Head-to-head · Apps For Kids
SplashLearn vs Prodigy Math
SplashLearn leads on 0 checks, Prodigy Math on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSplashLearn · 8.7/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly SplashLearn
SplashLearn scores higher on our rubric for apps for kids: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
SplashLearn is the better fit for pre-K to Grade 5 math and reading practice. Prodigy Math is the better fit for students in grades 1–8 who enjoy math games.
- SplashLearn fits best
Pre-K to Grade 5 math and reading practice
- Prodigy Math fits best
Students in grades 1–8 who enjoy math games
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Side by side
| Feature | SplashLearn 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Prodigy Math 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #5 in Apps For Kids | #7 in Apps For Kids |
| Best for | Pre-K to Grade 5 math and reading practice | Students in grades 1–8 who enjoy math games |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan · 7-day trial | $58.95/user/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR | GDPR |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features SplashLearn 0/3 · Prodigy Math 0/3 | ||
| Offline use | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Parent dashboard | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Child profiles | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Age range | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Learning focus | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported languages | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | SplashLearn provides web and mobile learning for children from Pre-K through Grade 5, with math and reading content for home or classroom practice. Its math activities combine skill-based games with learning paths that adapt to progress… Read the review → |
Prodigy Math turns curriculum-aligned math practice for grades 1–8 into a fantasy role-playing game. Students answer adaptive questions while completing quests and battles, and can earn rewards as they progress. Core math learning content… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SplashLearn — where it wins
- Personalized paths adapt to learner progress and grade level.
- Parent and teacher reports track progress and performance.
- Printable worksheets and lesson plans support offline practice.
Where it doesn't
- The stated learner range ends at Grade 5.
- Its subject focus is math and reading rather than a broad curriculum.
- Game rewards center on coins and unlockable animated pets.
Prodigy Math — where it wins
- Adapts math questions to student progress and learning needs
- Combines curriculum-aligned practice with quests, battles, and rewards
- Provides teacher reports and a parent dashboard for progress tracking
Where it doesn't
- Paid memberships are billed annually per child
- Science and English memberships require higher-priced tiers
- Teacher reports and classroom tools may not suit families seeking only practice
- SplashLearn8.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
Adaptive math and reading practice with games, reports, and printable worksheets.
Visit SplashLearnFull verdict → - Prodigy Math8.5/10 · Free plan
Free core math practice pairs adaptive questions with a fantasy role-playing game.
Visit ProdigyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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