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Synthesis Tutor review

An adaptive AI math tutor for children ages 5 to 11 that covers the standard K-5 math curriculum with hands-on, game-like lessons.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

Performance (40%)
8.3
Ease of use (25%)
8.8
Value (35%)
8.2

Synthesis Tutor is the only tool here built for young children, and it treats math as a series of interactive lessons rather than a chat. The company says it is designed for ages 5 to 11 and covers the standard K-5 math curriculum, from counting and cardinality to fractions and algebraic thinking. The tutor adapts as the child works, surfaces mistakes and targets gaps in knowledge, while parents get progress reports. One family plan covers up to 7 children, which makes it cheaper per child than most apps: $119 billed annually, which Synthesis says equals $9.92 per month, or $29 billed monthly. A 7-day free trial starts without a credit card. The tradeoff is scope. It does not help with a specific worksheet a teacher sent home, it stops at elementary math, and older students will outgrow it quickly.

Who it is for

families with kids ages 5 to 11

Price

$119 per year (about $9.92 per month) or $29 per month, covering up to 7 children; 7-day free trial.

$119 billed annually, equal to $9.92 per month
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

  • Full K-5 math curriculum from counting to fractions and algebraic thinking
  • Adapts to each child and targets gaps in knowledge
  • One plan covers up to 7 children
  • Progress reports for parents
  • Interactive, multisensory lessons with on-screen manipulatives

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: One price covers up to 7 children
  • Strength: 7-day free trial with no credit card needed
  • Strength: Designed for parents to stay hands-off
  • Weakness: Math only, and only up to the elementary level
  • Weakness: $29 per month on the monthly plan
  • Weakness: Not built for homework help on a specific worksheet

Key facts

  • Ages: 5 to 11
  • Curriculum: Standard K-5 math and beyond
  • Children per plan: Up to 7
  • Monthly plan: $29
  • Annual plan: $119

Where it ranks

Synthesis Tutor is No. 5 in our Best AI Tutors verdict.

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