6x7 vs Samio for Schools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
6x7
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6Ć7 helps children master the multiplication table through ambient learning ā a method based on cognitive science principles. Instead of boring drills, multiplication examples appear directly on the Home Screen through a widget. Each time the device is unlocked, the child sees an example for a split second. Over time, regular visual exposure builds passive recall ā naturally and without pressure. The method combines: ⢠Incidental learning ā memory forms during everyday phone use ⢠Spaced exposure ā examples refresh regularly throughout the day ⢠Semantic visual anchors ā illustrations create meaningful memory connections ⢠Multimodal encoding ā consistent color + text + image strengthen retention ⢠Adaptive prioritization ā tricky examples appear more often ⢠The testing effect ā short quizzes activate recall and reinforce memory Quizzes are short and focused: ⢠15 random multiplication examples ⢠Points based on speed and accuracy ⢠Star system and progress tracking ⢠Results stored locally on your device Designed for ages 7ā12. No subscriptions. No ads. Works offline. Privacy: All data stays on your device. 6Ć7 does not collect personal information or use third-party tracking.
Samio for Schools
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Samio for Schools brings adaptive learning to the classroom, with math and reading aligned with your country's curriculum standards. Designed for teachers and schools, it gives every student aged 4ā12 a safe, ad-free space to practice math, reading, grammar, time-telling, history and computing, all managed from a teacher dashboard. Teachers assign challenges. Students complete them. Progress is tracked automatically. NEW IN 1.4.0 ⢠A warmer way to join: students type the class code in big boxes, find their name and tap it. Sam guides every step. ⢠Picture questions for pre-readers: math challenges for the youngest can show objects to count or groups to compare. No reading needed. ⢠Grammar practice: d/t spelling, the finite verb (persoonsvorm) and de/het in Dutch, plus article practice in German, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. ⢠Story path: every subject opens on a path of short levels and chapters with Sam's friends Nia and Bo. ⢠Sam explains every exercise out loud, on calmer, clearer screens with bigger buttons. ⢠Number Quest for ages 4ā5 (trace numbers, find the number, count to 10) and new math topics: money, shapes, measuring, calendar and charts. EVERYTHING IN SAMIO FOR SCHOOLS ⢠Classroom Connection: Students enter a class code to connect. No accounts or passwords needed. Teachers approve devices from their dashboard. ⢠Teacher-Assigned Challenges: Timed quizzes and practice assignments with custom difficulty, passing scores and deadlines, including History & Social Studies (country-aware and always teacher-reviewed before sending) and Computing & Technologies. ⢠Number Quest: Counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and unit conversions, with adaptive difficulty that grows with each student. ⢠Word Adventure: Phonics, vocabulary, Build Words with letters you drag and hear, and listen-and-choose exercises. ⢠Word Builder: Complete sentences, fix grammar and improve spelling with adaptive AI-generated exercises. ⢠Time Detective: Master analog, digital and written time through engaging mystery-solving challenges. ⢠Code Quest (computing): Block-programming puzzles with a friendly robot, plus real Python and JavaScript code-reading for older students. Teachers can enable or pause the module per class. ⢠Creative Studio: Draw, color and save artwork with templates or a blank canvas. ⢠Sam Wonders: Short episodes with Sam and friends, unlocked along the story path. English first; other languages when available. ⢠Real-Time Progress: Exercise results reach the teacher dashboard instantly. No manual grading needed. ⢠7 Languages: Full interface and spoken explanations in English, Spanish, Dutch, French, German, Italian and Portuguese. No ads. No in-app purchases. No distractions. Just learning. Built for school-managed iPads and shared devices, and also runs in the browser. Pairs with the Samio Schools Dashboard for complete classroom management.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Samio for Schools at 3 against 6x7's 1. Samio for Schools also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | 6x7 | Samio for Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 252 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Valery Shklovskiy | Oscar Leche |
In-app purchases
6x7
No in-app purchases
Samio for Schools
No in-app purchases
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