Updated October 2026
“Can I have a bit longer on the tablet?”
Plenty of parents know that question. And if your child is going to sit in front of a screen anyway, it’s nice if they learn something while they’re there. With a good learning app for kids, screen time can be learning time too.
But anyone searching for a free learning app for kids soon finds that free doesn’t always mean truly free. Sometimes you can only do a few lessons before you have to pay. Other apps show adverts or ask for personal details before you can get started.
What should you look out for when choosing an educational app? And what options are there to help your child learn at home through play?
With BUBLE School, children and adults alike can practise maths, learn English, Spanish and French, and play chess for free. All the courses are inside the BUBLE app, where children can also chat safely with family and friends.
When is a learning app for kids really free?
Building an educational app takes time and money, and apps earn their income in different ways. So it’s wise to look beyond the word ‘free’ in the App Store or Google Play.
These are the most common business models:
Free to start, pay later. The first lessons are free, but further access needs a subscription.
Adverts. Ads appear between the exercises and pull your child’s attention away.
In-app purchases. Extra lives, coins or levels cost money.
Data collection. Some apps collect user data for analytics, personalisation or advertising.
Young children can’t always tell where a lesson ends and an advert begins. They also find it hard to judge what a purchase costs.
A good free learning app for kids therefore doesn’t just offer educational content: it’s also clear about what is free, how it handles data and whether there are ads or paid extras.
What to look for in a free learning app for kids
Not every educational app suits every child. These points will help you make a better choice.
Are all the lessons free? Check that your child can complete the whole course without needing a subscription later on.
Are there adverts? Without ads, your child can concentrate better on the exercises.
Can your child learn at their own pace? It matters that tricky topics can be practised again.
Are the lessons short and varied? Short exercises make it easier to learn regularly.
Is the material read aloud? That’s handy for young children and for children who still find reading hard.
Is the app safe? Check whether strangers can contact your child and what options there are to limit contact.
With these points in mind, you can choose a learning app that isn’t just educational but also fits your child and your family.
What is BUBLE School?
BUBLE School is the learning part of BUBLE, a chat app for children. The app combines free courses with a space where children can talk to family and friends. Parents decide who their child may be in contact with.
The courses are completely free. There’s no subscription, no paid trial and no paywall in front of the next lesson. BUBLE School has no adverts either.
The lessons are short and interactive. Your child listens to an explanation, does exercises and gets instant feedback. Tricky topics come back later, so the material sinks in step by step.
There are courses for different ages and levels. Below you can read what your child can learn.
Practise maths for free
The maths course has nine levels. Children start with counting and simple sums and can gradually work their way up to more complex maths.
Topics include:
Counting, adding and subtracting
Times tables and mental maths
Fractions and equations
Algebra and geometry
Functions and university-level maths
That makes the course suitable for different ages. A child in Year 3 might practise their times tables, for example, while a Year 7 pupil gets to grips with fractions and equations. Adults can brush up their maths skills too.
Where it helps, the lessons include illustrations. At the higher levels a calculator is available as well. The lessons can be read aloud in 17 languages. Children can also challenge each other to a maths duel.
Learn English, Spanish and French at your own pace
With the English, Spanish and French courses, children learn a new language step by step. All three courses have six levels, from the first words and simple sentences up to level B2.
Your child practises vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure, and can listen to the sentences spoken by a native voice. The explanations are given in your child’s own language, so they also understand why a particular grammar rule is used.
For grammar, clear tables and examples help children understand the rules. At the end of each chapter, your child can practise with a conversation in a format that looks like an ordinary BUBLE chat.
That makes the courses a good addition to language lessons at school. Think of a child in Year 6 who wants extra English practice, or a Year 7 pupil who has just started French or Spanish.
Learn chess for free
Chess is a fun way to think logically and plan ahead. With the BUBLE School chess course, your child learns the game step by step.
The course has four levels. First your child learns how the different pieces move. Then come tactics and checkmate patterns, and finally strategy and endgames.
After the lessons, your child can play against the computer or start a game with a friend.
That way they don’t just learn the rules of the game, they also practise thinking ahead, making choices and considering the consequences of a move.
A learning app for kids in a safe environment
With educational apps that have online games or leaderboards, it’s important to know who your child can come into contact with.
BUBLE works with approved contacts. In maths duels and chess games too, your child plays with contacts the parent has approved. There’s no public chat and no way to just play with a random player.
On top of that, chatting and learning are combined in one app. So you don’t need to install a separate learning app or create an extra account for each course.
That makes BUBLE School a practical choice for families who want to combine learning with safe digital contact.
How to get more out of a free learning app for kids
A learning app works best when learning becomes a regular, relaxed part of the day. You don’t need to plan long study sessions for that.
These tips will help your child get going:
Practise regularly. A few minutes a day can be more useful than one long session a week.
Let your child choose. One child wants to do maths, another would rather learn a new language or play chess.
Do a lesson together now and then. Play a maths duel or let your child explain how a chess piece moves.
Link it to school. Is your child struggling with fractions or keen to practise English vocabulary? Then pick a lesson that fits.
Leave room for mistakes. Trying an exercise again is part of learning. It’s not only about the right answer, but also about understanding the material.
Most important of all is that your child keeps enjoying learning. An app is a tool, not an extra chore.
Frequently asked questions about BUBLE School
Is BUBLE School completely free?
Yes. All the courses are free. There’s no subscription, no paid trial and no paid access to extra levels. BUBLE School has no adverts either.
What age is BUBLE School suitable for?
The first levels are accessible to young children, with short lessons, illustrations and text read aloud. The higher levels suit older children and teenagers. The maths course goes all the way up to university level. Adults can take the courses too.
Does my child need a BUBLE account?
Yes. BUBLE School is part of the BUBLE app. The parent creates the child’s account and links it to their own parent account.
Can my child talk to or play with strangers through BUBLE School?
No. BUBLE works with contacts approved by the parent. For games and duels too, children can’t simply come into contact with strangers.
Can BUBLE School replace school lessons?
No. BUBLE School is meant as an addition to school. Children can use it to practise what they learn and discover new topics, but the courses don’t replace school education, a recognised qualification or an official exam.
Which subjects can my child learn with BUBLE School?
Children can practise maths, learn English, Spanish and French, and take a chess course. The courses have several levels, so children can keep learning step by step.
Conclusion: learning for free, without ads
A good free learning app for kids offers more than a handful of free trial lessons. You want your child to be able to learn at their own pace, without adverts, unexpected costs or needless risks from online contact.
With BUBLE School, children and adults can practise maths, learn English, Spanish and French, and play chess for free. The courses are part of the same app in which children can chat safely with approved family members and friends.
Curious what’s on offer? Have a look at the courses on the BUBLE School page and discover how your child can keep learning through play. BUBLE is free for iPhone, iPad and Android.
Finally
A good learning app for kids is calm, honest and safe: no ads, no paywall after three lessons and no strangers. That’s exactly what BUBLE School aims to be. Free maths practice, English, Spanish, French and chess, all in the app where your child already talks safely with family and friends.
Want to know more? See all the courses on the BUBLE School page, or download BUBLE for free for iPhone, iPad and Android.
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