einstein Junior vs Cretapedia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
einstein Junior
Explore the world and learn about science through interactive games. This app uses device sensors to help you investigate your surroundings and discover new things. Embark on quests to understand habitats and develop your inner scientist.
- Sensor-based learning
- Interactive games
- World exploration
- Habitat quests
- Develop scientific understanding
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Fun games from science education experts that use sensors to REALLY understand the world. Find your inner scientist and explore your world using einsteinJunior and your einstein™LabMate. Investigate your surroundings freely or go on exiting quests to learn about the habitat of animals.
Cretapedia
An ad-free educational app for children aged 5-12, offering engaging science lessons through interactive 3D animations and fun quizzes. It covers over 20 topics, fostering curiosity and developing critical thinking skills in a playful, story-driven environment.
- 20+ science topics
- Bite-sized lessons
- Fun quizzes
- 3D animations
- Interactive models
- Develops critical thinking
- Story-driven content
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Smarter screen time! A safe, ad-free space where kids 5–12 can explore science with confidence. 1. Discover Fascinating Topics From animals to space, 20+ fascinating topics that spark curiosity Bite-sized lessons make even complex ideas easy to grasp Fun quizzes keep kids motivated and proud of progress 2. See Learning Come Alive Stunning 3D animations bring abstract concepts to life Interactive models let kids zoom, rotate, and explore in detail 3. Grow Future-Ready Skills Boost focus, memory, and observation through exploration Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity Strengthen imagination and curiosity—the foundation of lifelong learning 4. Learning that Feels Like Play Story-driven content keeps kids engaged start to finish Gamified progress makes learning fun, not forced Every session feels like an adventure, not a lecture Current Courses Available: Biology & Health: Human Body, Microorganisms Earth & Space Sciences: Rocks and Minerals, Weather and Climate, Space, Landforms Physical Sciences: Physics, Chemistry Animals & Plants: Dinosaurs, Fish, Insects, Birds, Plants, Marine Animals, Mammals, Amphibians, African Animals, Paleozoic Animals Engineering & Technology: Great Inventions, Machines History & Social Sciences: Ancient Civilizations, European Civilization, Chinese Architecture Coming Soon: Math Is Fun, Mushrooms, Forest Animals, Mars, Air and Space, Transportation, Agriculture, Toxic Creatures, Brain Science, Diseases, Reptiles, and more! READY TO EXPLORE? Spark your child’s curiosity and ignite a lifelong love of science. Download Cretapedia today and start their adventure into the wonders of the natural world! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeul
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cretapedia at 43% against einstein Junior's 0%. Cretapedia also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 1). einstein Junior's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). 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
Both are free to download. Cretapedia sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. einstein Junior asks for nothing beyond the download.
einstein Junior holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cretapedia has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of einstein Junior's written reviews are positive against 43% of Cretapedia's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
einstein Junior ships an update every 24 months, Cretapedia monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | einstein Junior | Cretapedia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (1.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 43.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 227 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fourier Education | AMAZING EDTECH PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
einstein Junior
Cretapedia
Bugs and requests
einstein Junior
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Cretapedia
Reported bugs
3 issues- Subscription issues and inability to access paid content
- App closing during sign-up process
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add more dinosaur content and battles
- Improve quiz and review features
- Offer a more affordable subscription model
- Provide a neutral perspective on religious topics
In-app purchases
einstein Junior
No in-app purchases
Cretapedia
- MONTHLY-30 DAYS FREE1 Month trial$13.991 Month
- MONTHLY-7 DAYS FREE7 Days trial$13.991 Month
- MONTHLY-BASIC$13.991 Month
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- YEARLY-PROMOTION1 Year trial$119.991 Year
- YEARLY-PROMOTION2 variants$119.991 Year
- YEARLY-BASIC$119.991 Year
- YEARLY-7 DAYS FREE7 Days trial$119.991 Year
- Ccoin$10.00
- Ccoins$20.00
- Ccoins$50.00
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