Comparison

Prodigy Math Game vs ARpedia

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

ARpedia

This app uses augmented reality to bring stories and learning experiences to life for children. It transforms ordinary surfaces into interactive canvases for educational adventures, allowing for hands-free engagement with virtual elements.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality storytelling
  • Interactive learning experiences
  • Hands-free AR engagement
  • Transforms surfaces into learning canvases
  • Immersive educational adventures
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Introducing ARpedia: Explore, Learn, and Interact with the World of Augmented Reality! Embark on an exciting journey of active reading for children with ARpedia, where the magic of Augmented Reality (AR) technology brings stories to life in a whole new way. Powered by Spotty (essential), ARpedia transforms ordinary surfaces into captivating learning canvases. As you place the app over a surface, a myriad of AR content comes to life, seamlessly merging the digital world with the physical. What sets ARpedia apart is its hands-free experience, enabling users to dive into a world of interactive AR content without any constraints. Engage with the AR world around you, using both hands freely to immerse yourself in educational adventures. With ARpedia, the possibilities for interaction are boundless. Step into the shoes of a firefighter and extinguish virtual flames, feed dinosaurs as if they were right in front of you, or safely conduct daring chemistry experiments – all through the power of AR. Experience the thrill of unbridled interaction as you explore and learn. ARpedia invites users to unleash their creativity, curiosity, and imagination in a digital realm where the lines between reality and imagination blur. Discover the joy of seamless interaction with ARpedia. Download the app today and let your imagination run wild!

Screenshots

Prodigy Math Game4 screens
ARpedia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARpedia at none against Prodigy Math Game's 15. ARpedia also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Prodigy Math Game's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 50%) and chart position (#133 vs unranked). 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. ARpedia asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prodigy Math Game ships an update every 5 weeks, ARpedia every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Prodigy Math Game versus ARpedia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProdigy Math GameARpedia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (239K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings239K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#133 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB472 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProdigy Education Inc.Woongjin Thinkbig Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Prodigy Math Game

All ratings239,323 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews2,895 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative20.4%

ARpedia

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

ARpedia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 3 more
  • Magicoin 2200$19.99
  • Magicoin 2100$34.99
  • Magicoin 6000$99.99
None

ARpedia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prodigy Math Game free?
Prodigy Math Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ARpedia free?
ARpedia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Prodigy Math Game or ARpedia have ads?
Neither Prodigy Math Game nor ARpedia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prodigy Math Game or ARpedia?
Prodigy Math Game ships an update every 5 weeks, and ARpedia every 3 weeks. Most recently, Prodigy Math Game was updated on October 19, 2026 and ARpedia on October 13, 2026.

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