# Starfall vs Doodle Scratchpad

The clearest difference is rating: Starfall at 4.1 against Doodle Scratchpad's 1.0. Starfall also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 1) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). Doodle Scratchpad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Starfall sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Doodle Scratchpad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Starfall holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starfall has 4.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starfall | Doodle Scratchpad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfall/id707189889/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-scratchpad/id1440419702/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 155 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Starfall Education Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771099820) | [iComet](https://appshunter.io/developer/408908544) |

## What reviewers say

### Starfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfall/id707189889)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers engaging reading and math activities for children from preschool to 5th grade. It features games, songs, and interactive lessons designed by educators to support early literacy and numeracy skills. The platform also includes accessibility features for children with impairments.

**Highlights:** Reading phonics and fluency, Math concepts and operations, Interactive games and songs, Accessibility features, Sequential learning objectives, Holiday activities and sing-alongs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starfall Monthly | $5.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fun learning
- 🎨 Engaging activities and games
- 🧠 Helps with reading, math, and more
- 🌟 Nostalgic childhood memories
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids of all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free content, requires subscription
- 🔒 Difficulty managing parental controls
- 🐛 Technical issues like crashes and freezes
- 📱 Compatibility problems on mobile devices
- 🔍 Repetitive content and lack of updates

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and trouble logging in
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Glitches in specific games and activities
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
- Incorrect pronunciation of numbers and dates

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced content for older kids
- Improve accessibility for visually impaired users
- Provide offline mode for use without internet
- Allow customization of character and settings
- Integrate with other educational platforms


### Doodle Scratchpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-scratchpad/id1440419702)

This drawing app offers a simple and imaginative digital canvas for families and toddlers. Explore various artistic brushes like glow and crayon, and doodle directly on your favorite photos. Enjoy random color variations for a delightful creative experience.

**Highlights:** Beautiful brushes (glow, neon, crayon), Doodle on photos, Random color variations, Simple doodle world, Family-friendly drawing game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starfall free?

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

### Is Doodle Scratchpad free?

Doodle Scratchpad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Starfall or Doodle Scratchpad?

Starfall is rated higher. Starfall averages 4.1 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Doodle Scratchpad averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Starfall or Doodle Scratchpad have ads?

Neither Starfall nor Doodle Scratchpad shows ads.

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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.*