1st Grade Math vs Matio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
1st Grade Math
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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
Matio
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Matio is a fun and educational math learning app designed specifically for first-grade children. Built around the key topics commonly taught in first-grade classrooms, Matio helps children practice and strengthen essential math skills through interactive games and engaging activities. TOPICS INCLUDED • Position & Direction(5 games) • Sorting & Grouping(5 games) • Numbers & Counting(7 games) • Comparing & Ordering(5 games) • Addition & Subtraction(14 games) • Geometry & Shapes(4 games) • Measurement & Time(4 games) • Patterns & Logic(7 games) LEARNING LEVELS Every game includes three difficulty levels designed to follow the natural progression of how numbers are introduced throughout the first-grade school year. • Easy – numbers from 0 to 5 • Medium – numbers from 0 to 10 • Hard – numbers from 0 to 20 This approach allows children to learn at their own pace while building confidence and mastering new concepts step by step. PATTERNS & LOGIC In addition to the standard first-grade curriculum, Matio includes a dedicated Patterns & Logic section for children who enjoy extra challenges. These activities help develop critical thinking, reasoning, memory, and problem-solving skills. FEATURES • 50+ educational math games • Covers the main first-grade math curriculum • Three difficulty levels in every game • No ads and no distractions • Safe and child-friendly environment • Supports independent learning • Available in English, Spanish, German, French, and Mandarin Chinese Whether your child is learning at home, practicing school lessons, or looking for additional challenges, Matio provides a fun and engaging way to build strong math foundations. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://matio.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Matio at every 9 days against 1st Grade Math's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. 1st Grade Math sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Matio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
1st Grade Math ships an update every 3 weeks, Matio every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 1st Grade Math | Matio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 187 MB | 162 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Math Galaxy | David Bytyqi |
In-app purchases
1st Grade Math
- 1st Grade Math - Math Galaxy7 Days trial$4.991 Month
Matio
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Yearly$24.991 Year









