1 vs BrightSprout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
1
This app offers children engaging, one-minute math tasks to build number confidence and fluency. Developed by award-winning math resource providers, it delivers targeted practice in short, fun bursts, perfect for home or classroom use.
- One-minute timed math tasks
- Builds number confidence and fluency
- Targeted practice in basic number skills
- Subitising practice
- Randomly generated questions
- Instant feedback and scoring
- Hint button for support
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1-Minute Maths is a free app that helps children build number confidence & fluency through engaging, 1-minute tasks. An accessible tool for children to enjoy at home or in class! Developed by White Rose Maths, award-winning providers in maths resources for the classroom and home, it delivers targeted practice in short, bite-sized chunks, perfect for learning and showing children how much fun they can have with basic number. Who is it for? The app is perfect for primary school pupils, individual one-minute tasks focus on adding and subtracting, multiplying and dividing – and on ‘Subitising’, the skill of instantly recognising the number of items in a group without counting. How does it work? Each task gives children engaging and targeted practice in basic number. The app includes a range of topics, with no specific starting point, so a child can begin wherever they like. By applying randomly generated questions every time, users learn the concept and not a sequence of answers. Once a task completes, questions are marked and presented on the screen, giving instant feedback on how they’ve done. It’s quick, simple to use, and most of all, FUN! 1-Minute Maths in action Choose a topic – there are 87 available. Answer a unique set of questions. If needed, use the ‘Hint’ button – it shows the question in a different but familiar way. When the 1-minute is up, answers appear on the screen in seconds. Keen for another task? Then simply go again! An easy-to-use app – and completely FREE! Parents and Carers: download and watch your child have fun while they continue learning maths at home! Teachers: use as a classroom teaching resource – the tasks align consistently with approaches used in the White Rose Maths schemes of learning! Top 10 reasons for using 1-Minute Maths! 1. Excellent number practice – and no distractions. 2. Enjoyable maths tasks children want to complete. 3. Instills basic number concepts during early years. 4. A clear, intuitive process that children pick up straight away. 5. No login or internet access needed. Just download and play! 6. A motivator - how many correct answers can they score? 7. Helpful hints for support when it’s needed. 8. Brilliant for building number confidence and fluency. 9. Random question generator means no repetition. 10. Completely FREE to download! With White Rose Maths, Everyone can do maths: everyone can!
BrightSprout
Boost your child's math confidence with engaging, curriculum-based quizzes designed for Year 1 students in the UK. This universal app provides immediate feedback and fun animations to make learning interactive and enjoyable across iOS and macOS devices.
- Curriculum-based Year 1 math quizzes
- Covers numbers, addition, subtraction, shapes
- UK National Curriculum aligned
- Immediate feedback and animations
- Universal app for iOS and macOS
- No login required for safety
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Boost your child’s confidence in maths with fun, curriculum-based quizzes! Designed for Year 1 students in the UK, this app offers engaging questions aligned with the national curriculum. Whether you’re on an iPad, iPhone, or Mac, learning maths is now interactive and enjoyable. Key Features: • Covers key Year 1 maths topics: numbers, addition, subtraction, shapes & more • Based on the UK National Curriculum • Universal app: use it on iOS and macOS • Immediate feedback and fun animations • No login required — safe for young learners • Beautiful visual design with child-friendly UI Topics Covered: • Counting and number recognition • Simple addition and subtraction • Shapes and patterns • Place value and number bonds • Basic measurement concepts Safe for Children • No ads • No data tracking Perfect for home learning, revision, or classroom support. Give your child a head start in maths — download now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: 1 at Free against BrightSprout's $0.99. 1 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). BrightSprout's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On 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
1 is free to download; BrightSprout costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | 1 | BrightSprout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | White Rose Education Services Limited | Gulnaz Siddiq |
Customer experience
1
BrightSprout
In-app purchases
1
No in-app purchases
BrightSprout
No in-app purchases








