Comparison

Gomgom vs MindBoost Maths Academy

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

Head to head
About

Gomgom

Features
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Gomgom is an AI reading and writing coach that keeps children on paper and pencil instead of a screen. For grades 4 through 9, one piece a day: read, think, write. This is not an app you leave running. The passage prints to A4 and is read on paper. The thinking is written by hand, on paper. The app is opened only to photograph the finished page and let Gomgom ask a question about it. No screen-time guilt — just the habit of sitting with paper and pencil. Gomgom the bear never hands over the answer. It asks the kind of question that makes a child push their own thinking one step further. Please note: Gomgom is a Korean-language app. The reading passages, the coaching conversations, and the entire interface are in Korean. This listing is in English so Korean-speaking families abroad can find it. HOW IT WORKS 1. Read the passage — social studies, science, literature, and ethics texts matched to your child's grade, printed on paper (every passage has a PDF print button) 2. Take a stance — decide whether you agree with the writer's claim 3. Write your reasons — put down why you think what you think 4. Talk it through with Gomgom — answer Gomgom's questions and sharpen the thought 5. Keep it as a finished piece — reading, thinking, and writing stack up as a learning record FOR PARENTS - Reading happens on paper. Screen reading is not the default; the app is for what comes after — talking the thinking through and keeping the record. - No ads. There are none anywhere in the app. - Minimal data from your child. Sign-up and payment run through the parent account, and the child uses only a nickname and a grade. We do not collect a child's real name or date of birth. WHAT IT BUILDS - Thinking: separating a claim from its evidence, and holding a position of your own - Literacy: the habit of reading a grade-level passage calmly, all the way to the end - Writing: one complete read-think-write cycle a day FEATURES - Korean reading passages by grade, for upper elementary and middle school - Print (PDF) button — one or two A4 pages with the grade, title, and discussion questions - Socratic conversation with Gomgom, in child-appropriate Korean with safety guardrails - A light comprehension quiz on what was read - A learning and growth record parents can open SUBSCRIPTION Gomgom Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. The price is shown on the App Store purchase sheet before payment. Privacy Policy: https://lionandthelab.com/fathom/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MindBoost Maths Academy

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MindBoost Maths Academy is a KS1, KS2 and SATs maths practice app designed to help improve confidence through daily test-style maths questions and structured practice. Perfect for arithmetic practice, reasoning, times tables, SATs revision and building maths confidence step by step. DAILY MATHS PRACTICE • Quick and simple maths practice sessions • Structured question sets across multiple topics • Practice little and often to improve accuracy and speed • Designed to support confidence through repetition KS1, KS2 & SATS PRACTICE Includes practice questions covering: • Addition and subtraction • Multiplication and division • Fractions and decimals • Time, money and measurement • Geometry and shapes • Arithmetic and reasoning • SATs-style maths questions TEST-STYLE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS • Clear multiple-choice maths questions • Four answer options for every question • One correct answer per question • Fast and engaging practice sessions • Helps improve accuracy, focus and confidence TRACK PROGRESS • XP and rewards system • Daily practice goals • Achievements and streaks • Simple progress tracking FREE VERSION • Access to selected topics • Daily maths practice • Progress tracking • Limited SATs practice MINDBOOST PREMIUM Unlock full access: • Unlimited questions across all topics • Full KS1 & KS2 topic access • SATs-style practice with timers • Extended practice sessions • Unlimited progression and rewards APP FEATURES • Choose KS1, KS2 or SATs practice • Clean and distraction-free design • Fast and easy to use • Safe and ad-free experience SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Monthly and yearly subscription options available • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before renewal • Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in App Store settings LEGAL Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.mindboostacademy.co.uk/privacy.html Make maths practice part of a daily routine with fun and engaging KS1, KS2 and SATs questions.

Screenshots

Gomgom4 screens
MindBoost Maths Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MindBoost Maths Academy at none against Gomgom's shown. MindBoost Maths Academy also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Gomgom sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and MindBoost Maths Academy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gomgom ships an update every 3 months, MindBoost Maths Academy monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Gomgom versus MindBoost Maths Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGomgomMindBoost Maths Academy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEuiseok KimIveta Kukoja

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gomgom

Subscriptions1
  • Fathom Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
2 purchases

MindBoost Maths Academy

Subscriptions2
  • MindBoost Maths Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • MindBoost Maths Premium (Yearly)$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Gomgom free?
Gomgom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindBoost Maths Academy free?
MindBoost Maths Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gomgom or MindBoost Maths Academy have ads?
Gomgom shows ads; MindBoost Maths Academy does not.
Which is updated more often, Gomgom or MindBoost Maths Academy?
Gomgom ships an update every 3 months, and MindBoost Maths Academy monthly. Most recently, Gomgom was updated on September 20, 2026 and MindBoost Maths Academy on September 14, 2026.

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