Comparison

Plus vs Smart Minis

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

Head to head
About

Plus

Features
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In the game, children learn the first simple addition problems. The objective is to find matching cards, and the game is easy to understand and play for everyone. For example, the card with “2+1” needs to be matched with the card showing “3.” When a card is flipped, the equation or result is read aloud. Memory games are an excellent learning tool because they combine play and learning in an engaging way. The game strengthens children’s concentration and memory while also training their ability to recognize patterns and make connections. This happens in a fun and natural way, where repetition doesn’t feel boring. The interactive approach makes it easier to maintain children’s attention and helps make learning a positive and motivating experience. The game is part of a series of educational games for children aged 3–10. These games make learning the alphabet, numbers, words, and much more fun.

About

Smart Minis

This app offers a safe and engaging environment for children to learn essential skills. It features a variety of games focused on the alphabet, words, math, colors, and shapes, with interactive elements and a rewarding progression system.

Highlights
  • Learn alphabet, words, math, colors, and shapes
  • Interactive writing practice for letters and numbers
  • Customizable pet characters and reward system
  • Visually appealing game environments
  • Child-safe with no ads or microtransactions
  • Spoken words and text for learning
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Exciting educational games your child will love! * 100% child-safe * No ads * No microtransactions * Spoken words, numbers, and shapes * Learn the alphabet from A to Z * Learn words * Learn math * Learn colors and shapes * Learn to write letters and numbers * Your child chooses their own pet/player character * Play in visually beautiful locations * Reward system with points * Packed with educational games Welcome to the Smart Minis universe. Carefully designed to give your child a fun way to learn the alphabet, words, letters, math, shapes, and colors in a 100% child-safe environment. Start in the forest, where your child chooses a pet - a koala, lion, elephant, panda, or monkey - that follows them as they play. After choosing a pet, the journey is entirely up to your child. Visit the Word Puzzle, which takes place on the farm, in the garden, in the forest, and at the beach. Read and hear words spoken aloud while playing and solving tasks. Also enjoy the classic memory game, where beautiful pictures are shown and words are read out loud. Or how about a trip to the racetrack to learn math? Simple addition and subtraction are solved together with the ladybugs, the caterpillar, or in the classroom. Maybe it’s more fun to learn how to write letters and numbers by the water. In this game, the writing is demonstrated, and then it’s your child’s turn. Correctly solved tasks earn points, which can be spent in the reward shop. Here, your child can dress up their pet with funny hats, quirky glasses, stylish shirts, cool pants, and trendy shoes. They can also buy food to feed their cute pet. There are countless opportunities to have fun and learn with Smart Minis. An educational game full of adventurous and colorful activities, all with speech and text. Every task is read aloud, and every answer is praised and encouraged. More information about this wonderful app can be found at www.smartminis.com Did you know … According to the AAP and OECD, the first five years of a child’s life are crucial for all future development. Children with early learning achieve better results in language and math, and show greater engagement throughout school and education. It is Smart Minis’ mission to give your child this advantage. Terms & Conditions: https://www.smartminis.com/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Plus2 screens
Smart Minis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plus at none against Smart Minis's 2. Smart Minis's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 34 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Smart Minis sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plus ships an update every 34 months, Smart Minis every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Plus versus Smart Minis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlusSmart Minis
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB248 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders Peter AmsnaesSmart Minis

In-app purchases

None

Plus

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart Minis

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Annual subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Plus free?
Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Minis free?
Smart Minis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plus or Smart Minis have ads?
Neither Plus nor Smart Minis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plus or Smart Minis?
Plus ships an update every 34 months, and Smart Minis every 2 weeks. Most recently, Plus was updated on October 6, 2026 and Smart Minis on October 2, 2026.

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