Comparison

Slice Fractions vs Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning

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

Head to head
About

Slice Fractions

This game makes learning fractions fun and engaging for children aged 5-12. Through interactive puzzles, kids explore core fraction concepts like partitioning and equivalence in a safe, ad-free environment. It's designed to build a strong mathematical foundation while playing.

Highlights
  • Learn fraction concepts without words
  • Over 140 physics puzzles
  • Part-whole partitioning
  • Numerator/Denominator notation
  • Equivalent fractions
  • Fraction ordering
  • Safe digital environment
Features
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This award-winning, problem-solving game is an incredibly fun way to learn fractions. Thanks to the game’s research-proven effectiveness, kids get a head start at school while having fun with fundamental math concepts. Wow! *** Best of 2014 -- App Store, Apple *** *** Editors’ Choice -- App Store, Apple *** *** Editor’s Choice for Excellence in Design -- Children’s Technology Review *** *** Winner of a Parents’ Choice Gold Award 2014 *** *** Gold Medal Winner 2014 -- International Serious Play Awards *** *** Best Family Friendly Game 2014 -- Indie Prize Showcase Awards *** “Teaching without making it feel like a lesson.” -- maclife.com “Slice Fractions is wholly playful learning. At its best.” -- Parents' Choice “There's a lot more to this app than fractions.” -- Children’s Technology Review UNIVERSAL APP: Available for iPad, iPhone, and the new APPLE TV! GOAL: Kids between 5 and 12 slice through ice and lava to clear the mammoth’s path, unraveling the mystery of fractions! FEATURES: • Learning fraction concepts without words • Experiencing an activity reviewed by researchers at a Canadian university (UQAM) • Solving over 140 innovative physics puzzles • Collecting funky hats • Playing in a safe, digital environment. No ads or in-app purchases. FRACTION CONCEPTS: • Part-whole partitioning • Numerator / Denominator notation • Equivalent fractions • Fraction ordering • Subtracting fractions from 1 • Addition TEACHERS: Slice Fractions is based on the following Common Core concepts: (2.G.A.2) (2.G.A.3) (3.NF.A.1) (3.NF.A.3) (4.NF.A.1) (4.NF.A.2) (4.NF.B.3) (4.NF.B.3.B) (4.NF.B.3.C) LANGUAGES: Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese ULULAB: We produce fun and pedagogically sound video games. We strive to ensure that these games are intuitive and will lead to profound conceptual learning. We believe we can push the limits of game-based learning. FOLLOW US: • Website: www.ululab.com • Twitter: www.twitter.com/Ululab • Facebook: www.facebook.com/Ululab • Newsletter: www.ululab.com/newsletter Your feedback is much appreciated, so please feel free to provide suggestions for future updates. If something isn't working as you would expect, please contact us: www.ululab.com/contact

About

Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning

Embark on a forest adventure with Emma and her animal friends, completing over 100 second-grade learning challenges. Designed by educators, this app fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and confidence in young learners through engaging activities and positive reinforcement.

Highlights
  • Over 100 second-grade learning challenges
  • Engaging forest adventure
  • Colorful characters and environments
  • Positive encouragement and feedback
  • Designed by parents and teachers
  • Professionally narrated instructions
Features
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Join learning explorer Emma as she helps Oleg the Owl, Chloe the Fox, and many more of her animal friends complete over 100 second grade learning challenges and find their way through the forest! This app encourages the development of important second grade skills and is designed by parents and teachers to support learning used in real classrooms. Children explore engaging activities while building confidence and problem-solving abilities along the way. FUN LEARNING ADVENTURE Children help Emma and her animal friends solve challenges and progress through an exciting forest adventure. Each activity encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and independent learning in a playful and supportive environment. FEATURES • Over 100 engaging second grade learning challenges • Colorful characters and environments that keep kids motivated • Positive encouragement and helpful feedback throughout the adventure • Activities designed with guidance from parents and teachers • A learning experience that grows with your child ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Professionally narrated instructions and feedback • Players are rewarded with positive encouragement • Parental controls for music, purchases, and more • We do not collect personal information from our users EDUCATION STANDARDS This app was designed with educational standards used in second grade classrooms in mind, helping children build confidence as they practice important early learning skills. “As parents and teachers, we believe in friction-free learning for kids of all ages. We strive to build fun experiences with eye-popping visuals, professional narration, catchy music, and lots of positive encouragement. Thank you for supporting us and making our vision come to life. Have fun!!” ~ Blake, Mike & Amanda Eggroll Games

Screenshots

Slice Fractions4 screens
Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning at Free against Slice Fractions's $3.99. Slice Fractions's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning is free to download; Slice Fractions costs $3.99 up front. Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Slice Fractions asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Slice Fractions holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 472 and 221 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Slice Fractions's written reviews are positive against 70% of Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slice Fractions ships an update every 4 months, Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Slice Fractions versus Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlice FractionsAnimal 2nd Grade 2 Learning
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (472 ratings) — better4.3 (221 ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings472 — better221
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUlulabEggroll Games LLC

Customer experience

Slice Fractions

All ratings470 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews457 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative3.5%

Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning

All ratings209 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative26.0%

User reviews

Slice Fractions

From 472 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging learning experience
  • 💡 Excellent way to teach fractions
  • 🚀 Addictive and challenging gameplay
  • 👍 Cute and appealing characters
  • 👍 Helps kids understand fractions intuitively

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some users reported issues with sound not working
  • ⏱️ Relatively short in content, users want more levels

Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning

From 221 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging and fun learning
  • 👍 Kids enjoy the app
  • 👍 Good for learning math
  • 👍 Comprehensive content
  • 👍 Cute animals and presentation

Room to improve

  • 💸 Too expensive for content
  • 💸 Not worth the money
  • 💸 Full version disappointing
  • 💸 Limited new questions
  • 💸 Too easy for some

Bugs and requests

Slice Fractions

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sound not working for some users
  • Level 19 on Addition mode reported as 'rigged' and not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content to extend the learning experience
  • Ability to track individual user progress
  • Multiplayer or competitive mode

Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning

Requested features

6 requests
  • Lower price point
  • Track student progress
  • Add a backup button
  • Implement scoring technique
  • Add more content for higher grades
Show 1 more
  • Consider Geometry, Algebra, Calculus apps

In-app purchases

None

Slice Fractions

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning

One-time3
  • Unlock all games and animals8 variants$6.99
  • Unlock all games and animals$9.99
  • Unlock All Levels and Games$9.99

Questions

Is Slice Fractions free?
Slice Fractions costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning free?
Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slice Fractions or Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning?
Slice Fractions is rated higher. Slice Fractions averages 4.7 out of 5 from 472 ratings, while Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning averages 4.3 from 221 ratings.
Do Slice Fractions or Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning have ads?
Neither Slice Fractions nor Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slice Fractions or Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning?
Slice Fractions ships an update every 4 months, and Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning every 3 months. Most recently, Slice Fractions was updated on November 6, 2026 and Animal 2nd Grade 2 Learning on November 6, 2026.

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