Comparison

kMath vs SchoolFirst

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

kMath

Prepare for the International Kangaroo Mathematics Contest with thousands of practice questions and explanations. Covers six levels from grade 1 to 12, with new content updated monthly. Offers an optional subscription for enhanced features.

Highlights
  • Thousands of practice questions
  • Detailed explanations
  • Six learning levels (grade 1-12)
  • Monthly content updates
  • Auto-renewing subscription option
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Users can prepare for IKMC - International Kangaroo Mathematics Contest with thousands of questions an explanations. New questions and explanations will be updated monthly. There are 6 levels from Pre-Ecolier to Student to practice with variety knowledge from grade 1 to 12. You can upgrade to PRO by purchasing an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • 3 month ($14.99) durations • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/kangaroo-math-app • Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/kmath-terms If you have any problems, please take a screenshot and send it to our email: izi.app.pro@gmail.com . Thank you so much.

About

SchoolFirst

This app connects schools, parents, and students on a single digital platform. It streamlines communication, academics, and daily school operations with 19 smart modules for a more organized and engaging educational experience.

Highlights
  • Unified school communication
  • Academic tracking
  • Digital fee payments
  • Homework and attendance management
  • Event and gallery updates
  • Educational content for students
  • Parenting tips
Features
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SchoolFirst – Connecting Schools, Parents & Students Seamlessly SchoolFirst is an all-in-one school communication and learning companion designed to bring schools, parents, and students onto one unified digital platform. With 19 smart modules, SchoolFirst simplifies academics, communication, and daily school operations — making education more transparent, organized, and engaging. Vision To build a world where every parent stays effortlessly connected to their child’s educational journey and every school becomes digitally empowered with modern, smart, and intuitive tools. Mission To deliver a reliable, user-friendly, and holistic school app that improves communication, enhances student growth visibility, and makes school–parent collaboration stronger and more meaningful. Purpose Schools handle countless activities every day — communication, academics, fees, transport, events, learning resources, and more. Parents often struggle to keep up with updates, track performance, or engage with school processes. SchoolFirst solves this by creating a single platform where: Schools can manage and share information instantly Parents remain updated and involved Students get a richer, more supportive learning environment What SchoolFirst Solves Communication Gap No more missed messages or lost circulars — everything is digital. Academic Tracking Challenges Parents stay aware of homework, attendance, assessments, curriculum, and events. Memory Preservation Gallery, events, and achievements are captured and organized beautifully. Payment & Operations Fees, timetable, bus tracking, and store purchases made simple. Student Development From vocabulary building to educational videos, SchoolFirst enriches learning experiences. Key Modules Inside SchoolFirst School Zone 1. My School Complete school profile, contact info, announcements, and quick access to every module. 2. Bulletin Daily updates, school notices, and important announcements — clearly formatted and easy to read. 3. Events View upcoming events with detailed descriptions, timings, and media. 4. Attendance Full attendance performance for each student — daily, monthly, and detailed insights. 5. Homework Daily homework assignments with attachments and due date tracking. 6. Gallery View, zoom, download, and share school event photos. 7. Fee Secure digital fee payments, receipts, due reminders, and transaction history. 8. Timetable Digital class timetable with subject-wise breakdown for students. 9. School Bus Route information and updates (if enabled by the school). Family Zone 10. Curriculum Full academic year plan with subject-wise breakdown of what students will learn. 11. Assessments Track exam schedules, marks, performance, and progress reports. 12. PTips (Parent Tips) Parenting guidance and daily tips to support children’s learning and behavior. 13. Edutainment Fun and educational content curated to keep students engaged productively. 14. Feels A student well-being & emotion-sharing module (if enabled by school). 15. VocabBee Daily vocabulary builder to enhance communication and language skills. 16. Courses Access to school-approved online courses and learning materials. 17. Online Store Buy uniforms, books, and school essentials directly from the app. 18. Ask Us Direct communication channel for parents to contact school departments. 19. Calendar School calendar with holidays, events, exams, and important activities. Why Parents Love SchoolFirst Clean and easy-to-use interface Always connected with real-time updates One app for academics, communication, fees, and learning Helps parents stay involved in their child’s growth Why Schools Trust SchoolFirst Reduces admin workload Speeds up communication Stores everything in one place Improves parent satisfaction and engagement Highly scalable and secure

Screenshots

kMath4 screens
SchoolFirst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SchoolFirst at 5.0 against kMath's 4.3. SchoolFirst also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). kMath's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. kMath sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per 3 months. SchoolFirst asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SchoolFirst holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: kMath has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

kMath ships an update every 3 weeks, SchoolFirst every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
kMath versus SchoolFirst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterkMathSchoolFirst
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYen NguyenPARAN PARA EDUCATION POLICY PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

kMath

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%

SchoolFirst

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

kMath

Subscriptions1
  • Member$14.993 Months
None

SchoolFirst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is kMath free?
kMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SchoolFirst free?
SchoolFirst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, kMath or SchoolFirst?
SchoolFirst is rated higher. kMath averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SchoolFirst averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do kMath or SchoolFirst have ads?
Neither kMath nor SchoolFirst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, kMath or SchoolFirst?
kMath ships an update every 3 weeks, and SchoolFirst every 4 days. Most recently, kMath was updated on September 3, 2026 and SchoolFirst on September 23, 2026.

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