Comparison

1st Grade Math vs 4 Plus 4

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

Head to head
About

1st Grade Math

Features
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1st Grade Math covers all common core standards for first grade math with fun, entertaining animations to keep your students engaged. Score reports are provided. Preview on YouTube Math Galaxy 1st Grade Math - Add & Subtract - iOS App Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMjwlNe44rY Math Galaxy 1st Grade Math - Shapes, Colors, Time, Money Measurement, Data - iOS App Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i25KAUNwB9E Auto-renewable subscription The subscription provides full access to all content. 1st Grade Math comes with a 7-day free trial. After this you will be charged $4.99 a month and you can cancel anytime. 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. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. The app does not collect any personal information. Privacy policy: https://www.mathgalaxy.com/FQ3_Menu/FQ3_1st_Grade_Math_Privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ "The French mathematician Jacques S. Hadamard found, in a study of 100 leading mathematicians [including Einstein], that the majority of them were primarily visual in their approach. Some even went further back to sensations of a kinesthetic kind." Scientific American, Sept., 1984, p. 56. In first grade math the emphasis is on: (1) Developing understanding of addition , subtraction, and strategies for addition and subtraction within 20. (2) Developing understanding of place value. (3) Developing understanding of linear measurement. (4) Reasoning about attributes of geometric shapes. Topics include: Identifying Numbers Place Names Place Value Counting to 120 Count by 1s - 10s Comparing Numbers Tens Frames Number Bonds (Part-Part-Whole) Making 10 with Frames Addition Tables Adding Blocks Addition and subtraction within 10 Addition and subtraction within 20 Matching Sums Froggie Addition on the Number Line Addition on the Number Line Addition Sentences Subtraction in 10-frames Missing Addend Number Families Subtraction on the Number Line Add & Subtract to 100 Time Money Length Fractions Shapes & Colors Classifying Shapes Patterns Pictographs Bar Graphs Word Problems Flashcards with timing option Add & Subtract Balloon Pop Snakes & Ladders Add and Subtract game

About

4 Plus 4

This app offers a clear, step-by-step approach to learning mathematics. It features structured modules for number basics, arithmetic, and fractions, with playful sections to apply learned concepts. Designed to make math understandable and enjoyable, it's ideal for beginners and for refreshing knowledge.

Highlights
  • Clear learning modules
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Structured practice
  • Playful application sections
  • Progress tracking
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Math often feels complicated. Not because it’s hard, but because it’s explained the wrong way. 4 Plus 4 is different. No overloaded explanations, no distractions, and no shortcuts. Just clear tasks that guide you forward step by step. The app is ad-free and does not collect personal data. It is built around clear learning modules such as Number Basics, Advanced Numbers, Basic Arithmetic and Fractions Basics, where key mathematical concepts are practiced in a structured and easy-to-follow way. In additional sections, you can apply what you have learned in a playful and entertaining way. 4 Plus 4 combines clear learning with motivation, progress, and fun — ideal for getting started, refreshing knowledge, or practicing in between. We continuously expand the app with new content to make learning mathematics as simple, understandable, and enjoyable as possible.

Screenshots

1st Grade Math4 screens
4 Plus 44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 4 Plus 4 at 13.0 against 1st Grade Math's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. 1st Grade Math sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and 4 Plus 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1st Grade Math ships an update every 3 weeks, 4 Plus 4 monthly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
1st Grade Math versus 4 Plus 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1st Grade Math4 Plus 4
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMath GalaxyPatrick Koehnen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

1st Grade Math

Subscriptions1
  • 1st Grade Math - Math Galaxy7 Days trial$4.991 Month
1 purchases

4 Plus 4

One-time1
  • All Inclusive$1.99

Questions

Is 1st Grade Math free?
1st Grade Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 4 Plus 4 free?
4 Plus 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 1st Grade Math or 4 Plus 4 have ads?
Neither 1st Grade Math nor 4 Plus 4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1st Grade Math or 4 Plus 4?
1st Grade Math ships an update every 3 weeks, and 4 Plus 4 monthly. Most recently, 1st Grade Math was updated on September 29, 2026 and 4 Plus 4 on September 29, 2026.

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