Comparison

MathFriends vs Smart Phonics 3rd 1

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

Head to head
About

MathFriends

This app offers a systematic approach to improving math skills for elementary students through engaging games, videos, and personalized learning plans. It tracks progress, provides AI reports, and motivates children with rewards and avatar customization.

Highlights
  • Personalized daily learning plans
  • Timed math challenges
  • Instructional learning videos
  • Math-themed games
  • Avatar customization
  • Progress tracking and AI reports
  • Parent-child app connection
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9 out of 10 people felt an amazing improvement in computation 99.3% of learners experienced improvement in grades within 7 days From pre-elementary school students to 6th grade elementary school students Which is an Elementary Calculation App for systematic learning [Learning Contents] - Today's learning : Specify the amount of learning per day and repeat more than 3 times to master the areas you lack. - 1% challenge : Solve the questions exactly for a limited time, challenge the top 1% and gain confidence of math. - Learning video : You can easily learn difficult concepts through video and understand the basic concept of the lesson. - Learning Game Center : Improve computational skills quickly and accurately through various math games. [Learning Habits Routine] - Today's lesson : You can set the learning routine with today's learning amount to suit my child. - Daily mission : You can complete a set daily mission. Complete the daily mission, earn rewards, and get a sense of accomplishment. - Attendance card : I feel proud of myself for how consistently I have learned by getting a stamp of attendance every day. [Motivation Content] - Decorating avatars : Decorate my own character with the reward jewelry which I got through learning. - collecting titles : You can success challenges and show off your new titles with friends. - Learning Game Center : By solving math problems and enjoying games, kids can realize math is easy to learn. - Complimenting : The learning app and the parent app are connected, so parents can praise and cheer our children. [Learning Management System] - Learning App : AI automatically collects the data which is scores, measures time, checks learning results, and collects note of wrong answers. - Parent App : Check my child's learning status in real time and control various learning functions. - AI Learning Report : Through the report given once a month, you can check the average learning status of our child and the excellent/vulnerable stage at a glance. [Customer Service] - APP : Setting > Customer Service > Question - Customer Center Contact : 1promath@naver.com --privacy policy-- www.1promath.co.kr/pages/ge2.php

About

Smart Phonics 3rd 1

This app makes learning phonics engaging and accessible through a variety of interactive materials. It offers AI-powered speaking practice, animated songs and stories, and a collection of games and flashcards to build essential English literacy skills.

Highlights
  • AI-powered phonics speaking practice
  • Animated chants, songs, and stories
  • Flashcards and practice games
  • Class audio files
  • QR code download
Features
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Smart Phonics series now in its third edition! Smart Phonics is a five-level series designed to make phonics fun and easy to learn. Students establish key skills that allow them to prepare for the greater world of English education. To ensure a diverse and communicative learning environment, Smart Phonics provides students with a wide variety of materials. Songs, chants, stories, animations, games, and a newly added phonics AI app keep students engaged and invested in their studies. Features 1. Phonics speaking practice assessed by AI Andi 2. Class audio files found in one easy-to-use location 3. Chant, song, and story animations for easy replay 4. Flashcards, practice activities, and games for phonics practice Easy download via QR code!

Screenshots

MathFriends4 screens
Smart Phonics 3rd 14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MathFriends at 99% against Smart Phonics 3rd 1's 6%. MathFriends also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). Smart Phonics 3rd 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). 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. MathFriends sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Smart Phonics 3rd 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MathFriends holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathFriends has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of MathFriends's written reviews are positive against 6% of Smart Phonics 3rd 1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathFriends ships an update monthly, Smart Phonics 3rd 1 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MathFriends versus Smart Phonics 3rd 1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathFriendsSmart Phonics 3rd 1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews98.9% of reviews — better5.7% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size397 MB1.6 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathMastere-future Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

MathFriends

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive98.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.1%

Smart Phonics 3rd 1

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive5.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative91.4%

Bugs and requests

MathFriends

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Smart Phonics 3rd 1

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • No sound on iPhone
  • No sound on iPad
  • Sound not working initially
  • Sound stops working
  • Bluetooth speaker works, but device does not
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  • App does not progress to next letter
  • No sound in activities or audio tracks
  • No sound on iPhone in silent mode

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve sound functionality
  • Fix sound bugs
  • Update app for sound
  • Provide guidance on sound issues

In-app purchases

6 purchases

MathFriends

One-time6
  • MathFriends 1 Month Pass$24.99
  • MathFriends 6 + 3 Months Pass$59.99
  • MathFriends 6 + 1 Months Pass$59.99
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  • MathFriends 12 + 6 Months Pass$79.99
  • MathFriends 6 Month Pass$89.99
  • MathFriends 12 Months Pass$119.99
None

Smart Phonics 3rd 1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MathFriends free?
MathFriends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Phonics 3rd 1 free?
Smart Phonics 3rd 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MathFriends or Smart Phonics 3rd 1?
MathFriends is rated higher. MathFriends averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Smart Phonics 3rd 1 averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MathFriends or Smart Phonics 3rd 1 have ads?
Neither MathFriends nor Smart Phonics 3rd 1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MathFriends or Smart Phonics 3rd 1?
MathFriends ships an update monthly, and Smart Phonics 3rd 1 every 2 weeks. Most recently, MathFriends was updated on November 7, 2026 and Smart Phonics 3rd 1 on November 3, 2026.

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