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Ello vs Prodigy Math
Ello scores higher overall (7.9 vs 7.6), but the right pick depends on what you need.
Choose Ello if…
Parents of 5–9-year-olds who want a tutor that actually listens to their child read
7.9/10★★★★★Full review →Choose Prodigy Math if…
Kids in grades 1–8 who need motivation to do regular maths practice
7.6/10★★★★★Full review →Side by side
| Ello | Prodigy Math | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 7 | #4 of 7 |
| Price | Freemium | Freemium · from $12.99/month |
| Free version | Free daily reading and maths activities (Daily Quests) | All educational content and teacher tools are free |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Made by | Ello Technology, Inc. | Prodigy Education Inc. |
| Learning quality | 8.5 | 7 |
| Ease of use | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Features | 8.5 | 7 |
| Value for money | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Platforms | 6.5 | 9 |
Ello: what the AI does
- Real-time AI reading tutor with speech recognition built for children
- Daily plan built from what the child mastered and where they stumbled
- Adaptive maths tutor
- AI Story Creation at the child's reading level
- The most complete AI reading tutor here, built on decodable books and phonics
- Published AI safety policy: filtered responses, a safety classifier, parent alerts by text
- Voice recordings deleted after 30 days unless a safety concern is flagged
- No ads; Parent Dashboard shows skills mastered and what comes next
- Paid Unlimited price isn't published and reviewers say the upgrade is pushed hard
- Story Creation stories are AI-generated in real time and not reviewed by a human first
- No independent privacy certification named; Ello 2.0 is rated 3.2 on Google Play
Prodigy Math: what the AI does
- Adaptive algorithm that sets questions to each child's level
- Placement test that starts below grade level and moves up
- Parent dashboard and monthly emailed progress reports
- Free tier includes all the maths content
- Highly motivating game design
- iKeepSafe certified for COPPA and FERPA; in-game chat limited to pre-set phrases
- Plays in the browser as well as on iOS and Android
- Members-only pets, gear and areas push children to ask for a paid plan
- In-game currency is sold through the app
- Practice is game-wrapped questions rather than tutoring or explanation