Khan Academy Kids+ is the better choice for parents seeking a free, comprehensive, and ad-free educational app for young children (ages 2-7) focusing on early learning. Quizlet Plus is more suitable for older students (elementary to university) who need a versatile study tool with a vast library of user-generated content, but it requires a subscription for full access.
| Attribute | Khan Academy Kids+ | Quizlet Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Age Appropriateness | Tailored for children aged 2 to 7, designed for Pre-K to 2nd grade. | Suitable for ages 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, and 17-18; used by students from elementary to university level. |
| Curriculum Coverage | Offers activities, games, and lessons in math, reading, writing, language arts, and social-emotional learning. Aligns with early learning standards. Topics include knowledge of print, phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, fiction and nonfiction books, spelling, early writing, vocabulary, opposites, prepositions, counting, addition, subtraction, shapes, and more. | Can be used to study any subject imaginable for school, work, or personal interests; works well for languages, science, math, humanities, and vocabulary; offers access to millions of pre-created study sets on thousands of topics. |
| Personalization Options | Adapts to each child | — |
| Progress Tracking | Parents can monitor their child's progress and track academic growth with built-in assessment tools. Colored checkmarks indicate progress (green for mastered, yellow for in progress, red for developing). Teachers can also use class reports to view student progress. | Tracks answers across activities; shows terms grouped by correctness; progress tracked on website and mobile apps; teachers can track student progress. |
| Offline Access | A section in the Library called "Kodi's Suitcase" is available offline, offering stories, letters, numbers, logic, and letter tracing. | Includes offline access to download study sets; sets are downloaded automatically and available offline on the app; offline access is only available in the paid Plus version for the browser version; Quizlet is giving all students the ability to access offline study for free. |
| Interactive Elements | Features engaging characters, animations, and a colorful interface to maintain children's interest. The app includes interactive lessons, storybooks with narration, creative expression activities, and math games. | Offers interactive study modes, games, and quizzes; study modes include Learn, Flashcards, Write, Spell, Test, Match, and Gravity; provides immediate feedback after each question. |
| Gamification Features | Uses colorful characters and stories to motivate children, rewarding achievements. The app provides animations and positive reinforcement. | Uses gamification to make learning fun and interactive; includes Match mode, Gravity, and Quizlet Live; Blast helps students hone their vocabulary skills. |
| Parental Controls | Parents can create accounts, customize the learning experience, track progress, and set time limits. Parental controls allow parents to limit access to certain sections of the app, such as videos. | Information on specific parental controls is limited; teachers can track student progress. |
| Subscription Cost | Khan Academy Kids is free. There are no ads or subscriptions. | Approximately |
| Ad-Free Experience | The app provides a completely ad-free environment. | Offers a 100% ad-free studying environment. |
| Content Variety | Offers a wide range of educational activities, games, and lessons. Includes thousands of books, videos, and activities. | Provides access to millions of study sets created by other users; supports images, diagrams, various languages, and audio uploads; expert explanations are available on select topics. |
| Learning Styles Supported | Supports different learning styles with audio support, visual aids, and a user-friendly interface. | Visual and auditory elements cater to different learning styles; supports self-paced learning. |