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BrainPOP alternatives

BrainPOP users often look for alternatives due to its cost, technical issues, and limited free content. Alternatives like Duolingo, Prodigy Math Game, IXL, Braindom, and Peak offer different approaches to learning and brain training.

Why users look for alternatives to BrainPOP

The alternatives

Duolingo
4.7★ · 5,318,514 ratings · Free

Duolingo offers a fun and engaging way to learn new languages, as well as chess and math, with many users finding it an easy and motivating tool R64. It provides a second chance on mistakes and uses gamification to keep users motivated R64.

Better for: Duolingo is better for individuals who want to learn a new language, chess, or math in a free, gamified, and engaging format R64. It suits those who appreciate immediate feedback and motivational features R64. However, users should be aware of frequent ads and potential issues with energy limitations for non-subscribers R53R56R60.

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Prodigy Math Game
4.8★ · 236,780 ratings · Free

Prodigy Math Game combines learning math with a fun, engaging game experience, helping children focus on math and learn concepts like fractions R66. It's used in classrooms and allows for tournaments .

Better for: Prodigy Math Game is better for children and students who need to improve their math skills and prefer a game-based learning environment R66. It's particularly suited for those who enjoy competitive elements like tournaments in a classroom setting . However, it has significant paywalls and ads that limit the experience for non-members R65R67R68.

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IXL
4.3★ · 202,086 ratings · Free

IXL is a comprehensive learning app that helps users with subjects like math, Spanish, reading, and language arts, providing practice and support for struggling students . It is described as useful for summer learning and helps with subjects R83.

Better for: IXL is better for students who need extensive practice and support across various academic subjects, especially math R81. It suits those who benefit from repeated exposure to material to make progress . However, users should be prepared for a challenging experience where incorrect answers can significantly reduce progress, potentially causing frustration or anxiety R79R82.

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Braindom
4.6★ · 164,128 ratings · Free

Braindom offers fun and funny puzzle-based gameplay R94R95.

Better for: Braindom is better for users looking for quick, entertaining brain puzzles R94R95. However, it is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads, often appearing after every short level, making the game nearly unplayable for many free users R93R96R98. Users can remove ads for $5 R95.

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Peak
4.7★ · 146,197 ratings · Free

Peak provides challenging brain training games designed to improve brain function, focus, and capacity R108. It offers a variety of games and tracks metrics over time, which users find beneficial for cognitive awareness .

Better for: Peak is better for adults, including those with conditions like adult ADD, dyslexia, or severe TBI, who want to engage in daily brain workouts to improve cognitive skills . It suits users who enjoy competing against themselves and tracking their progress . However, the free version is very limited due to numerous ads, and some users report issues with subscriptions and customer service R109R110.

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Stick with BrainPOP if

You should stick with BrainPOP if you find its educational videos and quizzes fun and effective for learning various subjects like mathematics, science, and social studies, and if you are willing to pay for a subscription . It is also suitable if you appreciate its ability to make learning enjoyable and help with school topics .

Evidence note: No alternative had too few reviews to judge.

Frequently asked

Is BrainPOP free to use?
BrainPOP is not entirely free; while it may offer some free videos or a free trial, users generally need to pay for a subscription to access the full content, which many find expensive R4R10R12R14.
What kind of technical issues does BrainPOP have?
BrainPOP users report various technical issues, including connection errors, videos not playing, the app crashing, inability to type in text boxes for account creation, and sound problems R1R6R7R17.
Does BrainPOP offer family plans?
BrainPOP does offer a family plan, but it is limited to only two child profiles, requiring users with more than two children to purchase an additional plan R33.
Is Duolingo completely free?
Duolingo is free to use for learning languages and other skills, but it includes ads and an 'energy' system that can limit gameplay for non-subscribers, pushing them towards a paid 'Super' version R53R56R60R64.
Are there many ads in Braindom?
Braindom is heavily criticized for having an excessive number of ads, with users reporting an ad after almost every short level, making the game nearly unplayable for many, although ads can be removed for $5 R93R95R96R98.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] BrainPOP 1/5 · US Horrid: Lots of money + did not work do not get!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. [R4] BrainPOP 1/5 · US Straight up lie: So I went to go download some learning games and then I downloaded it and it said it had a free trial and I’m not allowed to have games that cost money so I deleted it and searched games that don’t cost money for learning and it came up and it’s literally a straight up lie
  3. [R10] BrainPOP 1/5 · US It was free for me but then I had to pay I don’t think you should use this: It used to be free but then I had to pay so much money
  4. [R11] BrainPOP 5/5 · US More more more more more more more: Pls make it free
  5. [R6] BrainPOP 3/5 · US Error: There is a connection error and it won’t let me play any videos
  6. [R7] BrainPOP 1/5 · US Why can’t I type?: Basically when I am trying to make an account, it immediately goes out of the text box and doesn’t let me type at all.
  7. [R17] BrainPOP 4/5 · US Discovered a new bug: I can’t hear anything. I checked my sound and it is on. Please fix it.
  8. [R9] BrainPOP 3/5 · US A few questions but it is good: I like it but where do you do the quizzes and where are the rest of the movies but helping me because I am going to 4 grade But it is good.👌😀
  9. [R12] BrainPOP 3/5 · US Read: I love this app so much because it makes learning fun but your also only limited to the free movies which makes it not as fun and limited to what you can learn which makes it hard to find a good video.
  10. [R21] BrainPOP 3/5 · US This is okay: I couldn’t watch all the ones except the free movies and the featured movie
  11. [R24] BrainPOP 3/5 · GB Well...: Depending on what subjects you're interested in depends on what your subjected to.. If you're not a premium member there aren't many free movies you can watch.. But great to find out a few things you didn't know.
  12. [R31] BrainPOP 2/5 · US Boring: My kid said it is boring and likes super teacher better and I can’t sign in so plz do something about it.but it is still fun and educational my other kid likes it so plz make it unboring
  13. [R41] BrainPOP 1/5 · US My review: I rate it a one star because it is boring and has no meaning
  14. [R45] BrainPOP 1/5 · US Bruh: Eh not that good
  15. [R47] BrainPOP 1/5 · GB Ok but quite simple: Hi my son likes this app and I think it is quite useful for his education but whenever I look at a video I see that they don’t go into detail at all eg. “This is an engine it runs on gas to make pistons move the wheels” and I think until they fix that I’m probably going to stick to books instead of the app. Over all I’m not very pleased by brain pop
  16. [R3] BrainPOP 3/5 · US Octopi is not a word: I was working with my elementary school students and was doing a “quiz” with them and stopped because your company used the word octopi for the plural of octopus. That is not a correct plural. Please fix this ASAP
  17. [R13] BrainPOP 1/5 · US 🤬Disease my foot!!!!!🤬: ADHD is not a disease it’s a wonderful way to think, and learn and be a person, so you better make autism and ADHD more positive because it is!
  18. [R33] BrainPOP 2/5 · US 2 kids only!: I have 3 Kids and the “family”plan only allows for 2 kids. When you go to their website it states, “ Is it possible to set up a Family plan with more than two child profiles? Not at this time. However, if you have more than two children, you can purchase a second Family plan.” Seriously!? I am not paying 20 more dollars for another family plan. Ill be back when i can add all my kid
  19. [R52] Duolingo 4/5 · US Fouling: It helps me learn but sometimes Misunderstands me
  20. [R53] Duolingo 3/5 · US Great game: This game is amazing. It’s both learning and fun. My only problem is that they flood you with ads and when you use up all your energy to try and learn your new language like I’m learning Japanese I can get through like half of a lesson and then all my energy is gone maybe give more opportunities for energy
  21. [R54] Duolingo 1/5 · US Threatening: This app is fun but you better keep your streak alive or duo will start threatening you and the app icon will change. My suggestion is turn the notifications off.
  22. [R56] Duolingo 3/5 · US Super: Duolingo has helped a lot and I was planning on getting super but I feel like I can’t do anything without an advertisement for it and I can’t enjoy learning about things if I’m being forced to buy the better quality version!
  23. [R65] Prodigy Math Game 2/5 · US Paywalls: It’s fun but to have an actually good time you have to pay for a stupid membership. Also it hits you with an ad every time you try to do something. I also keep getting stuck in some screens because I clocked off of a ad. This made me lose progress and made me unhappy
  24. [R66] Prodigy Math Game 5/5 · US Great: It’s helping me learn better and I kinda teaches not to go that fast🫥
  25. [R67] Prodigy Math Game 3/5 · US Review: Glitchy and your character is very weak if you don’t get the membership but fun
  26. [R68] Prodigy Math Game 1/5 · US Why Prodigy is No Longer Fun: I used to play this game free version and get annoyed about the “get our membership” and be jealous of my friends who had them. I never asked my parents because I knew the answer would be no or pay yourself and I didn’t want to pay so I never did and stoped playing for a while then I came back a year later all of my ela prodigy gone and get our better memberships and
  27. [R79] IXL 1/5 · US 😭😭😭😭: Guys why are we putting our self through this mess. My mental health is down the drain and I’ve sat at my counter in TEARS Because of this. If you like feeling distraught this get this app otherwise RUNNNN.. I’ve spent to much time on this app we need to get rid of this
  28. [R81] IXL 3/5 · US Glitching Problems: This is good for learning, but sometimes when I go to this app and I do sixth grade math the thing latterly glitches and thinks I’m wrong. But, it’s still a good App for math. Honestly I think it’s just me.
  29. [R82] IXL 2/5 · US It’s ok but…….: Ixl is a really good learning app don’t get me wrong and it’s really helpful except some of the answers can be really frustrating even when your in a young grade plus when your at 99% and you get it wrong you go all the way back to 83% and it can be really frustrating I remember when I was younger and I was on a role and I got the answer right but I apparently put it the wrong way
  30. [R83] IXL 5/5 · US It is great.: Vary useful over the summer
  31. [R93] Braindom 1/5 · US All Ads: 99% ads for 5 seconds of gameplay.
  32. [R94] Braindom 5/5 · US Love: It’s so funny
  33. [R95] Braindom 3/5 · US Good but a lot of ads: It’s fun but the ads are aggressive. I found you can remove ads for $5 though, which is reasonable.
  34. [R96] Braindom 1/5 · US Too many ads make it unplayable: Most of the levels take about 15 seconds or so to beat and every one of them is then followed by a 30 second ad. Makes it unplayable. Don’t waste your time downloading.
  35. [R107] Peak 1/5 · US how hard to make a widget?: how hard to make a widget?
  36. [R108] Peak 5/5 · US Good stuff: Challenging, but straight-forward enough that my low-budget brain can grasp it.
  37. [R109] Peak 3/5 · US Used to love this app: I’ve been using this app off and on for several years and have absolutely loved it. This week, every time I’ve tried to use my pro subscription, it will not allow me. I’ve contacted support but have had no response. Just an app I pay for I cannot use. I tried restarting my phone, I tried deleting the app, I tried restoring the purchase, I tried creating a new account - I get
  38. [R110] Peak 1/5 · US Subscription does NOT work and Poor Customer Service: Purchased the annual pro plan 1 week ago and made several attempts to log in. Followed all the online instructions and reach out to the customer service. Peak’s customer service response is excruciatingly slow, I had to remind and follow up 6 times and wait more than 24 hours to get a simple response on what to do next. Highly recommend for f
  39. [R14] BrainPOP 5/5 · US Brain pop: YALL NEED TO MAKE THIS APP FREE WITHIN THE APP NO SUBS COME ONE YALL BEEN AROUND FOR YEARS I LIVE BRAIN POP BUT I DONT WANNA PAY FOR IT
  40. [R60] Duolingo 2/5 · US Go back to hearts: Switching to energy was the worst thing that could have been done. Now we have to wait for our energy to recharge which takes half a day or longer. If we don’t want to wait we’re either forced to get super or forced to watch ads or pay with gems which is honestly such a waste compared to hearts.
  41. [R64] Duolingo 5/5 · US Easy way to learn a different language/skill!!: I love this game it’s so fun and an easy way to learn a different language/skill! It gives you a second chance/try at something you may have made a mistake on. It also has fun stuff to keep you motivated! Also it’s free!! Downloaded it now!
  42. [R98] Braindom 3/5 · US Constant adds: Fun but it’s like 2 adds after every level uninstalling

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store