ALEKS vs SplashLearn

ALEKS8.8Visit SplashLearn8.3Visit

Higher score ALEKS #5 in Math Learning Apps 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit ALEKS

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SplashLearn #9 in Math Learning Apps 8.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit SplashLearn

• ALEKS fits best

  Deep adaptive mastery tracking

• SplashLearn fits best

  Elementary learners and family tracking

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Side by side

Feature	ALEKS 8.8/10 Visit ↗	SplashLearn 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.3
Ranking	#5 in Math Learning Apps	#9 in Math Learning Apps
Best for	Deep adaptive mastery tracking	Elementary learners and family tracking
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$19.95/unit/mo	Free plan · 7-day trial
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Features ALEKS 4/5 · SplashLearn 5/5
Adaptive learning	✓	✓
Guided lessons	✓	✓
Gamified practice	✓	✓
Parent reporting	✓	✓
Offline access	—	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, iPad/iOS, Android tablets	web, iOS, Android
Learner level	Not checked yet	Elementary
Our review
Pros	Initial assessment identifies knowledge gaps and learning readiness Adaptive paths, targeted instruction, and mastery checks Detailed educator and parent progress reporting	Adaptive paths adjust practice to learner progress. Covers Pre-K through Grade 5 across core math topics. Parent reports, teacher tools, offline apps, and school integrations.
Cons	No free plan; subscriptions start at $19.95 per month Student access is limited to one course at a time No offline access is listed	Paid plan pricing varies across purchase routes and regions. The experience is focused on math rather than wider subjects. Some school features are designed for teacher and district use.
Our verdict	ALEKS is an online learning and assessment system for mathematics, chemistry, statistics, and accounting. It is designed for K–12 schools, higher education, educators, parents, homeschoolers, tutors, and individual learners. Its… Read the review →	SplashLearn is a math learning app and web platform for preschool and elementary learners through Grade 5. It combines curriculum-aligned lessons, practice activities, interactive games, printable worksheets, and personalized learning… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ALEKS — where it wins

  • Initial assessment identifies knowledge gaps and learning readiness
  • Adaptive paths, targeted instruction, and mastery checks
  • Detailed educator and parent progress reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; subscriptions start at $19.95 per month
  • Student access is limited to one course at a time
  • No offline access is listed

• SplashLearn — where it wins

  • Adaptive paths adjust practice to learner progress.
  • Covers Pre-K through Grade 5 across core math topics.
  • Parent reports, teacher tools, offline apps, and school integrations.

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plan pricing varies across purchase routes and regions.
  • The experience is focused on math rather than wider subjects.
  • Some school features are designed for teacher and district use.

• ALEKS8.8/10 · Paid

  A strong fit for learners who need targeted practice and detailed progress visibility.

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• SplashLearn8.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A broad elementary math app with adaptive practice, family tracking, and school tools.

  Visit SplashLearnFull verdict →