your subscription and account settings directly in the app For Teachers - Classroom tools to manage students and track progress at a glance - Create classes and enroll students, with support for students belonging to multiple classes - Students can log in independently with their own username and PIN - Student Mode gives learners a focused, classroom-appropriate view - Generate gradebook views and printable packets for offline use Why Mavendu - Safe and ad-free - no distractions, no inappropriate content - Curriculum-aligned resources across a wide range of subjects and grade levels - Works for the whole family: separate, purpose-built experiences for kids, parents, and teachers - Regularly updated with new worksheets. - Whether you're a parent looking for a safe way to support your child's learning at home, or a teacher managing a classroom, Mavendu gives you the tools to make learning engaging, organized, and effective. Download Mavendu today and give your child a smarter way to learn.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Ello at #79 against Mavendu's unranked. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Ello | Mavendu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (245 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 245 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | #79 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 208 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ello Technology, Inc. | FESTO LUGOLOBI |
In-app purchases
Ello
No in-app purchases
Mavendu
No in-app purchases









