We compared the top math apps for kids on curriculum depth, grade range, teaching approach and price, using each provider's published information. Here's how they stack up.
Try #1 Free for 48 Hours →| App | Price | Grades / ages | How it teaches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumi Academy | $9.99/mo, up to 8 kids | Pre-K–12 | Narrated, interactive lessons |
| Prodigy Math | Free tier + paid memberships | Grades 1–8 | Game-based practice |
| IXL | $79–$159/yr | Pre-K–12 | Practice only |
| Khan Academy Kids | Free | Ages 2–8 | Games, stories and lessons |
| Zearn | Free for families | K–8 | Short videos + guided practice |
Prices are each provider's published US rates as of October 2026 and can change. Lumi Academy is not affiliated with any app listed.
A full math curriculum from counting through pre-algebra and beyond, with narrated interactive lessons. Lumi explains every concept before asking kids to apply it, so they understand math rather than just memorizing procedures. Works on any device, no download needed, zero ads.
Prodigy wraps math practice in an RPG game — kids answer math questions to battle monsters. The engagement is real, especially for grades 3–6. Downsides: math only, paid-membership prompts on the free tier, and a game format that can reward speed over care.
IXL has an exceptional skill taxonomy for math — thousands of individual skills across K–12. It's the best pure practice platform for math. But it's practice, not instruction. Kids who don't understand a concept just get wrong answers. Best used alongside a teaching tool.
Khan Academy Kids is a fantastic free option for early math (Pre-K through 2nd grade). It's well-made, genuinely teaches, and is completely free. The limitation is grade range — once kids are past 2nd grade, they've outgrown it.
Zearn is a free, standards-aligned K–8 math curriculum that many schools and homeschoolers use. DreamBox is an adaptive program known for its instruction and is paid. SplashLearn covers Pre-K through grade 5 with adaptive, game-style lessons and has a free tier plus paid plans. Funexpected Math targets ages 3–7 with interactive tasks. Prices and plans change often, so check each provider’s site and try a free trial first.
Khan Academy Kids is free and ad-free for ages 2–8, Zearn is free for families for K–8 math, and Khan Academy is free for K–12. Prodigy Math has a free tier for grades 1–8, with paid memberships promoted inside it.
Lumi Academy, Khan Academy, Khan Academy Kids and Zearn teach a concept before kids practice it. IXL and Prodigy are practice platforms: they test skills but do not explain a concept first.
IXL family plans cost about $9.95/month ($79/year) for one subject, $15.95/month ($129/year) for math and language arts, and $19.95/month ($159/year) for all four core subjects, as of October 2026. Additional children cost extra.
Yes. Lumi Academy covers math, reading, science and social studies from Pre-K through 8th grade in one plan, and Khan Academy also covers subjects beyond math.
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