GCompris vs SplashLearn

GCompris is an educational software suite for children aged 2 to 10, with more than 100 activities and more in development. Its activities cover computer discovery, reading, arithmetic, science, geography, games, colors, shapes, Braille and telling time. Designed for learning and training inside or outside the classroom, it works without an Internet connection. Educators can choose activity levels to match each child's skill, and the GCompris-teachers companion lets teachers create customized datasets and receive pupils' results for some activities. The application privacy policy says it does not request or record user-provided information or collect information automatically. GCompris is free and available for Android, Linux, macOS and Windows; downloads also include Raspberry Pi. The download page notes that the latest version is not yet available for macOS. There is no iOS version, as the FAQ says iOS building and publishing requirements conflict with the software's licenses. The project is hosted and developed by the KDE community and released under the GNU Affero General Public License.

SplashLearn is a game-based math and English learning program for elementary learners from Pre-K through Grade 5. It combines guided lessons and practice with more than 8,000 activities, including skill-based games, an interactive book library, live classes, and printable worksheets. Its math and reading curriculum aligns with Common Core, and personalized learning paths use a child’s performance and progress to shape recommendations and daily milestones. Parents can review weekly reports by subject, topic, and skill. The program supports use at home and in classrooms, and offers web access plus iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire tablet apps; Chromebooks are web-compatible. Schools, districts, and teachers can use SplashLearn for free. Teacher-assigned activities are also free for students at home, with 20 minutes of daily practice through classroom-linked access; other activities may require a subscription. Families can begin with a 7-day free trial. The family plan is $7.49 a month when billed annually.