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What learning apps cost for families with more than one child

Most programs price per child, so a second and third child can double or triple the bill. Here is how the main ones charge, and what three children cost on each.

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The PebbleYard team

Prices checked 07/Oct/2026 · 5 min read

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On this page

  • How each program charges
  • What three children cost for a year
  • Why the cheapest is not always the best fit
  • Ways to spend less with several children
  • Who should choose which
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Sources
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The short answer

  • Some programs charge per child, some charge one price for the family, and some charge a small add-on for each extra child.
  • For three children for a year, Mathletics comes to A$297 and IXL (one subject) to A$229, while ABC Mathseeds is A$149.99 for up to four children.
  • Kumon charges per subject for each child: A$6,060 in the first year for three children with one subject each.
  • Before you compare prices, compare what the price covers: the number of children, the subjects and the ages.

How each program charges

Three models cover almost everything. Per child means the full price again for every child. A family price means one amount covers several children. An add-on means a full price for the first child and a smaller one for each extra.

How the main programs price more than one child
  • Mathletics
    How it charges
    Per child. A$99 a year each.
    Children covered
    Chosen at sign-up
  • IXL
    How it charges
    Full price for the first child, then A$50 a year for each extra.
    Children covered
    Chosen at sign-up
  • ABC Mathseeds
    How it charges
    One price for the family.
    Children covered
    Up to 4
  • AdaptedMind
    How it charges
    One membership. The page names no currency.
    Children covered
    Up to 5
  • Kumon
    How it charges
    Per subject, per child, plus an enrolment fee.
    Children covered
    One per enrolment
  • PebbleYard Family
    How it charges
    One family price.
    Children covered
    Up to 3 child profiles and 2 parent logins
ProgramHow it chargesChildren covered
MathleticsPer child. A$99 a year each.Chosen at sign-up
IXLFull price for the first child, then A$50 a year for each extra.Chosen at sign-up
ABC MathseedsOne price for the family.Up to 4
AdaptedMindOne membership. The page names no currency.Up to 5
KumonPer subject, per child, plus an enrolment fee.One per enrolment
PebbleYard FamilyOne family price.Up to 3 child profiles and 2 parent logins

What three children cost for a year

To keep the comparison fair, this uses the yearly price, in Australian dollars, for one subject where a program charges by subject. These are not like-for-like products, which the next section explains.

Yearly cost for three children, AUD
  • PebbleYard Family · up to 3 childrenA$149
  • ABC Mathseeds · with reading, up to 4 childrenA$149.99
  • IXL · single subjectA$229
  • Mathletics · mathsA$297

PebbleYard is read live from our pricing. Other figures are each program's published yearly price, checked on the dates in the sources below.

The same programs for one, two and three children, per year
  • Mathletics
    1 child
    A$99
    2 children
    A$198
    3 children
    A$297
  • IXL, single subject
    1 child
    A$129
    2 children
    A$179
    3 children
    A$229
  • IXL, combo (Maths and English)
    1 child
    A$189
    2 children
    A$239
    3 children
    A$289
  • ABC Mathseeds, with reading

The IXL combo row applies the same A$50 extra-child price to the combo package. IXL states that price once for its whole membership page, so confirm it at checkout.

Why the cheapest is not always the best fit

These are different products

  • ABC Mathseeds covers ages 3 to 9 and bundles reading in. It is the better value if you have up to four younger children.
  • IXL runs from Preschool to Year 12 with a large skill catalogue and a diagnostic. It is the better choice for an older child.
  • Mathletics is maths only, with live competitions and weekly reports.
  • Kumon is taught in person, which no online price replaces.

PebbleYard is built for children aged 5 to 11. Its Family plan covers up to three child profiles and two parent logins for one price. For one child, a single-child plan or another program can cost less, and for four or more children a plan that covers four or five will fit better.

PebbleYard prices today

  • Solo$12 a month, or $89 a year
  • Family$19 a month, or $149 a year

Read live from our pricing page. See what each plan includes.

What the Family plan covers

  • ✓Up to three child profiles on one price.
  • ✓Two parent logins, so both adults can see progress.
  • ✓Practice sequenced to the Australian Curriculum v9.0, with an ACARA reference on every topic.
  • ✓Topics you choose, and topics you write yourself.

What to weigh

  • !It does not adapt to a child's answers.
  • !It is used in a web browser rather than a native app.
  • !There is no tutor, and it does not cover extended writing or oral language.

Ways to spend less with several children

  • Count the children the price actually covers before you compare. A family price that covers three or four children is a different deal from a per-child price.
  • Pay yearly where a program offers it. Monthly prices are higher over twelve months at every program on this page.
  • Match the program to the youngest and oldest child. A program that stops at age 9 will not follow an older sibling.
  • Ask your children's school what it already provides before buying a second program for the same skills.

Who should choose which

These are different kinds of help. Here is how to tell which one fits your family.

Choose a larger-family or per-child program if

  • You have four or more children, since ABC Mathseeds covers up to four and AdaptedMind up to five.
  • Your children are under 5 or over 11, where PebbleYard does not reach.
  • You want a person teaching your child, which means an in-person program such as Kumon.

Choose PebbleYard if

  • You have two or three children aged 5 to 11 and want one price for all of them.
  • Two adults want to see progress, each with their own login.
  • You want to choose what each child practises, and write topics yourself.

Frequently asked questions

It depends what you count. On yearly prices, ABC Mathseeds is A$149.99 for up to four children, IXL single subject is A$229 for three, and Mathletics is A$297. They cover different ages and subjects, so compare what each includes.

IXL shows each additional child as A$5 a month or A$50 a year, much less than the first child.

Mathletics prices each child separately at A$99 a year, so two children are A$198 and three are A$297.

The Family plan covers up to three child profiles and two parent logins. See the pricing page for the current price.

No. Check the ages, subjects and number of children covered. A cheap price that stops at age 9 will not serve an older sibling.

Sources

  • Mathletics: home subscription pricing, checked 05/Oct/2026
  • Mathletics Australia, checked 05/Oct/2026
  • ABC Reading Eggs: home subscription pricing, checked 05/Oct/2026
  • IXL Australia: family membership pricing, checked 05/Oct/2026
  • IXL Australia, checked 05/Oct/2026
  • AdaptedMind Math pricing page (screenshot filed 24 September 2026), checked 24/Sept/2026
  • Kumon Australia: monthly fees, checked 05/Oct/2026
  • Kumon Australia: enrolment FAQ, checked 05/Oct/2026

Prices and features change, so check the vendor's own page before you buy. Product and company names are used to identify them and belong to their owners. PebbleYard is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any company named on this page.

Related reading

  • How much does Mathletics cost in Australia?
  • How much does ABC Mathseeds cost in Australia?
  • How much does IXL cost in Australia?
  • How much does AdaptedMind cost for Australian families?
  • How much does Kumon cost in Australia?
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  • Kumon, one subject each, first year
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    2 children
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