# IXL vs Elements ME

The clearest difference is rating: IXL at 4.3 against Elements ME's 3.0. IXL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (206K vs 2). Elements ME's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IXL sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Elements ME sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IXL holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IXL has 206K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IXL ships an update monthly, Elements ME every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IXL | Elements ME |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (206K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ixl-math-english-and-more/id693689912/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elements-me/id1525089656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **206K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 38.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 196 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IXL Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/693689915) | [Elements ME S.A.P.I. de C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087152130) |

## What reviewers say

### IXL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ixl-math-english-and-more/id693689912)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Personalized learning for K-12 students across math, English, science, social studies, and Spanish. Offers adaptive practice, immediate feedback, and engaging games to accelerate achievement and build confidence.

**Highlights:** Personalized K-12 curriculum, Adaptive skill-building, Immediate feedback and explanations, Interactive math and English games, Video tutorials, Real-time diagnostic assessments, Handwriting recognition

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IXL - Math, English, and Science | $19.99 | per month |
| IXL - Math and English | $19.99 | per month |
| IXL - All Access | $23.95 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Comprehensive learning content
- 🚀 Wide range of skills covered
- 👍 Personalized learning experience
- 👍 Interactive and engaging questions
- 👍 Detailed step-by-step explanations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔻 Harsh point deduction system
- 🔻 Lack of background knowledge support
- 🔻 Monotonous and demotivating
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
- 🔻 Frustrating for students with learning disabilities

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect marking of right answers as wrong
- Inconsistent point deduction for mistakes
- Synchronization issues with student accounts
- Laggy performance and crashes
- Inaccurate time tracking

**Requested features**

- Revamp the point system to be less harsh
- Provide more engaging and interactive learning experiences
- Improve the quality and clarity of explanations
- Introduce more motivational features like rewards and bonuses
- Optimize the app to reduce bugs and glitches


### Elements ME

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elements-me/id1525089656)

Learn music as a language through engaging, short sessions. This app trains your brain for musical activities, enhancing listening, theory, reading, and rhythm skills. It offers over 1,400 exercises across 8 levels to boost musical development and cognitive abilities.

**Highlights:** Learn music as a language, Short, engaging learning sessions, Develops listening, theory, reading, and rhythm skills, Over 1,400 exercises, 8 progressive learning levels, Proficiency analysis system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elements ME Pro 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Elements ME Pro 1 Year | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IXL free?

IXL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Elements ME free?

Elements ME is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IXL or Elements ME?

IXL is rated higher. IXL averages 4.3 out of 5 from 206K ratings, while Elements ME averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do IXL or Elements ME have ads?

Elements ME shows ads; IXL does not.

### Which is updated more often, IXL or Elements ME?

IXL ships an update monthly, and Elements ME every 4 weeks. Most recently, IXL was updated on October 30, 2026 and Elements ME on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*