Comparison

Main Idea vs Train Mind

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

Head to head
About

Main Idea

This app helps children in grades 2-5 improve their reading comprehension by teaching them to identify the main idea of sentences. It uses a fun, game-like environment with step-by-step learning and a reward system to keep kids motivated.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step skill building
  • Incremental learning with unlocked levels
  • Frustration-free guided learning
  • Engaging reward center
  • Parental review and reporting
  • Over 600 examples
  • Timed levels for fluency
Features
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** Featured on Appolicious.com & iHeartThisApp.com ** 'Main Idea -Sentences' helps kids who have trouble with reading comprehension. Identifying the main idea is a key part of reading comprehension. 'Main Idea -Sentences' builds this comprehension skill in a fun, game-like environment. The skill is developed step-by-step until mastery. *** Happy Frog Apps is a Mom's Choice Award winner! *** ***** 5 Stars - Thank you for this app! Other software I’ve used has moved too quickly for my son. This one worked! Can’t wait for the next Main Idea app…it’s coming, right? ***** 5 Stars - This app is one the best education apps I have used with my little one. It really helps to improve his reading abilities. He is obsessed with passing the levels and it never let him disappointed. One of the few apps that worth to upgrade to premium version. 'Main Idea - Sentences' is designed for children in Grades 2-5 who can read the words, but don't understand what they read. Beginning readers in earlier grades can also benefit from the targeted skill development. 'Main Idea - Sentences' develops the skill of knowing what a sentence is about. This skill must be firmly established before a child can determine what a paragraph or page is about. Key Benefits: - Builds comprehension skills step-by-step until mastery. - Incremental learning. New levels are unlocked only when your child is ready. - Frustration-free learning. Your child will always be guided to the correct answer. - Fun and engaging Reward Center to increase motivation. - Easy parental review. Just check out the stars to see how your child is doing. - Contains over 600 examples, with content designed by professional teachers and researchers. - Advanced levels include timers to ensure fluency. Research shows fluency in the foundation skills is critical to reading comprehension. - Can be used independently (just hand it over: your child will know what to do!) or with a therapist/parent for reading intervention. - Provides extensive reporting for up to 10 students to suit the needs of parents, teachers and therapists. Our apps are designed for and tested by typical and special needs children. Testers include children with Autism and other special needs. Our apps work for them! This 'School Edition' app has no in-app purchases. To evaluate the app, download the free version, which has 4 free levels. Additional levels and additional players can be accessed with in-app purchase. If you prefer no in-app purchases, download the School Edition of this app. While you're thinking about reading, check out our other apps that target WH questions, inferencing and answer identification skills. Learn more about reading comprehension and research at our website www.HappyFrogApps.com. Drop us a note, we'd love to hear from you! We take customer service very seriously! If you ever have a problem or find that we've missed something, contact us at our website and we will do our best to fix the problem. We are a member of the Moms With Apps program that promotes privacy in children's apps. We collect NO private information in our apps and our apps do not allow unrestricted web access.

About

Train Mind

Features
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Discover a smarter way to train your mind with Brain Training app, a collection of engaging mental exercises designed to improve focus, memory, logic, vocabulary, math skills, and overall cognitive performance. Whether you want to challenge yourself with brain games, sharpen your mental math, expand your vocabulary, solve clever puzzles, or unwind with guided meditation, Brain Training provides a complete daily workout for your mind. Every activity is designed to keep learning enjoyable while encouraging consistent mental practice. Spend just a few minutes each day strengthening essential thinking skills through interactive challenges suitable for beginners and experienced puzzle lovers alike. Features include: • Brain games that challenge memory and concentration • Logic puzzles that improve reasoning and problem-solving • Mental math exercises for faster calculations • Vocabulary challenges to strengthen language skills • Word activities that build confidence and comprehension • Daily cognitive workouts for continuous improvement • Guided meditation sessions for relaxation and mindfulness • Focus exercises to support attention and mental clarity • Suitable for students, professionals, adults, and seniors • Quick sessions that fit into any schedule • Regular updates with fresh challenges and new content Brain Training is designed for anyone who enjoys learning, solving problems, and keeping their mind active. Whether you're preparing for school, improving workplace skills, maintaining mental sharpness, or simply looking for entertaining daily challenges, you'll find activities that match your goals. Develop healthy habits by combining learning with relaxation. Complete brain workouts, improve memory, strengthen vocabulary, practice math, solve puzzles, and finish your session with calming meditation to refresh your mind. Download Brain Training today and make every day an opportunity to learn, think, focus, and grow through fun and rewarding mental challenges., Privacy Policy: https://matifmalik.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy.html Term of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Main Idea4 screens
Train Mind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Train Mind at Free against Main Idea's $6.99. Main Idea's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.6). On 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

Train Mind is free to download; Main Idea costs $6.99 up front. Train Mind sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Main Idea asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Main Idea versus Train Mind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMain IdeaTrain Mind
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJanine TooleMalik Atif Masood

In-app purchases

None

Main Idea

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Train Mind

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads Only$2.99
  • Unlock All Games Only$3.99

Questions

Is Main Idea free?
Main Idea costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train Mind free?
Train Mind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Main Idea or Train Mind have ads?
Neither Main Idea nor Train Mind shows ads.

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