Comparison

Prodigy Math Game vs Clever

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

Clever

Provides secure access to digital learning resources for students through a single sign-on portal. Enables easy access to classroom tools and applications on iOS devices, requiring school or district setup.

Highlights
  • Single sign-on for digital learning
  • Secure access to classroom resources
  • Student portal on iOS devices
  • Login via Clever Badge or credentials
  • Powers digital learning experiences
Currently charting
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Clever powers secure digital learning experiences for more than 100,000 schools worldwide. Clever’s single-sign on portal makes it easy for teachers and students to securely access all classroom resources from a single place. This application enables students to access digital learning via Clever Portal on iOS devices. Students will be able to login to a dedicated Clever student portal within the application by scanning their Clever Badge or signing in with their Clever credentials. Using this application requires that your school or district is set up with Clever. If you don't have Clever, ask your school or district technology team to sign up at clever.com/signup.

Screenshots

Prodigy Math Game4 screens
Clever2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Prodigy Math Game at 4.8 against Clever's 2.7. Prodigy Math Game also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 34%) and ratings volume (239K vs 9.9K). Clever's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and chart position (#30 vs #126). On price, update cadence, 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. Prodigy Math Game sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Clever asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Prodigy Math Game holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prodigy Math Game has 239K ratings behind it against 9.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Prodigy Math Game's written reviews are positive against 34% of Clever's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Prodigy Math Game versus Clever: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProdigy Math GameClever
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (239K ratings) — better2.7 (9.9K ratings)
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews — better34.2% of reviews
Number of ratings239K — better9.9K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#126#30 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProdigy Education Inc.Clever Inc.

Customer experience

Prodigy Math Game

All ratings239,323 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews2,759 reviews
Positive71.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative19.9%

Clever

All ratings9,736 ratings
Positive40.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews380 reviews
Positive34.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative59.2%

User reviews

Prodigy Math Game

From 239K 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

Clever

From 9.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for school assignments
  • 🚀 Easy access to learning resources
  • 💡 Integrates with various educational apps

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Login issues and redirection to website
  • 🤔 Confusing user experience with badge requirement
  • 😕 Frustrating for students with ADHD or learning disabilities

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

Clever

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes or freezes frequently
  • Compatibility issues with older devices or operating systems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow login without badge
  • Improve mobile functionality and app experience
  • Provide more engaging and customizable learning content

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Prodigy Math Game

Subscriptions9
  • Core Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Ultra Monthly$25.991 Month
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  • 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-time6
  • Magicoin 530$9.99
  • Magicoin 1000$9.99
  • Magicoin 1100$19.99
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  • Magicoin 2200$19.99
  • Magicoin 2100$34.99
  • Magicoin 6000$99.99
None

Clever

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prodigy Math Game free?
Prodigy Math Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clever free?
Clever is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Prodigy Math Game or Clever?
Prodigy Math Game is rated higher. Prodigy Math Game averages 4.8 out of 5 from 239K ratings, while Clever averages 2.7 from 9.9K ratings.
Do Prodigy Math Game or Clever have ads?
Neither Prodigy Math Game nor Clever shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prodigy Math Game or Clever?
Prodigy Math Game ships an update every 5 weeks, and Clever every 5 weeks. Most recently, Prodigy Math Game was updated on September 25, 2026 and Clever on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Prodigy Math Game or Clever?
Prodigy Math Game currently peaks at #126 in the App Store charts, and Clever at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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