Comparison

Cosmic Learners vs Beadwell

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

Head to head
About

Cosmic Learners

Features
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Cosmic Learners — 150+ fun educational games for kids ages 3–12! Blast off on a galaxy of learning adventures! Cosmic Learners turns education into play with 150+ handcrafted games across three age groups, covering math, reading, science, geography, logic, art, music, health, and more. THREE AGE GROUPS Little Stars (Ages 3–5) Colors, shapes, counting, letter sounds, animal matching, feelings, and creative play — all designed for little hands and curious minds. Space Cadets (Ages 6–8) Addition, fractions, spelling, nature science, world geography, data charts, logic patterns, and more. Games are ordered from simple to challenging so every child builds confidence as they go. Galaxy Explorers (Ages 9–12) Algebra, vocabulary, chemistry, world history, coding logic, data analysis, creative writing, financial literacy, environmental science, music theory, and health — a true curriculum companion. BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED GAMES • Fast-paced quiz challenges • Matching and memory card games • Word waterfalls and spelling bees • Jigsaw puzzles with vivid illustrations • Sorting, sequencing, and pattern games • Drawing, tracing, and creative activities • Maze adventures and path-finding • Data charts you build and read • Story time with comprehension activities • Science labs and nature explorations FEATURES • 150+ unique games — hours of screen-time that actually teaches • 8 free games per age group — start learning immediately, no purchase needed • No ads, no subscriptions — one-time unlock per age group • Games ordered by learning progression within every group • iCloud sync — progress and stars saved across all your devices • Text-to-speech support assists pre-readers in younger-age games • Works beautifully on iPhone and iPad • No internet connection required to play • Parental gate before any purchase — Apple Kids Category compliant IN-APP PURCHASES • Little Stars Pack — unlock all Ages 3–5 games • Space Cadets Pack — unlock all Ages 6–8 games • Star Commanders Pack — unlock all Ages 9–12 games • Galaxy Pass — unlock everything across all three age groups Purchases restore automatically on any device signed in to the same Apple ID. Designed by parents, built for kids. Every game is carefully crafted to make learning feel like an adventure — because the best lessons are the ones kids ask to play again.

About

Beadwell

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Beadwell is a calm, Montessori-inspired math practice app for children ages 5–9, from Kindergarten through Grade 3. Many learning apps rely on points, streaks, timers, and noisy rewards. Beadwell takes a different approach: short, focused practice with warm visuals, gentle feedback, and no pressure. CHILDREN CAN: • Practice counting, addition, subtraction, shapes, patterns, place value, word problems, and more • Work with objects and visual models before moving to abstract numbers and equations • Choose a math area from the Work Shelf • Complete parent-created Special Work with personal messages • Create a simple bead avatar • See calm encouragement without scores, rankings, or performance grades PARENTS CAN: • Choose the grade level and session length • View clear session summaries and skill progress • See gentle suggestions for what to practice next • Create focused practice sessions • Add optional family photos or videos for personal celebration moments • Support multiple children on one device DESIGNED FOR CALM LEARNING: • No ads • No accounts • No tracking or analytics • No subscriptions • No coins, streaks, leaderboards, or countdown timers • Works offline • All practice data stays on the device All child-facing math practice is included for free. An optional one-time Parent Toolkit purchase unlocks advanced parent reports, the mission builder, and the full learning landscape. One purchase covers all children on the device. Beadwell is designed for families who want focused math practice without turning learning into a noisy game.

Screenshots

Cosmic Learners4 screens
Beadwell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cosmic Learners at every 3 days against Beadwell's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Cosmic Learners sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Beadwell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cosmic Learners ships an update every 3 days, Beadwell every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Cosmic Learners versus Beadwell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCosmic LearnersBeadwell
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVakula KurraCarunel Studio

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cosmic Learners

One-time4
  • Little Stars Pack$2.99
  • Space Cadets Pack$3.99
  • Star Commanders Pack$4.99
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  • Galaxy Pass$9.99
1 purchases

Beadwell

One-time1
  • Parent Toolkit$6.99

Questions

Is Cosmic Learners free?
Cosmic Learners is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beadwell free?
Beadwell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cosmic Learners or Beadwell have ads?
Neither Cosmic Learners nor Beadwell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cosmic Learners or Beadwell?
Cosmic Learners ships an update every 3 days, and Beadwell every 10 days. Most recently, Cosmic Learners was updated on October 13, 2026 and Beadwell on October 5, 2026.

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