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IXL vs Prodigy Math Game

IXL 4.3★ · Free + IAP 45
Winner Prodigy Math Game
Prodigy Math Game 4.8★ · Free to download 65

Choose Prodigy Math Game for a more engaging and less punitive learning experience.

Full reviews: IXL · Prodigy Math Game

Prodigy Math Game offers a more enjoyable and interactive approach to learning math, despite some complaints about paywalls and glitches. In contrast, IXL is often criticized for its punishing point system and lack of engaging content.

Head to head

features edge: Prodigy Math GameR30R61R64
IXL IXL provides a wide range of subjects but is often criticized for its lack of engaging content.
Prodigy Math Game Prodigy Math Game focuses on math with a fun, game-like environment but has limitations for non-paying users.
ease of use edge: Prodigy Math GameR21R69R114
IXL Users find IXL's point system frustrating and its interface can be cumbersome.
Prodigy Math Game Prodigy is generally seen as user-friendly, though some users report glitches that hinder gameplay.
reliability edge: Prodigy Math GameR3R114R98
IXL IXL users frequently report glitches that disrupt their learning experience.
Prodigy Math Game Prodigy also has its share of glitches but is perceived as more reliable overall.
price/value tieR27R61R106
IXL IXL has a free tier but can be expensive for full access, leading to mixed reviews about value.
Prodigy Math Game Prodigy is free to download but has significant paywalls that limit the experience for non-members.
support tieR42R120
IXL IXL users express frustration with the lack of support for issues like glitches.
Prodigy Math Game Prodigy users also report poor support response times for technical issues.
Pick IXL if

You prefer a more traditional learning app with a broad subject range and are willing to navigate its complexities.

Pick Prodigy Math Game if

You want a fun, game-like learning experience focused on math and are okay with some limitations unless you pay.

Evidence note: Both apps have significant user complaints, but Prodigy's issues are often related to monetization rather than core functionality.

Frequently asked

What is the cost of IXL and Prodigy Math Game?
IXL offers a free tier with in-app purchases, while Prodigy is free to download but has membership options that can cost around $4.99 per month.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R30] IXL 3/5 · GB It only has maths and English: I had a history test but I thought this might help cuz it’s a learning app but when I tried it doesn’t have it and it’s soo expensive like guests don’t get much to learn and it says it has Spanish resources but try searching it up and they say they can’t find what we’re looking for so it u want math and English only download it but other than that don’t . :(
  2. [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
  3. [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
  4. [R21] IXL 3/5 · US Rager Learning App: This app frustrates me a lot because every time you get something wrong, you get 5-15 points off and each time you get one correct you get 10 at first in the beginning for about 5 times until 53 and then you only get 1-3 points for each you get correct. The app is a great learning app for kids and all people and i would recommend this learning app for people who likes to rage😅😅
  5. [R69] Prodigy Math Game 3/5 · US Kept having to log back in and lost all my data: This is a good app in all, but every time I opened the app it would not save my username in I saved it many times. Eventually it charged my mother for the membership and then eventually logged me out and I could not log back in, and lost all my data.👎🏾
  6. [R114] Prodigy Math Game 3/5 · GB Good but buggy: Very buggy. Frequent issues like overlays popping up with the close X missing so you can’t close and have to kill the app. Or making progress and being told have gained a new spell, but then it’s not showing when you enter a battle. Other bugs through too, so quite frustrating to play in earnest.
  7. [R3] 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.
  8. [R98] Prodigy Math Game 4/5 · US Good but very glichy: I have great internet connection and every time I attack in a battle on the target it shows a black box around the target and sometimes it is so glitched out that the music stops completely and it takes awhile for it to load. But I like the idea of the game though!
  9. [R27] IXL 3/5 · GB Good but Not impressed: This is a good app but I don’t wanna pay cuz I’m looking forward to studying for Sats but it pays to go allll the way! I understand that this is how you guys make money but just not the money for me as I can use different apps for free ＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚ I hope you understand 😉˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊
  10. [R106] Prodigy Math Game 1/5 · US Why prodigy?: On prodigy you have to pay for almost everything
  11. [R42] IXL 3/5 · GB Not as good as before..: IXL is a great app for learning stuff - don’t get me wrong. BUT, now I cannot access the learning bits (the roman numerals e.t.c). It shows the loading screen and I wait A LONG TIME JUST FOR IT TO NOT LOAD.
  12. [R120] Prodigy Math Game 3/5 · GB No support response: We have issues with the app not tracking usage. Sent email to support and never heard back. The end. Old review: On iPad 7th Gen iOS 13.2 the latest app keeps hanging at a point where you need to choose a spell. It doesn’t hang fully coz you can toggle back to home screen for 10 seconds and go back in - then it works but then the sound is off. But then you can toggle one more

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