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Khan Academy Kids vs Prodigy Math
Khan Academy Kids scores higher overall (8.3 vs 7.6), but the right pick depends on what you need.
Choose Khan Academy Kids if…
Families with children aged 2–8 who want a broad, completely free learning app with no ads or upsells
8.3/10★★★★★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
| Khan Academy Kids | Prodigy Math | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.3/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 7 | #4 of 7 |
| Price | Free | Freemium · from $12.99/month |
| Free version | Everything is free, with no ads or subscriptions | All educational content and teacher tools are free |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Other | Web, iOS, Android |
| Made by | Khan Academy | Prodigy Education Inc. |
| Learning quality | 7.5 | 7 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 8.5 |
| Features | 7.5 | 7 |
| Value for money | 10 | 7.5 |
| Platforms | 7 | 9 |
Khan Academy Kids: what the AI does
- Personalised learning path that changes as the child progresses
- Teacher tools to assign lessons and track progress
- Read To Me storybooks in English or Spanish
- 100% free, with no ads, subscriptions or third-party tracking across apps
- Broad curriculum: phonics, reading, writing, maths and social-emotional skills
- Books and games can be downloaded for offline use
- Only a name and age are collected at setup
- Adaptivity is a personalised path, not a tutor that listens or talks back
- Content stops at about 2nd grade
- No independent privacy certification named, only COPPA compliance
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