# Prodigy Math Game vs Clever

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 (#22 vs #119). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Prodigy Math Game | Clever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (239K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodigy-math-game/id950795722/reviews)** | [2.7 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever/id1134186971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **239K** | 9.9K |
| Positive reviews | **71.2% of reviews** | 34.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #119 | **#22** |
| Size | 42 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prodigy Education Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/950795721) | [Clever Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141493030) |

## What reviewers say

### Prodigy Math Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodigy-math-game/id950795722)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Education, #123 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Core Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Ultra Monthly | $25.99 | per month |
| Prodigy Math Game Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Prodigy Math Game Subscription | $74.99 | per year |
| Core Yearly | $74.99 | per year |
| Prodigy Math Game | $99.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly | $114.99 | per year |
| Ultra Yearly | $154.99 | per year |
| Magicoin 530 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Magicoin 1000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Magicoin 1100 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Magicoin 2200 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Magicoin 2100 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Magicoin 6000 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Clever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever/id1134186971)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #119 in the App Store charts, and Clever at #22. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*