Comparison

Prodigy Math Game vs ABCya Games

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

Head to head
About

Prodigy Math Game

Embark on an epic math adventure where players explore worlds, battle monsters, and collect prizes by answering math questions. Designed by educators, this game makes learning fun and engaging for students in grades 1-8. It adapts to each child's learning style and is aligned with school curricula.

Highlights
  • Math practice through gameplay
  • Character progression and customization
  • Adaptive learning algorithm
  • Curriculum-aligned math questions
  • Engaging quests and battles
  • Progress tracking for parents
Features
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Ready for an AWESOME math adventure? With Prodigy Math Game, players explore new worlds, embark on heroic quests and battle friends to collect prizes, pets and more — all while practicing math! Each player creates a character that represents them as they start their adventure. These characters, or wizards, embark on a unique journey, taking players from level 1 all the way up to level 100! As they play, their wizards get stronger, collect more items and unlock more zones. With Prodigy Math Game, kids don’t have to choose between homework time and playtime! As they compete in battles against monsters or other players, they’ll answer skill-building math questions to succeed. Prodigy Math Game has been designed by educators to make learning fun! Here’s how Prodigy turns math into a fun adventure for everyone: - It’s engaging — We believe learning should be fun! That’s why Prodigy Math Game aims to help kids to develop a love of practicing math and master new skills. - It’s aligned — Math questions are fully aligned with state-level curricula, to align with what students are learning in school. For a full list of the math skills Prodigy supports, visit prodigygame.com/math/skills. - It’s adaptive — Our adaptive algorithm tailors math questions to each child’s learning style and grade level. Questions also include hints to help students through tough concepts. PRIVACY & SAFETY: Every child’s privacy and safety is important to us. In our commitment to protect the privacy of children, Prodigy participates in the iKeepSafe Safe Harbor program. Prodigy has been granted the iKeepSafe Privacy California Student Badge, signifying that our products have been reviewed and approved for having policies and practices surrounding the collection, use, maintenance and disclosure of personal information from children consistent with program guidelines, including The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and The Family Education Rights and Protection Act (FERPA). To learn more, visit https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/privacy-policy/ Here’s what teachers are saying about Prodigy: “I have seen students who were apprehensive about math open up and begin to enjoy working on their skills. I have also seen struggling students make improvements with as little as 10 minutes each day.” Jamie G Missouri 5th grade teacher “I have students who will tell me a new concept is easy because they have already learned how to do it on Prodigy.” Kim J Michigan 4th grade teacher Make a difference in your child's education with a Premium Membership. Easily track learning progress and provide support exactly where they need it. Prodigy can help your child love learning independently. And as they play, you’ll get data on their progress to support their learning. Prodigy Math Game's mission is to help every child in the world love learning! An optional membership is available that provides parents with extra data and tools to support their child’s learning progress and extra fun for kids through additional features. To learn more, visit https:​//www.prodigygame.com/main-en/parents/ This optional subscription is available for purchase at 99.99USD/year (or local equivalent). Payments are charged to the user’s Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period and the cost of the renewal will be provided. Auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user’s Apple ID’s Account Settings after purchase. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in the user’s Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/privacy-policy/ Terms and conditions: https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/terms-and-conditions/

About

ABCya Games

This app offers a vast collection of educational games for children from pre-kindergarten to sixth grade, focusing on math and reading skills. It provides a selection of free games weekly, with an optional subscription to unlock over 300 additional activities and new content added monthly.

Highlights
  • Over 300 educational games
  • Math and reading skills
  • Content organized by grade level
  • New content added monthly
  • No ads
  • KidSAFE Certified
Features
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A teacher-created phenomenon! Millions of kids, parents, and teachers visit ABCya.com each month, playing over 1 billion games annually. For over ten years ABCya has been one of the most popular pre-K-6+ educational gaming websites in the world! The ABCya iOS app features six free games each week. For even more access to ABCya’s award-winning content, choose an optional in-app subscription and unlock over 300 games! This app requires a connection to the internet. KEY FEATURES • Subscribe to ABCya from within this app or login to an existing account • 300+ games and activities • Fresh content added monthly • Browse by grade level • Content organized by skill • No ads PRESS The New York Times, USA Today, Parents Magazine, and Scholastic, to name just a few, have featured ABCya.com's popular educational games. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • The user may manage subscriptions & may turn off auto-renewal by going to Account Settings after purchase • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period ABCya! Games is certified by the kidSAFE Seal Program. The kidSAFE Seal Program is an independent safety certification service and seal-of-approval program designed exclusively for children-friendly websites and technologies, including kid-targeted game sites, educational services, virtual worlds, social networks, mobile apps, tablet devices, and other similar interactive services and technologies. Click on the seal or go to www.kidsafeseal.com for more information. See our full Terms and Conditions at: https://www.abcya.com/terms View our Privacy Policy at: https://www.abcya.com/privacy The ABCya Games app is kidSAFE Certified

Screenshots

Prodigy Math Game4 screens
ABCya Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Prodigy Math Game at 71% against ABCya Games's 45%. Prodigy Math Game also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (254K vs 66K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Prodigy Math Game sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and ABCya Games sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Prodigy Math Game holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 254K and 66K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Prodigy Math Game's written reviews are positive against 45% of ABCya Games's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Prodigy Math Game versus ABCya Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProdigy Math GameABCya Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (254K ratings) — better4.4 (66K ratings)
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews — better45.0% of reviews
Number of ratings254K — better66K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#87 — better#179
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProdigy Education Inc.Curiosity Media

Customer experience

Prodigy Math Game

All ratings239,323 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews2,981 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral9.0%
Negative20.4%

ABCya Games

All ratings65,247 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral5.5%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews427 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral9.6%
Negative45.4%

User reviews

Prodigy Math Game

From 254K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎓 Educational and fun
  • 🤩 Engaging gameplay
  • ⭐ Great for learning math
  • 👍 Customizable characters
  • 🤖 Adaptive to skill level

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive membership
  • 🔒 Too many member-only features
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🤯 Aggressive membership marketing
  • 🤔 Confusing pet evolution system

ABCya Games

From 66K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Educational and fun learning games
  • 👍 Engaging and interactive experience
  • 🚀 Variety of games and activities

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription required to access full game library
  • 🔒 Forced account creation to play games
  • 🤔 Free games limited to only 6 per week

Bugs and requests

Prodigy Math Game

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Stuck on certain quests/battles
  • Inconsistent save data across devices
  • Unresponsive or freezing during battles
  • Incorrect question answers not registering
  • Inability to access certain areas/features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add trading and gifting system
  • Improve non-member accessibility
  • Expand free content and features
  • Optimize app performance on tablets
  • Provide more customization options

ABCya Games

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Certain games not loading or crashing
  • Sound issues on newer devices
  • Login/account problems preventing access

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free games available without subscription
  • Ability to play full game library without account
  • Option to purchase individual games instead of subscription

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Prodigy Math Game

Subscriptions9
  • Core Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Ultra Monthly$25.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Prodigy Math Game Subscription$59.991 Year
  • Prodigy Math Game Subscription$74.991 Year
  • Core Yearly$74.991 Year
  • Prodigy Math Game$99.991 Year
  • Plus Yearly$114.991 Year
  • Ultra Yearly$154.991 Year
One-time1
  • Magicoin 530$9.99
5 purchases

ABCya Games

Subscriptions5
  • Legacy$9.991 Month
  • ABCya Family Monthly$9.991 Month
  • ABCya Family 6-month$49.006 Months
Show 2 more
  • ABCya Family Yearly$79.001 Year
  • ABCya Classroom Yearly$299.001 Year

Questions

Is Prodigy Math Game free?
Prodigy Math Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ABCya Games free?
ABCya Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Prodigy Math Game or ABCya Games?
Prodigy Math Game is rated higher. Prodigy Math Game averages 4.8 out of 5 from 254K ratings, while ABCya Games averages 4.4 from 66K ratings.
Do Prodigy Math Game or ABCya Games have ads?
Neither Prodigy Math Game nor ABCya Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prodigy Math Game or ABCya Games?
Prodigy Math Game ships an update every 5 weeks, and ABCya Games every 5 weeks. Most recently, Prodigy Math Game was updated on November 7, 2026 and ABCya Games on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Prodigy Math Game or ABCya Games?
Prodigy Math Game currently peaks at #87 in the App Store charts, and ABCya Games at #179. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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