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Adventure Academy vs Osmo

Both stand on educational games. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Adventure Academy

Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+1

Adventure Academy combines a virtual world with broad subject activities and household profiles. Buyers should consider its subscription costs, online-only play, and listed device limitations.

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Osmo combines digital games with physical pieces and drawings across several learning areas. Check device compatibility before choosing a kit, especially for Math Wizard, and note that offline play is unavailable.

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The facts

	Adventure Academy	Osmo
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows	Android, iPhone
Lowest paid plan	Annual: $45 a year	Little Genius Starter Kit (4 games): $59.99, paid once
Plans published	3	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	adventureacademy.com	playosmo.com
On educational games	#22 of 31	#18 of 31

Adventure Academy: what it does well

Thousands of activities across four subjects
Up to three simultaneous child profiles
Parent-controlled filtered or blocked chat
No advertising or in-app purchases
Progress tracking and standards alignment

What to know first

No free plan
Offline play is not available
Kindle and Fire tablets unsupported
Touchscreen Windows devices not officially supported

Osmo: what it does well

Games cover a range of learning subjects.
Age-specific games include options from ages 3–12.
Most apps are available free from app stores.
Current apps are supported for classroom use.
Some game pieces may be replaced free within 90 days.

What to know first

An Osmo Base and reflector are required.
Offline play is not supported.
Math Wizard has device compatibility limits.
Some apps require redemption codes.

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