Reading Stars vs MathStack

Reading Stars is a fun, easy-to-use reading app that helps kids build skills and confidence—one story at a time. Created in partnership with the award-winning Cricket® magazine, Reading Stars offers thousands of engaging, Lexile® level-matched Children's Books in English, fun games, and daily rewards that turn reading into a habit that sticks. Whether it's a quick bedtime read or a longer story adventure, there's something for every reader. This isn't just another reading app—it's a journey through epic stories and unforgettable Children's Books. Read aloud or read along—the choice is theirs. With narration and word-by-word highlighting, even early readers can enjoy Children's Books independently. Perfect for bedtime, weekend learning, or storytime with family. WHAT KIDS GET FROM READING STARS - Learn in Just 10 Minutes a Day: Build strong reading habits, comprehension, phonics, and vocabulary—while keeping reading fun with Children's Books they'll love. - Read → Quiz → Reward: Game-like tasks and earned rewards make reading feel exciting and meaningful. - Confidence from the First Story: Books are matched to each child's level, curated by Cricket Magazine's expert editors. - Vocabulary That Lasts: Memory games, read aloud tools, and phonics support help kids master new words. AWARD-WINNING LIBRARY TO EXPLORE - Original stories, articles, poems, and comics—across science, art, history, and more. - Personalized suggestions based on age, level, and interests. - Special themed collections for holidays, trending topics, bedtime, and key milestones. - Perfect for all levels—kids always find Children's Books they love. DAILY READING IN 5 EASY STEPS - Story Spark – Questions spark curiosity and interest. - Read – Use read aloud or read along modes. - Quiz – Comprehension, vocabulary, phonics checks. - Play – Word games that reinforce learning. - Reward – Earn stars and build your own reading city! KEY FEATURES - Created with Cricket Magazine (Parents' Choice, NAPPA, Academics' Choice) - Structured with Lexile® for level matching - Read-to-Me mode with word-by-word highlighting - Guided paths or free exploration - Smart filters to build your Children's Books library - 100% ad-free, safe learning space - New Children's Books and bedtime stories monthly Our Mission Reading Stars was built to spark a love of reading in kids that lasts a lifetime. We believe real reading builds real confidence—and Reading Stars makes learning joyful and meaningful every day. Questions or feedback? Contact us anytime at readingstars@bekids.com SUBSCRIPTION: Once subscribed you can access all content and features of Reading Stars. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions and turn off automatic renewal in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.bekids.com/privacy/en/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://www.bekids.com/terms/en/terms.html

MathStack Kids - Where Maths Meets Mayhem! Turn maths practice into the highlight of your child's day. MathStack Kids is a Tetris-inspired puzzle game where falling blocks meet brain-bending math, designed from the ground up for kids aged 5 to 10. Stack the right answers. Bust through bosses. Climb the school leaderboard. Whether your child is just starting addition or mastering their times tables, MathStack Kids meets them at exactly the right level. WHY KIDS LOVES IT Fast, colourful Tetris-style gameplay they actually want to play Cute monster buddies to collect and unlock Power-ups that make tricky problems winnable: Freeze time, 50/50 hint, and Bomb Boss battles at the end of each world Five immersive worlds: Valley of Addition, Subtraction Peaks, Multiplication Meadow, Division Domain, and Algebra Academy School and friends leaderboards: race classmates today, this week, this month, or all-time WHY PARENTS LOVE IT Difficulty automatically tunes to your child's school year (Foundation to Year 6) COPPA-compliant: zero data collection, no accounts, no logins, no PII No third-party advertising. Ever. Works fully offline: perfect for road trips, planes, and waiting rooms Locked to portrait, large touch targets, age-appropriate UI Built-in parental gate: kids can't accidentally make purchases One-time $5.99 unlock for premium worlds. No subscriptions. No surprises. MADE FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Number ranges, operations, and difficulty progression align with Foundation through Year 6 outcomes: Foundation to Year 1: Counting and basic addition Year 2 to 3: Subtraction and introduction to multiplication Year 4 to 5: Times tables fluency and introduction to division Year 6 and up: Algebra fundamentals Plus, kids can join their actual school from a database of 8,000+ Australian schools and compete on the school leaderboard. FEATURES AT A GLANCE 5 worlds, 30+ levels (more added regularly) Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and algebra Adaptive difficulty matched to school year Power-ups: Freeze, 50/50, Bomb Boss levels with unique mechanics Friend codes and school leaderboards Time-based rankings: today, week, month, all-time Customisable buddy characters Profile editor with name, avatar, school, year level Statistics tracker: accuracy, streaks, best scores Sound effects and haptic feedback (toggleable) Full offline support FREE TO TRY Levels 1 to 3 are completely free, including the full Trainer mode. When your child is hooked, a single $5.99 in-app purchase unlocks every world, every level, the shop, and the leaderboards, forever. No subscriptions, no ads, no recurring charges. WHO MADE IT MathStack Kids is built by Gee IT Pty Ltd, an Australian software studio, with gameplay testing and design by 11-year-old Alaska, because the best children's games are designed with children, not just for them. SUPPORT Questions, feedback, or bug reports? Email us at hello@geeit.com.au and we read every message. Privacy Policy: https://geeit.com.au/mathstack/privacy