Comparison

Little Learners Lab vs Problem Size

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

Head to head
About

Little Learners Lab

This app offers a collection of 23 engaging games designed for children aged 4-5 to practice early reading, numbers, colors, shapes, and problem-solving skills. It supports five languages and allows for personalized game creation with family photos, all while ensuring a private and ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • 23 learning games
  • Early reading and math practice
  • Colors, shapes, and patterns
  • Memory and problem-solving
  • Personalized photo games
  • Five language options
  • Sticker collection rewards
Features
Read full description

Little Learners Lab is a playful, hand-crafted arcade of 23 learning games for children ages 4–5. Kids practice early reading, numbers, colors, shapes, patterns, memory, problem-solving, and fine-motor skills at their own pace. LEARN THROUGH PLAY • Letters and words — Letter Train, Letter Hunt, Letter Trail, Word Speller, plus name and word tracing • Numbers and early math — counting, number tracing, comparing numbers, addition, and subtraction • Colors and shapes — sorting, matching, color mixing, puzzles, and color-by-number • Thinking and discovery — mazes, patterns, memory, Code Cracker, Search & Find, Picture Detective, and critter sorting • Personal play — create Memory Match and Photo Puzzle games with family photos COLLECT STICKERS Complete game sessions to earn stickers for a colorful six-page Sticker Book. Reveal each reward, place it in its matching spot, and tap collected stickers to hear their names. Filled the book? Start a new one and collect them all again. FIVE LANGUAGES, SIDE BY SIDE Choose English, Spanish, French, Italian, or Brazilian Portuguese as the primary language for games, menus, and narration. Add an optional second language so children can see key vocabulary in both and make connections naturally. MADE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS • Selectable difficulty levels that families can change at any time • Short, calm game sessions with encouraging feedback • Large, friendly controls designed for little hands • Ask Siri or use Shortcuts to open a favorite game • No leaderboards or time pressure PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases • No accounts or sign-up • No analytics, tracking, or third-party SDKs • All gameplay works offline • Photos and front-camera frames stay on the device and are never uploaded Made with love by a dad for his son.

About

Problem Size

This app uses cartoon videos and an AI buddy to teach children how to assess social situations and react appropriately. It categorizes scenarios into Glitches, Bummers, and Disasters, offering real-time feedback and rewards for regular practice. A parent dashboard allows for progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Cartoon-styled video library
  • Categorize social situations
  • AI-powered feedback
  • Award and streak system
  • Parent progress dashboard
  • Learn social reaction skills
Features
Read full description

Problem Size helps kids, including neurodivergent children with ADHD and ASD, practice reading social situations and reacting in a way that fits using the “Size of The Problem” methodology! Through a library of 300 cartoon-styled videos, kids learn to sort situations into three categories used in clinical practice: Glitches, Bummers, and Disasters. As they watch and respond, their AI buddy, Bolt, gives real-time feedback to help build confidence and judgment. Collect awards and grow your streak by practicing regularly! Grown-ups! You can track your child's practice sessions and see exactly where they're improving, for targeted practice through the Parent Dashboard Problem Size was created by high schooler Sherry Chen, after watching her mom spend countless hours trying to teach her brother social skills using scenarios just like the ones in this app! Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at sizeoftheproblemapp@gmail.com. More information can be found

Screenshots

Little Learners Lab4 screens
Problem Size4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Problem Size at 17.0 against Little Learners Lab's 26.4. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Little Learners Lab against 5.0 for Problem Size. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Little Learners Lab versus Problem Size: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLittle Learners LabProblem Size
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size359 MB394 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul DeSalvoSherry Chen

In-app purchases

None

Little Learners Lab

No in-app purchases

None

Problem Size

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Little Learners Lab free?
Little Learners Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Problem Size free?
Problem Size is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Little Learners Lab or Problem Size?
Little Learners Lab and Problem Size are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Little Learners Lab or Problem Size have ads?
Neither Little Learners Lab nor Problem Size shows ads.

Other comparisons