Comparison

Starfall vs Prodigy Math Game

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

Head to head
About

Starfall

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
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Starfall® fun activities, games, and songs includes reading, math, music, and more – read, learn, and play preschool to fifth grade. Includes free and subscriber content. Starfall provides an Enhanced Accessible Index for children with visual, hearing, or mobility impairments. For more information, please contact Customer Service at (+1) 303-417-6414. Join Zac the Rat® and his friends on an exciting learning journey, starting with the ABCs and 123s and advancing up to grade 5 grammar and mathematics. Starfall's playful open format intuitively guides children through sequential learning objectives for reading, math, art, music, and social subjects like kindness and caring. *Highlights* *Reading (phonics, fluency, grammar) -- ABCs, Learn to Read, I’m Reading, Talking Library, Punctuation, Parts of Speech *Math -- Numbers, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Geometry and Measurement, Fractions *More -- Holiday Activities, Nursery Rhymes, Sing-Alongs, Interactive Calendar *Why Starfall* *Research based, teacher tested, child approved. The Starfall® systematic approach was created by experienced educators using time-tested instructional methods. *Try it for free. All of the basics for learning how to read are available to everyone. *No advertisements. Whether a free user or subscriber, you won’t see any ads. *Pass it forward! Subscribers gain access to hundreds of additional activities and support the free sections for others to enjoy. *What people are saying about Starfall* Listed on PC Magazine’s “15 best Online Learning Services for Kids,” Think Five’s “Top 5 Most Used Apps by Elementary Teachers,” and as one Parent's Magazine's "70 Best Apps for Families." "Kids can learn about letter recognition, phonics, and reading. Skill acquisition is appropriately gradual... Starfall does an excellent job of offering clear and intriguing early literacy lessons." —Common Sense Media “I truly believe that Starfall set the foundation for my future.” —Sarah, undergraduate at Stanford University *Subscription information* If you choose to purchase a Starfall subscription, a $5.99 (USD) payment will be applied to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase and monthly after that. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. This subscription is valid only for home use. It can be used on devices signed in with your Apple ID, as well as any associated Family Sharing devices. *Additional Info* This app requires an internet connection and is intended for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-5. It also supports English language development, special education, and homeschool environments. Privacy Policy: https://teach.starfall.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://teach.starfall.com/terms The Starfall website and applications are program services of Starfall Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) publicly supported nonprofit. Copyright © 2002–2024 by Starfall Education and its licensors. All rights reserved. Starfall® and Starfall.com® are registered trademarks in the U.S., the European Union, and various other countries.

About

Prodigy Math Game

Embark on an epic math adventure where players explore worlds, battle monsters, and collect prizes by answering math questions. Designed by educators, this game makes learning fun and engaging for students in grades 1-8. It adapts to each child's learning style and is aligned with school curricula.

Highlights
  • Math practice through gameplay
  • Character progression and customization
  • Adaptive learning algorithm
  • Curriculum-aligned math questions
  • Engaging quests and battles
  • Progress tracking for parents
Features
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Ready for an AWESOME math adventure? With Prodigy Math Game, players explore new worlds, embark on heroic quests and battle friends to collect prizes, pets and more — all while practicing math! Each player creates a character that represents them as they start their adventure. These characters, or wizards, embark on a unique journey, taking players from level 1 all the way up to level 100! As they play, their wizards get stronger, collect more items and unlock more zones. With Prodigy Math Game, kids don’t have to choose between homework time and playtime! As they compete in battles against monsters or other players, they’ll answer skill-building math questions to succeed. Prodigy Math Game has been designed by educators to make learning fun! Here’s how Prodigy turns math into a fun adventure for everyone: - It’s engaging — We believe learning should be fun! That’s why Prodigy Math Game aims to help kids to develop a love of practicing math and master new skills. - It’s aligned — Math questions are fully aligned with state-level curricula, to align with what students are learning in school. For a full list of the math skills Prodigy supports, visit prodigygame.com/math/skills. - It’s adaptive — Our adaptive algorithm tailors math questions to each child’s learning style and grade level. Questions also include hints to help students through tough concepts. PRIVACY & SAFETY: Every child’s privacy and safety is important to us. In our commitment to protect the privacy of children, Prodigy participates in the iKeepSafe Safe Harbor program. Prodigy has been granted the iKeepSafe Privacy California Student Badge, signifying that our products have been reviewed and approved for having policies and practices surrounding the collection, use, maintenance and disclosure of personal information from children consistent with program guidelines, including The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and The Family Education Rights and Protection Act (FERPA). To learn more, visit https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/privacy-policy/ Here’s what teachers are saying about Prodigy: “I have seen students who were apprehensive about math open up and begin to enjoy working on their skills. I have also seen struggling students make improvements with as little as 10 minutes each day.” Jamie G Missouri 5th grade teacher “I have students who will tell me a new concept is easy because they have already learned how to do it on Prodigy.” Kim J Michigan 4th grade teacher Make a difference in your child's education with a Premium Membership. Easily track learning progress and provide support exactly where they need it. Prodigy can help your child love learning independently. And as they play, you’ll get data on their progress to support their learning. Prodigy Math Game's mission is to help every child in the world love learning! An optional membership is available that provides parents with extra data and tools to support their child’s learning progress and extra fun for kids through additional features. To learn more, visit https:​//www.prodigygame.com/main-en/parents/ This optional subscription is available for purchase at 99.99USD/year (or local equivalent). Payments are charged to the user’s Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period and the cost of the renewal will be provided. Auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user’s Apple ID’s Account Settings after purchase. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in the user’s Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/privacy-policy/ Terms and conditions: https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Starfall4 screens
Prodigy Math Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Prodigy Math Game at 4.8 against Starfall's 4.1. Prodigy Math Game also leads on ratings volume (239K vs 4.3K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Starfall sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Prodigy Math Game sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Prodigy Math Game holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prodigy Math Game has 239K ratings behind it against 4.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Starfall's written reviews are positive against 71% of Prodigy Math Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Starfall ships an update every 2 months, Prodigy Math Game every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Starfall versus Prodigy Math Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarfallProdigy Math Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (4.3K ratings)4.8 (239K ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.7% of reviews — better70.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4.3K239K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#192#153 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarfall Education FoundationProdigy Education Inc.

Customer experience

Starfall

All ratings4,287 ratings
Positive74.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews261 reviews
Positive74.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative18.0%

Prodigy Math Game

All ratings239,323 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews2,862 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative20.4%

User reviews

Starfall

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

Prodigy Math Game

From 239K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎓 Educational and fun
  • 🤩 Engaging gameplay
  • ⭐ Great for learning math
  • 👍 Customizable characters
  • 🤖 Adaptive to skill level

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive membership
  • 🔒 Too many member-only features
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🤯 Aggressive membership marketing
  • 🤔 Confusing pet evolution system

Bugs and requests

Starfall

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Prodigy Math Game

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Stuck on certain quests/battles
  • Inconsistent save data across devices
  • Unresponsive or freezing during battles
  • Incorrect question answers not registering
  • Inability to access certain areas/features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add trading and gifting system
  • Improve non-member accessibility
  • Expand free content and features
  • Optimize app performance on tablets
  • Provide more customization options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Starfall

Subscriptions1
  • Starfall Monthly$5.991 Month
15 purchases

Prodigy Math Game

Subscriptions9
  • Core Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Ultra Monthly$25.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Prodigy Math Game Subscription$59.991 Year
  • Prodigy Math Game Subscription$74.991 Year
  • Core Yearly$74.991 Year
  • Prodigy Math Game$99.991 Year
  • Plus Yearly$114.991 Year
  • Ultra Yearly$154.991 Year
One-time6
  • Magicoin 530$9.99
  • Magicoin 1000$9.99
  • Magicoin 1100$19.99
Show 3 more
  • Magicoin 2200$19.99
  • Magicoin 2100$34.99
  • Magicoin 6000$99.99

Questions

Is Starfall free?
Starfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prodigy Math Game free?
Prodigy Math Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Starfall or Prodigy Math Game?
Prodigy Math Game is rated higher. Starfall averages 4.1 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Prodigy Math Game averages 4.8 from 239K ratings.
Do Starfall or Prodigy Math Game have ads?
Neither Starfall nor Prodigy Math Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Starfall or Prodigy Math Game?
Starfall ships an update every 2 months, and Prodigy Math Game every 5 weeks. Most recently, Starfall was updated on October 12, 2026 and Prodigy Math Game on October 13, 2026.
Which is more popular, Starfall or Prodigy Math Game?
Starfall currently peaks at #192 in the App Store charts, and Prodigy Math Game at #153. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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