Comparison

MathLab Kids vs StarKids

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MathLab Kids

Features
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Turn math into an adventure with MathLab Kids! Designed for students in Grades 1-5, MathLab Kids transforms boring drills into exciting games. Whether slicing pizzas to learn fractions or defending a castle with multiplication, your child will master essential math concepts while having fun. WHY CHOOSE MATHLAB KIDS? • Visual Learning: We use intuitive graphics (like arrays and liquid containers) to explain abstract concepts. • Gamified Practice: No more worksheets! Learn through arcade-style gameplay, puzzles, and strategy defense. • Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers arithmetic, geometry, logic, algebra, and spatial reasoning. EXPLORE OUR LABS & GAMES: Foundation & Visual Math Build a solid understanding through hands-on play. • Pizza Fractions: Who doesn't love pizza? Slice delicious pizzas to visualize and understand fraction concepts. • Array City: Think like an architect! Build skyscraper windows using arrays to master the principles of multiplication. Geometry & Spatial Thinking Develop spatial imagination and coordinate skills. • Angle Ray: Operate a precision laser turret! Adjust launch angles and degrees to hit targets accurately. • Coordinate Ranger: Be a treasure hunter! Locate hidden chests on a 2D grid map using X and Y coordinates. Advanced Concepts Lab Challenge higher-level mathematical thinking. • Liquid Lab: Become a chemist! Mix magic potions with precise measurements to master decimal addition and subtraction. • Balance Scale: Solve ancient puzzles! Add weights to balance the scale and intuitively understand algebraic equations (solving for X). Arcade & Challenge Arena Boost mental math speed and reaction time. • Math Snake: A classic reimagined! Control the snake to devour the correct answer orbs. • Number Ninja: Slice with precision! Quickly identify and slash targets like even numbers, multiples, or primes. • Galaxy Math: Fly a starship! Blast through meteor showers by calculating the correct answers to save your ship. • Math Match: Test your memory and calculation! Flip cards to find matching pairs of equations and answers. • Math Defense: Strategy meets math! Solve problems to charge your defense towers and stop the monster invasion. ——— PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Unlock unlimited access to all game modes and levels with MathLab Kids Premium. Information about the auto-renewable nature of the Premium Subscription: • Subscription period: 1 month. • Price: $1.99 per month (or local equivalent). • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings at any time after purchase. • Terms of Use (EULA): https://superficial-restaurant-956.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-EULA-2f4f52245d55804da629d708d820370f?source=copy_link • Privacy Policy: https://superficial-restaurant-956.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Math-Adventure-2f4f52245d5580b9a194d56d8848108d?source=copy_link

About

StarKids

This app helps families make daily routines easier and more motivating for children. It allows parents to create chores, track progress, and reward kids for completing tasks, turning responsibilities into a simple, visual system.

Highlights
  • Kid-friendly chore tracker
  • Parent-controlled task management
  • Stars and points system
  • Reward store for earned prizes
  • Goals and savings tracker
  • Multiple child profiles
  • Parent PIN protection
Features
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StarKids is a fun chore tracker and reward chart for families who want to make daily routines easier, calmer, and more motivating for kids. Create chores, assign tasks, track stars, build streaks, and help children work toward rewards and goals. StarKids turns everyday responsibilities into a simple kid-friendly system that parents can manage in minutes. Whether you need a kids chore chart, family task planner, behavior reward system, allowance tracker, habit tracker, or daily routine app, StarKids helps your family stay organized without making chores feel stressful. Made For Kids StarKids keeps the child experience simple and focused. Kids can see what needs to be done today, tap Done when they finish a task, earn stars, and watch their progress grow. Use StarKids for: Morning routines Bedtime routines Cleaning tasks Homework habits Hygiene reminders Pet care chores Screen time goals Family responsibilities Weekly chores Reward motivation Built For Parents Parents can create and edit tasks, manage rewards, set goals, apply penalties when needed, and track each child’s progress. Parent Mode is protected with a PIN, so kids can enjoy the app while parents stay in control. Great for families who want to: Build better habits Encourage responsibility Track chores for multiple kids Motivate kids without constant reminders Replace paper chore charts Create a star reward system Manage allowance-style rewards Keep routines consistent Features Kid-friendly chore tracker Parent-controlled task management Stars and points system Reward store for earned prizes Goals and savings tracker Streaks for daily motivation Badges and achievements Multiple child profiles Morning, afternoon, evening, and custom routines Timed tasks Scheduled chores Vacation mode Parent PIN protection Fun themes and playful design Why Families Use StarKids Chores work better when kids understand what to do, see their progress, and feel proud when they finish. StarKids helps make responsibilities visual, simple, and rewarding. Use it as a chore app, reward chart, family planner, kids habit tracker, allowance helper, or routine builder. It is flexible enough for parents and simple enough for children. StarKids helps turn everyday tasks into small wins. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MathLab Kids4 screens
StarKids4 screens

Verdict

The call

MathLab Kids and StarKids are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MathLab Kids sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and StarKids sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MathLab Kids versus StarKids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathLab KidsStarKids
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer剑炜 陈DUMITRU BUMBU

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MathLab Kids

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Membership1 Month trial$1.991 Month
2 purchases

StarKids

Subscriptions2
  • StarKids Pro$2.991 Month
  • StarKids Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is MathLab Kids free?
MathLab Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StarKids free?
StarKids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MathLab Kids or StarKids have ads?
Neither MathLab Kids nor StarKids shows ads.

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