You want your child to feel confident with math. You also have a job, dinner to make, and a calendar that's already full. Bobby's Math Club is made to fit into that week: five minutes, at home, whenever works.
This is our own page, so we're not neutral. Every program below has helped real kids, and we've tried to describe each one fairly. Prices are typical U.S. ranges as of October 2026 and vary by location and plan.
How it compares with what other families use
| Feature | ⭐ Bobby's Math Club | Kumon | Mathnasium | Russian School of Math | IXL | Khan Academy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost | Unlimited practice free | ~$100–$200/mo per subject | ~$200–$400+/mo | ~$150–$300/mo (school-year billing) | ~$10–$20/mo | Free to use |
| ⏱️ Time | ~5 min a day | 20–30 min a day + 2 visits/wk | ~60 min, 2–3×/wk | 1–3 hr class/wk + homework | Flexible | Flexible |
| 📚 What your child does | Short practice at their level, read aloud, with kind explanations | Daily worksheets | Works through a personal plan at the center | Takes a challenging weekly class | Practices skills matched to their grade | Watches videos and practices |
| 👪 What you do | Read progress emails | Keep the daily worksheets going; 2 drives a week | Drop-off and pick-up | Scheduling and homework check-ins | Usually choose which skills to practice | Help set goals |
| 🚗 Where it happens | At home, any device | Center + home | Center (some online) | Center or live online class | Online | Online |
| 👩🏫 Live teacher | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 🎓 Grades | PK-5 | Pre-K–12th | ~2nd–12th | Pre-K/K–12th | Pre-K–12th | Elementary–college |
If your child needs a live teacher to re-teach a concept, or is ready for middle-school math, one of the other programs may be the right fit, and a few minutes a day of Bobby's Math Club can sit alongside it.
What your child gets, and what you get
1. Small, frequent wins
Kids remember what they practice often. Five focused minutes a day keeps skills fresh and turns math into a habit, like brushing teeth.
2. Math that feels safe
Mistakes are part of learning. Hints are a tap away, "I don't know yet" is always an OK answer, there's no timer, and every mistake comes with a short, kind explanation, read aloud.
3. Nothing for you to plan
No skills to pick and no worksheets to grade. Your child practices at just the right level, and you get plain-English emails about what they practiced and what's next. Printable worksheets are there for screen-free days.
4. Kids want to come back
Level-ups, badges and celebrations give kids a reason to ask for "one more."
5. Made by a teacher who's also a parent
I built Bobby's Math Club for my own kids, and I use it with them every week. It's the practice I wanted for them, and unlimited practice is free because every child deserves great math practice.
What you'll pay, and other things parents want to know
| What does it cost? | Unlimited practice is free, forever. |
|---|---|
| What ages? | Pre-K through 5th grade. |
| Will it replace a tutor? | For many families, short practice at home is all they need. If your child needs a person to re-teach a topic, a tutor and a few minutes of practice at home work well together. |
| What devices? | Any phone, tablet or computer with a web browser, plus printable worksheets for screen-free days. |
| Is my child's data safe? | We don't sell your child's data. |
Questions parents ask
How is Bobby's Math Club different from Kumon?
Kumon uses daily worksheets and twice-weekly center visits, typically costing $100 to $200 a month per subject. Bobby's Math Club takes about five minutes a day at home, at your child's level, with hints and an "I don't know yet" option. Unlimited practice is free.
How is Bobby's Math Club different from IXL?
IXL is a subscription, about $10 to $20 a month for families, with a large library of skills for Pre-K through 12th grade. Bobby's Math Club offers free unlimited practice for Pre-K through 5th grade, at each child's level, with every question read aloud.
How is Bobby's Math Club different from Khan Academy?
Khan Academy is free to use and offers video lessons and practice for every grade. Bobby's Math Club is for Pre-K through 5th grade, with five-minute sessions, read-aloud questions, badges and progress emails for parents, and unlimited practice is free.
Is Bobby's Math Club free?
Yes. Unlimited practice on Bobby's Math Club is free forever.
What grades does Bobby's Math Club cover?
Bobby's Math Club covers Pre-K through 5th grade, roughly ages 4 to 11.
How long does my child need to practice each day?
About five minutes. Sessions are short on purpose, because regular, short practice builds skills and confidence better than long, occasional sessions.
Do I need to sit with my child while they practice?
No. Every question is read aloud and hints are a tap away, so most children can practice on their own. Many families start together and then let their child take the lead.
What math does Bobby's Math Club cover?
Practice covers four standards-aligned areas: Numbers & Place Value, Problem Solving, Measurement & Data, and Geometry.
Kumon, Mathnasium, Russian School of Math, IXL and Khan Academy are trademarks of their respective owners. Bobby's Math Club is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of them.