# Prodigy Math Game vs Awakening

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Prodigy Math Game at 252K against Awakening's 26K. Prodigy Math Game also leads on chart position (#125 vs unranked). Awakening's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 71%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prodigy Math Game sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Awakening sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Prodigy Math Game against 4.8 for Awakening. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prodigy Math Game has 252K ratings behind it against 26K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Prodigy Math Game's written reviews are positive against 82% of Awakening's.

Prodigy Math Game ships an update every 5 weeks, Awakening monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prodigy Math Game | Awakening |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (252K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodigy-math-game/id950795722/reviews) | **[4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awakening-fun-math-games/id1512025842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **252K** | 26K |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prodigy Education Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/950795721) | [Legends of Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512025841) |

## What reviewers say

### Prodigy Math Game

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

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Education, #131 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


### Awakening

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awakening-fun-math-games/id1512025842)

Engage in an immersive world where learning math and science is an adventure. Battle creatures, customize avatars, and explore a vibrant community while mastering educational concepts through fun games and challenges.

**Highlights:** Immersive learning world, Battle and collect Beasties, Avatar and home customization, 2,000+ mini math/science games, Multiplayer interaction, Curriculum-based learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| one month subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Awakening six month | $42.99 | per 6 months |
| Awakening One Year | $59.90 | per year |
| One Year Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Small Sundrops Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Sundrops Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Sundrops Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Sundrops Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🏫 Helpful for learning math and science
- 🎨 Customizable avatars and beasties
- 🤝 Ability to battle and interact with friends
- 🏆 Rewarding progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🤑 Adventure pass paywall for certain features
- 🗺️ Confusing navigation and map system
- 🔊 Repetitive voice acting
- 🏃‍♀️ Difficulty in getting around the world

**Reported bugs**

- Players getting stuck or glitched during battles
- Disappearing or invisible players on the screen
- Inconsistent login and progress saving issues
- Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add a trading system for beasties and items
- Implement a more robust friend system with chat
- Expand customization options for avatars and houses
- Introduce new game modes and mini-games
- Improve the map and navigation experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prodigy Math Game free?

Prodigy Math Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Awakening free?

Awakening is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Prodigy Math Game or Awakening?

Awakening is rated higher. Prodigy Math Game averages 4.8 out of 5 from 252K ratings, while Awakening averages 4.8 from 26K ratings.

### Do Prodigy Math Game or Awakening have ads?

Neither Prodigy Math Game nor Awakening shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prodigy Math Game or Awakening?

Prodigy Math Game ships an update every 5 weeks, and Awakening monthly. Most recently, Prodigy Math Game was updated on October 24, 2026 and Awakening on October 24, 2026.

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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.*