Among the reviews analyzed for Khan Academy Kids, a recurring theme was appreciation for its free, ad-free nature and the broad range of educational activities suitable for young children, with many parents reporting that their kids genuinely enjoyed learning through the app. However, technical issues such as crashes, freezes, and login problems were frequently mentioned, along with a lack of language options beyond English and challenges in adjusting content to each child's skill level. Some sampled reviews also noted difficulty in disabling background music or voices, which some found distracting. While the app seems best suited for toddlers and early elementary learners, these technical and customization shortcomings may be significant for some families. Overall, it is a well-regarded educational tool, but not without flaws that could affect user experience.
What users like
Free and ad-free A recurring positive theme was that the app is entirely free with no ads or in-app purchases, which many parents and teachers appreciated.
Educational content for young children The app's curriculum covering letters, phonics, numbers, math, reading, and logic was praised as engaging and age-appropriate for toddlers and early elementary kids.
Engaging and fun for kids Many reviews noted that children found the app highly engaging and enjoyable, often preferring it over other paid educational apps.
Teacher-friendly features Educators appreciated the ability to assign lessons, track progress, and use the app in classroom settings, especially for pre-K and early elementary students.
Common concerns
Technical issues (crashes, freezes, login problems) A large number of reviews reported the app crashing, freezing, or failing to open, as well as issues with email verification and login loops.
Limited language support Many non-English speakers noted the app is only available in English, with no option to change to other languages like Spanish, Hindi, or Urdu.
Difficulty adjusting content level Several parents found it challenging to adjust the difficulty or felt the content was too easy or too advanced for their child's actual skill level.
Inability to disable music and voices Users complained about the inability to turn off background music or annoying character voices, which they found distracting or irritating.
Based on 500 Google Play reviews · Updated Aug 29, 2026
Over the last 60 days, PixelTrack observed changes in estimated installs, rating, rating count and review count. The table compares the earliest recorded changed value with the latest observation.
Metric
Earlier value
Latest value
Change
Latest change
Estimated installs
12,063,485
12,499,935
+436,450
Oct 27, 2026
Rating
4.58
4.57
-0
Oct 27, 2026
Rating count
56,626
57,335
+709
Oct 27, 2026
Review count
6,381
6,421
+40
Oct 27, 2026
Khan Academy Kids Changelog
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Version 9.0.2 Update
What’s new
Our Halloween update has arrived! Celebrate the season with spook-tacular festive artwork and activities for kids to enjoy.
🎃 A Halloween-themed home screen featuring Kodi and friends in costume
📚 Themed books, videos, and songs about owls, pumpkins, spiders, and more
👻 Halloween-inspired lessons in Letters, Reading, Math, Logic+, and Create
Don’t celebrate Halloween? You can disable the theme in the Parent or Teacher Settings.
