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BrainPOP vs Prodigy Math Game

BrainPOP 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner BrainPOP
Prodigy Math Game 4.8★ · Free to download 60

BrainPOP is better for general educational content across various subjects, while Prodigy Math Game is a better choice for focused math learning, especially if you are willing to pay for a membership.

Full reviews: BrainPOP · Prodigy Math Game

BrainPOP offers a wide range of educational videos and quizzes, praised by users for making learning fun across multiple subjects, though many free users are frustrated by limited content and paywalls. Prodigy Math Game focuses on math education through a gamified experience, which users find engaging, but it is heavily criticized for its aggressive monetization and 'pay-to-win' mechanics that disadvantage free players.

Head to head

Content & Educational Value edge: BrainPOPR2R3R8R13
BrainPOP BrainPOP is highly valued for its educational videos and quizzes across subjects like math, science, and social studies, with users finding it fun and helpful for learning and improving grades R2R8R26. However, some users note factual inaccuracies, such as the pluralization of 'octopus' R3, or perceive political content R13.
Prodigy Math Game Prodigy Math Game is praised for making math learning fun and engaging through its game format, helping users focus on math and improve skills . However, some find the math too easy for higher grades or criticize it as 'gamified addictive trash' with minimal actual math .
Ease of Use & Reliability tieR5R6R7R19
BrainPOP BrainPOP users report issues with the app crashing R19, connection errors preventing video playback R6, and difficulties with account creation or login, including typing problems R7R20 and expired accounts . Some younger users struggle with updating the app R5.
Prodigy Math Game Prodigy Math Game users frequently experience glitches, lag, and bugs, such as black boxes during battles, music stopping, and the app hanging during spell selection . Many users also report issues with logging in, losing progress, or data not saving .
Price & Value edge: BrainPOPR1R4R10R11
BrainPOP BrainPOP is frequently criticized for its paywall, with many users expressing frustration that it used to be free or that most content requires a subscription R1R4R10R11. Some users feel the subscription is worth it for the educational content , but others find the pricing for family plans restrictive .
Prodigy Math Game Prodigy Math Game faces significant criticism for its aggressive monetization and 'pay-to-win' model, where a membership is perceived as necessary for a good experience, better pets, and progression R61R64R66. Non-members feel disadvantaged and constantly badgered by ads for memberships R61.
Support & Billing edge: BrainPOPR7R20R42R100
BrainPOP BrainPOP users report issues with subscription processes, where iOS purchases don't port to family subscriptions, and website subscriptions require confirmation during business hours R42. One user also mentioned being unable to type when trying to make an account R7R20.
Prodigy Math Game Prodigy Math Game has a significant issue with billing practices, with one parent reporting a year-long subscription renewal notification on the day of renewal and being charged for the full year despite cancellation R100. Users also report a lack of response from support regarding app tracking issues .
Pick BrainPOP if

you want a broad range of educational content across various subjects, appreciate video-based learning with quizzes, and are willing to pay for a subscription to unlock full access.

Pick Prodigy Math Game if

you are looking for a highly gamified approach specifically for math learning, enjoy RPG-style gameplay, and are prepared to invest in a membership to access the full experience and avoid limitations.

Evidence note: Both apps have a strong negative sentiment regarding their pricing models, with many users feeling that the free versions are too restrictive. Prodigy Math Game's reviews are more heavily skewed towards criticism of its 'pay-to-win' mechanics and perceived greed.

Frequently asked

Is BrainPOP free?
BrainPOP offers a free tier with limited content, but most educational videos and quizzes require a paid subscription to access R4R10R12R21.
Is Prodigy Math Game truly free to play?
Prodigy Math Game is free to download and play, but many users report that the free version is heavily restricted, with essential features, better pets, and progression locked behind paid memberships R61R64R66R71.
Which app is better for general education?
BrainPOP is better for general education, offering a wide variety of subjects like science, history, and health through engaging videos and quizzes R26R35R45R59.
Which app has better customer support or billing practices?
BrainPOP has some reported issues with subscription processes not porting across platforms, but Prodigy Math Game has more severe complaints about billing, including being charged for a full year after cancellation R42R100.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] BrainPOP 5/5 · US Appppppp=/gooiood: It’s a great app especially for a 9 year old like me! So good I neeed a fake name……
  2. [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
  3. [R8] BrainPOP 5/5 · US Brain pop is awesome: I love brain pop it is so fun for me
  4. [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!
  5. [R5] BrainPOP 4/5 · US Updating: I gave it a four star because want me to update it but I don’t know how to update it and I’m not saying this is your fault I’m just nine years old so I don’t know how to update stuff.
  6. [R6] BrainPOP 3/5 · US Error: There is a connection error and it won’t let me play any videos
  7. [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.
  8. [R19] BrainPOP 1/5 · US Crashed: After SO long, BrainPOP crashed suddenly!
  9. [R1] BrainPOP 1/5 · US Horrid: Lots of money + did not work do not get!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  10. [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
  11. [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
  12. [R11] BrainPOP 5/5 · US More more more more more more more: Pls make it free
  13. [R20] BrainPOP 5/5 · US Two things I’m here: Hi, it’s me again. First I wanna see how is my email doing I sent you an email about the riots of the black Lives Matter movement I sort of wanna see how that’s doing. That’s the first reason I talk to you is I watch brain pop all the time to my computer that my school bought for me all the way to my phone, but I have the app on my phone and tablet, but there’s only limited am
  14. [R42] BrainPOP 2/5 · US Subscription process not straightforward: Good luck trying to get a working copy on a child’s tablet, iOS purchases don’t port to family subscriptions, and website-based subscriptions apparently must be confirmed by the provider during business hours. Nice product but terrible business management.
  15. [R100] Prodigy Math Game 1/5 · US DO NOT PURCHASE: Parent, here. App as a whole is fine. However, I got the notification of its YEAR-long subscription renewal on the day it renewed. Cancelled, but was still charged for the entire up coming year. The app stating it will end June 20, 2027. NOT OK. This is a scam-level billing practice.
  16. [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.
  17. [R21] BrainPOP 3/5 · US This is okay: I couldn’t watch all the ones except the free movies and the featured movie
  18. [R61] 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
  19. [R64] 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
  20. [R66] Prodigy Math Game 3/5 · US Fun… but not.: This game has helped me focus on math a lot, but here are the issues. There are 3 ranks of memberships with different prices, which are expensive. If you don’t have any of the memberships, you get to have boring pets and a weaker team. This is really frustrating to me. The other thing having to do with this is that this is a kids game. This is a kids game, targeted towards kids,
  21. [R71] Prodigy Math Game 4/5 · US There’s one Problem It’s just not fair: The game is pay to win and basically you need to grind so hard for good stuff while members can easily get stuff a lot easier plus they don’t have a limitation unlike non members and evolving stays and magic coins are kinda hard to get.
  22. [R26] BrainPOP 4/5 · US Improved my story writing AND my grades: The history section is so interesting!I also had fun with all the health videos.Writing historical fiction is so easy now!The book report video was very helpful,as well as the outline video.However, could you increase the variety of free videos?I didn’t buy the whole version for a while and it became monotonous watching the same videos over and over.There i
  23. [R35] BrainPOP 5/5 · US What a great app!: I have gotten this game since I was very young. Each episode is educational and the quizzes for each video are very good. Also, I like the new Nat character, makes a great part of the team!
  24. [R45] BrainPOP 5/5 · US BrainPOP: BrainPOP is a good app because it helps me to learn and quiz myself on topics such as mathematics, science, and social studies in a fun way. Also if I’m slagging in school when I get home I can go watch a movie on the topic I’m stuck on.
  25. [R59] BrainPOP 5/5 · US My review!: This is such a great app. I started using the jr. version in kindergarten and then used the original last year in third grade. This app teaches a lot about important things that kids should know, like how to have hygiene, and a reality that some adults even did not realize. If your school/child's school uses this app/ website ask your teaches for the code and you will be able to use th

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