Comparison

Prodigy Math Game vs Sierra Math

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

Sierra Math

This app provides focused math practice for third graders, aligning with California's Common Core standards. It offers clear explanations for incorrect answers and tracks mastery over time, with weekly summaries for parents. Practice is available offline and designed for concentration, not distraction.

Highlights
  • 10-question practice sessions
  • Grade-appropriate explanations
  • Skill mastery tracking
  • Weekly parent summaries
  • Offline practice
  • No distracting game mechanics
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Ten calm minutes. Real math. No game. I built Sierra Math for my own daughter's Grade 3 practice, so it's made the way I'd want it as a parent: something you can check once a week and actually trust. No loot boxes. No coin economy. No flashy game loop. Just clear practice, honest feedback, and real progress you can see. HOW IT WORKS Your child picks up where they left off with one clear "Start Practice" button. No menus to get lost in. Each session is 10 questions covering California Grade 3 math standards, mixing multiple-choice and numeric-entry questions. Wrong answers come with a simple, grade-appropriate explanation, not just a red X. Skills are marked mastered only after consistent accuracy over time, not after one lucky session. BUILT FOR FOCUS, NOT DISTRACTION A simple daily streak keeps practice going without turning learning into a slot machine. Small mastery and streak badges celebrate real progress. No points, no store, no currency to manage. Every screen is calm and clear. Kids get an obvious next step. Parents get real signal. FOR PARENTS A clear weekly summary: questions answered, accuracy, current streak, and which skills need more practice. Grade-level progress you can actually read, not a wall of stats. One local child profile. No required account. No login for your kid to remember. Practice works fully offline. No internet connection needed to generate questions. WHY CALIFORNIA GRADE 3 MATH Every skill in Sierra Math is mapped directly to California's math standards and reviewed before it ships. It works well as a homeschool supplement, after-school practice, or a summer refresher, basically anywhere a kid needs steady, standards-aligned reps. Right now we're focused on Grade 3 only, because I'd rather get one grade genuinely right than rush out six that are half-baked. More grades are coming. SUBSCRIPTION Sierra Math offers a free trial, followed by an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription. You can cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings before the trial ends to avoid being charged. If you want a daily math habit that feels like practice, not a game, and progress you can actually trust, give it a try. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Prodigy Math Game4 screens
Sierra Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Prodigy Math Game at 255K against Sierra Math's 1. Prodigy Math Game also leads on chart position (#113 vs unranked). Sierra Math's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Sierra Math sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sierra Math holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prodigy Math Game has 255K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Prodigy Math Game versus Sierra Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProdigy Math GameSierra Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (255K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings255K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#113 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProdigy Education Inc.Tedi Widjaja

Customer experience

Prodigy Math Game

All ratings239,323 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews2,999 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative20.4%

Sierra Math

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Sierra Math

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
2 purchases

Sierra Math

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly · Best Value14 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Prodigy Math Game free?
Prodigy Math Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sierra Math free?
Sierra Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Prodigy Math Game or Sierra Math?
Sierra Math is rated higher. Prodigy Math Game averages 4.8 out of 5 from 255K ratings, while Sierra Math averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Prodigy Math Game or Sierra Math have ads?
Neither Prodigy Math Game nor Sierra Math shows ads.

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