Hopster review
A preschool entertainment library with offline content and parent viewing reports.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Hopster is an ad-free educational entertainment service for preschool children, especially ages two to six. It brings together educational television shows, learning games, books, music, drawing, colouring and painting activities. The learning content covers phonics, numeracy, creativity, empathy and communication, giving families one place for both screen entertainment and early-learning activities. Parents can also access monthly reports covering what children watch, read and play.
The subscription structure includes monthly, quarterly, six-month and annual options, with premium content and downloads included across the paid plans. A seven-day free trial is available. Pricing varies by region, and the service is available through the web, iOS and Android. Offline downloads support use away from an internet connection, while responsible autoplay limits and the ad-free child-focused environment are designed around preschool viewing. Families comparing plans should check the subscription terms presented for their region before choosing a billing period.
Hopster’s main strength is breadth within the preschool category: children can move between shows, phonics and numeracy games, books, music, and creative activities rather than relying on video alone. The monthly reports add a parent-facing view of activity. Its scope is less suited to schools or structured teaching programs because it does not provide classroom tools or administrator analytics. Families seeking a home entertainment and learning library should find the combination of content types, mobile access and downloads relevant; organizations needing classroom management, administrative reporting or broader education workflows should choose a different type of product.
Hopster pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Combines shows, games, books, music, drawing and painting
- Offers offline downloads across web, iOS and Android
- Provides monthly reports on viewing, reading and playing
- Where it doesn't
- Does not include classroom tools or administrator analytics
- Paid subscription pricing varies by region
- Support is provided through email
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