Comparison

1 vs MathStar Tutor

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

MathStar Tutor

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MathStar Tutor turns math practice into an exciting adventure for kids ages 4-10. With 14 math topics, 12 interactive activities, and a unique Boss Battle RPG mode, your child will build confidence and skills while having fun. TOPICS COVERED • Numbers, Counting, Addition, Subtraction • Multiplication, Division, Shapes, Fractions • Patterns, Comparison, Time, Measurement • Word Problems, Vedic Mathematics GAME MODES • Learning Path — A structured 5-stage roadmap from Beginner to Master • Speed Math — 60-second timed challenge to test quick thinking • Endless Mode — Infinite questions with increasing difficulty • Daily Challenge — A fresh 5-question puzzle every day • Quiz Mode — Topic-specific 10-question quizzes with confetti celebrations FUN ACTIVITIES Memory Match, Flashcards, Money Counter, Drag & Drop Math, Draw Numbers, Color & Learn, Times Tables, Interactive Abacus, Math Dictionary, Vedic Tutorials, Treasure Chest, and more! BOSS BATTLE RPG Defeat dragons, ogres, dinosaurs, and aliens by answering math questions correctly. Land 3 correct answers in a row to unleash double damage! VEDIC MATHEMATICS Learn ancient Indian mental math techniques — squaring numbers ending in 5, multiplying by 11, multiplying numbers near 100, and more. Each question includes a step-by-step explanation. REWARDS & MOTIVATION • Earn Stars and Treasure Coins • Collect 30+ badges for achievements • Customize your avatar with 30+ items (characters, hats, glasses, pets, backgrounds) • Daily login rewards and 3 rotating missions • Streak tracking (3, 7, 14, 30 days) PARENT DASHBOARD • View detailed progress per topic • Identify weak areas needing practice • Track accuracy, questions answered, and mastery • 28-day activity calendar • Export stats to share with teachers ACCESSIBILITY • Text-to-Speech in multiple languages (English, Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi, Tamil) • Dark mode support • Adjustable font sizes • Haptic feedback Ads supported with optional rewarded videos for bonus coins. No subscription required. No personal data collected from children. Download MathStar Tutor today and give your child the gift of math confidence!

Screenshots

14 screens
MathStar Tutor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MathStar Tutor at 13.0 against 1's 16.4. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
1 versus MathStar Tutor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1MathStar Tutor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB28 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperWhite Rose Education Services LimitedParminder Singh

In-app purchases

None

1

No in-app purchases

None

MathStar Tutor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1 free?
1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MathStar Tutor free?
MathStar Tutor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 1 or MathStar Tutor have ads?
Neither 1 nor MathStar Tutor shows ads.

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