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Boddle vs Synthesis Tutor

Boddle

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Synthesis Tutor

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FigureBoddleSynthesis Tutor
Price from$4.08/mo$29/mo
Free planYes—
Free trial—Yes
Open source——
WebYesYes
iOSYesYes
AndroidYesYes
Plans published88
Spec score · Math Learning Apps9.0 (#7)8.6 (#19)
AccessibilityBoddle says it is working toward WCAG 2.1 AA and supports text-to-speech, subtitles, keyboard/touch input and flexible assignment scheduling.For users under 7, text and answer choices are read aloud automatically, and users can adjust the Tutor's voice speed.
Free planYesYes
FundingGaebler reports a $3 million seed round announced September 24, 2022, led by Alpine Ventures with several co-investors.Crunchbase lists three funding rounds and investors including O'Shaughnessy Ventures, while the dollar amounts are obscured.
Praise: engagementA teacher reviewer says students enjoy the worlds, levels, customization and class battles, while short videos explain incorrect answers.Trustpilot reviewers repeatedly describe children enjoying the program, becoming excited about math and practicing independently.
PrivacyBoddle states it complies with COPPA, FERPA, and SOPPA and holds KidSafeSeal certification.Synthesis's privacy policy says it applies to personal data collected when creating an account for and using Synthesis Tutor.
Rating on Apple App Store4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings.4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings
Rating on Trustpilot2.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews.4.4 out of 5 from 319 reviews
SupportBoddle directs users to its support center and provides contact by email at [email protected].The company lists [email protected] for email inquiries.
System requirementsSupported browsers are Chrome 57+, Firefox 52+ and Safari 11+; minimum network speed is 376 kb/s and 1 Mb/s is recommended.The iPad app requires iPadOS 16 or later; Android tablets require Android 13 or later and an 8-inch-or-larger screen; 4 GB RAM and a 50 Mbps connection are recommended.
What it doesBoddle is a game-based K–6 practice platform covering math, English language arts and science.Synthesis Tutor is an adaptive AI math tutor for children approximately ages 5–11 covering K–5 mathematics.

Plans

Boddle

  • FreeFree
  • Premium Annual$4.08 a month
  • Premium Monthly$9.99 a month
  • BasicFree
  • Monthly Premium$9.99 a month
  • Monthly Premium$9.99 a month
  • Yearly Premium$48.99 a year
  • Yearly Premium$69.99 a year

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Synthesis Tutor

  • Individual Monthly$45 a month
  • Individual Annual$348 a year
  • Individual Lifetime$999 a month
  • Family Monthly$70 a month
  • Family Annual$400 a year
  • Family Lifetime$1,499 a month
  • Individual Lifetime$999, paid once
  • Family Lifetime$1,499, paid once

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In their own words

Boddle

Boddle is a K–6 learning game with math, English language arts, and science content for classrooms, families, and homeschoolers. Its learning roadmap adjusts material to a learner's performance. Student tools include text-to-speech, question explanations, a sketch scratchpad, and placement testing. Teachers can assign standards-aligned skills and review mastery reports by student, skill, and standard. Google Classroom and Clever provide single sign-on and roster syncing. The premium page describes more than 2,000 skills and over 48,500 questions, rationales, and explainer videos. Boddle says its full learning platform is free for every teacher and school, with Premium as an optional add-on. The Basic plan includes all learning content and more than 35,000 questions for students. Listed Premium prices are $4.08 per month billed annually and $9.99 per month billed monthly. Boddle runs in web browsers on Chromebooks and laptops, with iOS 12+ and Android 9+ apps. It states that it complies with COPPA, FERPA, and SOPPA and holds KidSafeSeal certification.

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Synthesis Tutor

Synthesis Tutor is a personalized math learning product for children ages 5–11, covering standard K–5 topics such as counting, arithmetic, fractions and algebraic thinking. Lessons target gaps in a child’s knowledge and use real-time micro-assessments to check understanding before advancing. For children under 7, text and answer choices are read aloud automatically, and voice speed can be adjusted. The Tutor is available in English and Spanish on the web and iOS, with other languages in progress. Schools, classrooms, homeschooling pods and districts can inquire through an interest form. A seven-day trial is listed, though the facts do not specify a free plan. Individual Monthly costs $35 a month for one child; Family Monthly is $29 a month for up to seven children. Annual and lifetime options are also listed, including Family Annual at $119 a year for up to seven children.

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