Mathigon vs SplashLearn

Mathigon is a free mathematics learning app for web, iOS and Android. It describes itself as a mix of interactive textbook and virtual tutor. Courses are divided into small sections with problems, simulations, patterns and other interactive components. A knowledge graph is used to adapt course content, while the virtual tutor provides tailored hints and encouragement. Illustrations, narratives, real-life applications, puzzles and historical context are used in the courses. Polypad includes more than 50 virtual manipulatives, along with dynamic geometry, graph plotting and sharing. Teachers can track student progress, view saved Polypad canvases and import student rosters from Google Classroom. Mathigon also offers free webinars, tutorial videos and a library of more than 50 free student activities and teaching ideas. Most parts follow WCAG 2.1 AA, according to Mathigon, and course audio narration is available in English. Offline access and parent reporting are listed features. Use is limited to non-commercial purposes unless a commercial licensing agreement is arranged. Mathigon says it cannot promise when courses marked under construction will be finished. Its free plan is listed for students, teachers and parents.

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.