Comparison

iBrainy Maths vs Cody Spell

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

Head to head
About

iBrainy Maths

This app helps young learners master basic math skills like addition, subtraction, and multiplication through engaging gameplay. It offers hundreds of levels in a safe, ad-free environment, allowing children to learn at their own pace.

Highlights
  • Master addition, subtraction, multiplication
  • Hundreds of learning levels
  • Ad-free, private, and safe
  • Learn at own pace
  • Tailored interface for young learners
Features
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Join the 1000s of brainy boys and girls mastering adding, subtracting and multiplying by playing iBrainy Maths every day!!! “‎There are two ways to be great at mathematics. The first is to be smarter than everybody else. The second way is not to be smarter than everybody else -- but to be persistent. Practice makes improvement.” ― Raoul Bott Get better everyday at adding, subtracting and multiplying while having fun with iBrainy Maths. Learn the basics of mathematics quickly and easily. KEY FEATURES - Tailored interface for young learners - 100s of levels - Ad free, private and safe environment - Kids learn at their own pace ABOUT OUR SUITE OF GAMES Our games help you learn while having fun at the same time. We aim to make games that can be enjoyed by the whole family and encourage imagination and creativity.

About

Cody Spell

Features
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Helping children who find spelling difficult to practise, build confidence and learn independently Cody Spell helps children aged 5–11 master their weekly spellings through interactive learning, smart support, and motivating rewards. Designed with input from parents and teachers, it turns everyday spelling practice into a positive, confidence-boosting experience. Key Features Hear it. Understand it. Spell it. Children can listen to each word and its context sentence, then spell it using either the keyboard or handwriting. Add spelling lists in seconds Simply take a photo of your child's weekly spelling list and Cody instantly turns it into a practice set. Ready-made word lists Access pre-built spelling lists for Grades 1–6, perfect for structured learning and extra practice. Share with ease Quickly share spelling lists with classmates, friends, or the whole class. Smart hints & phonetic colouring Helpful prompts and colour-coded phonics guide children as they learn, without giving away the answer. Track real progress Detailed insights for parents and teachers to monitor improvement and identify areas for support. Safe & parent-controlled Password-protected settings ensure a secure, child-friendly experience at all times. No ads. No in-app purchases. Ever. A completely safe, distraction-free environment for learning.

Screenshots

iBrainy Maths2 screens
Cody Spell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cody Spell at none against iBrainy Maths's 6. Cody Spell also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). iBrainy Maths's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. iBrainy Maths sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Cody Spell asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBrainy Maths ships an update fortnightly, Cody Spell weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iBrainy Maths versus Cody Spell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBrainy MathsCody Spell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam PortilloSkyriver Limited

In-app purchases

6 purchases

iBrainy Maths

One-time6
  • Zero to Nine Addition Pack$0.99
  • Ten to Nineteen Addition Pack$0.99
  • Zero To Nine Subtraction Pack$0.99
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  • Ten to Nineteen Subtraction Pack$0.99
  • Zero to Ten Multiplication Pack$0.99
  • Ten to Nineteen Multiplication Pack$0.99
None

Cody Spell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBrainy Maths free?
iBrainy Maths is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cody Spell free?
Cody Spell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iBrainy Maths or Cody Spell have ads?
Neither iBrainy Maths nor Cody Spell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBrainy Maths or Cody Spell?
iBrainy Maths ships an update fortnightly, and Cody Spell weekly. Most recently, iBrainy Maths was updated on October 16, 2026 and Cody Spell on October 14, 2026.

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