Comparison

Beanstalk Learning vs Beadwell

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Beanstalk Learning

This interactive eBook reader allows students to download and access their digital textbooks offline. Users can customize their reading experience with portrait or landscape views and easily navigate through content. The app also provides tools for making notes and highlighting text for effective study and review.

Highlights
  • Offline eBook access
  • Portrait and landscape view
  • Thumbnail navigation
  • Note-taking
  • Text highlighting
Features
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Beanstalk is an interactive eBook reader app for Students. With Beanstalk Reader you can: 1) Download your Beanstalk eBooks and access them offline, where and when you choose 2) Select portrait or landscape view with thumbnail-based navigation 3) Make notes and highlight text as you go, or view all for convenient review

About

Beadwell

Features
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Beadwell is a calm, Montessori-inspired math practice app for children ages 5–9, from Kindergarten through Grade 3. Many learning apps rely on points, streaks, timers, and noisy rewards. Beadwell takes a different approach: short, focused practice with warm visuals, gentle feedback, and no pressure. CHILDREN CAN: • Practice counting, addition, subtraction, shapes, patterns, place value, word problems, and more • Work with objects and visual models before moving to abstract numbers and equations • Choose a math area from the Work Shelf • Complete parent-created Special Work with personal messages • Create a simple bead avatar • See calm encouragement without scores, rankings, or performance grades PARENTS CAN: • Choose the grade level and session length • View clear session summaries and skill progress • See gentle suggestions for what to practice next • Create focused practice sessions • Add optional family photos or videos for personal celebration moments • Support multiple children on one device DESIGNED FOR CALM LEARNING: • No ads • No accounts • No tracking or analytics • No subscriptions • No coins, streaks, leaderboards, or countdown timers • Works offline • All practice data stays on the device All child-facing math practice is included for free. An optional one-time Parent Toolkit purchase unlocks advanced parent reports, the mission builder, and the full learning landscape. One purchase covers all children on the device. Beadwell is designed for families who want focused math practice without turning learning into a noisy game.

Screenshots

Beanstalk Learning4 screens
Beadwell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beanstalk Learning at none against Beadwell's 1. Beanstalk Learning also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Beadwell's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 9 months). On price, 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. Beadwell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Beanstalk Learning asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beanstalk Learning ships an update every 9 months, Beadwell every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Beanstalk Learning versus Beadwell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeanstalk LearningBeadwell
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeanstalk LearningCarunel Studio

In-app purchases

None

Beanstalk Learning

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Beadwell

One-time1
  • Parent Toolkit$6.99

Questions

Is Beanstalk Learning free?
Beanstalk Learning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beadwell free?
Beadwell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beanstalk Learning or Beadwell have ads?
Neither Beanstalk Learning nor Beadwell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beanstalk Learning or Beadwell?
Beanstalk Learning ships an update every 9 months, and Beadwell every 10 days. Most recently, Beanstalk Learning was updated on October 12, 2026 and Beadwell on October 5, 2026.

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