First Reading vs Little 1st Grade
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First Reading
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This educational app will help to give your kid a head start in school! It teaches kids to read and write in English in a very funny way. without the help of an adult. . It really helps them to increase their reading skills and vocabulary. “Join Nico and help him find a treasure ...” Learn to read and writecontains 150 beautiful drawings of simple words the are used in 6 different games with increasing difficulties. When your kid completes the game with a minimum score of 7 out of 10 he receives a coin that will allow Billy to uncover some parts of a map. Words for Kids also contains a Learning mode and a phonetical help with writing . Words Game is available in Spanish, French, Russian, German and Dutch. Ideal to learn new languages! The games are divided in 3 groups ********* Easy ******** ++Find the right word for the right picture Out of 4 different words find the corresponding picture. 7 right answers and you get a coin. Pushing on the picture you’ll get the help from Billy saying you the word. ++Find the right picture for the word Out of 4 different pictures find the corresponding picture. 7 right answers and you get a coin. ******** Medium ******** ++ Pair it The difficulty increases a bit. Here you have to match 6 pictures and 6 words correctly. When matched 6 correct pairs means a green light. 7 green light or more means 1 coin. ++ Puzzle it Puzzle the letters into the right one. Each letter is linked to a part of the picture and when the letters are in the correct order the picture is also correct. ++ Order it Here the purpose is to place the letters in the right order but without the visual help. However pushing on the picture, Billy will tell the kid the correct word. ******** Difficult ******** The ultimate game to learn writing words. Empty boxes to fill with letters. However, pushing on the empty boxes Billy will tell which letter is missing also in a “phonetic” way. But there is more help : pushing on the HELP button, the first missing letter will appear. Join Billy and discover where the treasure is. LEARNING MADE FUN
Little 1st Grade
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LITTLE 1ST GRADE: LEARN, PRACTICE, AND PLAY Little 1st Grade brings everything a first-grade learner needs into one bright, kid-friendly app. Designed for children ages 6–7, the app includes grade-appropriate activities across math, reading, science, geography, art, music, word searches, and educational games. LEARN THE CONCEPT BEFORE THE QUIZ Each lesson introduces the topic with a clear explanation, important vocabulary, and a worked example before asking the child to answer questions. Children can switch between two learning modes at any time: • Lessons — learn the concept step by step • Quiz — practice skills through multiple-choice questions Instant feedback helps learners understand their answers and continue improving without requiring complicated controls or typing. FIRST-GRADE SUBJECTS IN ONE APP Explore learning activities across: • Math • Reading and phonics • Science • Geography • Art • Music • Word searches • Educational games Topics include addition, subtraction, phonics, vocabulary, reading comprehension, basic science, geography, creativity, music, and more. LEARNING THAT FEELS LIKE PLAY Practice activities use simple, child-friendly controls. Read the question, tap an answer, and earn rewards for continued progress. Children can: • Build daily learning streaks • Keep answer combos going • Earn one-to-three-star lesson ratings • Complete grade-level quizzes • Discover new words • Play drag-to-find word-search puzzles Word-search activities allow children to drag across a letter grid and find age-appropriate hidden words, making spelling and vocabulary review feel like a game. WHY FAMILIES LOVE LITTLE 1ST GRADE • First-grade subjects together in one app • Designed for children ages 6–7 • Teach-first lessons with clear examples • Grade-level multiple-choice practice • Instant, child-friendly feedback • No typing required for most activities • Interactive word-search puzzles • Daily streaks, combos, and star ratings • Progress saved directly on the device • No third-party advertising • No third-party tracking HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app and begin learning at the first-grade level. 2. Choose a subject. 3. Select Lessons to learn or Quiz to practice. 4. Tap answers and receive instant feedback. 5. Earn stars, build combos, and grow a daily streak. 6. Take a break with a word-search puzzle or educational game. MADE FOR DIFFERENT LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS Little 1st Grade can support: • Learning at home • Homeschool instruction • Classroom reinforcement • Homework practice • Summer learning • After-school activities • Independent skill review PRIVACY Children’s privacy matters. Little 1st Grade contains no third-party advertising and no third-party tracking. Learning progress is saved directly on the device. SAFETY INFORMATION Little 1st Grade is an educational app intended for children under the guidance of a parent, guardian, or teacher. Some lessons, particularly in Science and Art, may describe hands-on activities that require adult supervision. Always follow the safety instructions provided in the app. Use materials only as directed, supervise sharp tools and heat sources, and never taste or consume activity materials. Educational content is provided for general learning purposes and is not a substitute for formal schooling, professional instruction, or appropriate adult supervision. LICENSE AGREEMENT This app is licensed, not sold. Unless a separate agreement is provided, use of the app is governed by Apple’s Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ WHAT’S NEW Welcome to the first release of Little 1st Grade! Explore first-grade math, reading, science, geography, art, music, word searches, quizzes, and educational games in one kid-friendly learning app.
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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Little 1st Grade at none against First Reading's 1. First Reading's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. First Reading sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Little 1st Grade asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | First Reading | Little 1st Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BlueCompass.eu | Cozy Suites Realty LLC |
In-app purchases
First Reading
- buy all games$1.99
Little 1st Grade
No in-app purchases
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