Comparison

First Grade Math Drill vs Owl Genius

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

Head to head
About

First Grade Math Drill

Features
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This is a simple math drill but with multiple reward animations. There is no sound. Only button clicks are required for answers. The app starts with addition and subtraction, then progresses to missing addend, sequences, comparing numbers, base 10 blocks, fractions, 2D geometrical shapes, telling time, fractions, bar charts, and measurement. The child can view the number of correct answers, shown with an emoji for each one. If the child enters an incorrect answer, a hint image appears. After 2 incorrect answers, incorrect answer buttons become disabled on each further incorrect answer until only one is left. On a settings page (for adults but with no restrictions) children may be added by name and assigned a level 1 - 3. The name, level and the number of correct answers are stored on your device for future sessions. The app is free, and there are no ads. No Wi-Fi or cell signal is required.

About

Owl Genius

Features
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Owl Genius turns math practice into a magical game your child will WANT to play every day. Become a math hero exploring colorful worlds — a whispering forest, a coral kingdom, a candy land, dino valley, a galaxy station and a wizard's castle. Every correct answer earns stars, unlocks new levels, collects adorable pet companions, and moves the story forward. It feels like a game first and learning second. WHAT'S INSIDE • Story Mode: a continuing adventure across 6 magical worlds with boss battles • Daily Adventures: a brand-new themed adventure every day, plus a library of 50 to play any time. It never runs out! • Quick mini-games: Bubble Pop, Rocket Race, Match Pairs and Number Jump • Challenge Arena: beat-the-clock timed quizzes • A friendly companion mascot, confetti, victory fanfares and level-up celebrations • Collectible pets, daily quests, and streaks that reward coming back MATH THAT GROWS WITH THE LEARNER Difficulty adapts automatically to the learner's age and progress, covering: • Counting, number recognition, shapes and patterns • Addition and subtraction, skip-counting • Multiplication and division, times tables • Fractions, money, telling time • Decimals, percentages, geometry and beginner algebra • Friendly story word problems BUILT FOR EVERY LEARNER • Read-aloud button reads questions out loud, perfect for new and early readers • Available in English, French and German • Big, colorful, touch-friendly buttons; warm and encouraging, never scolding FOR PARENTS • Multiple player profiles, each with their own progress (and an optional secret code) • A parent dashboard (behind a parental gate) shows accuracy, time played, topics mastered and achievements • 100% private: no ads, no tracking, no accounts. All progress stays on your device. Start the adventure today and watch math become a favorite!

Screenshots

First Grade Math Drill4 screens
Owl Genius4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Owl Genius at every 3 weeks against First Grade Math Drill's every 43 months. Owl Genius also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Grade Math Drill ships an update every 43 months, Owl Genius every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
First Grade Math Drill versus Owl Genius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst Grade Math DrillOwl Genius
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 43 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeggy RobertsonAmine Kettani

In-app purchases

None

First Grade Math Drill

No in-app purchases

None

Owl Genius

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Grade Math Drill free?
First Grade Math Drill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Owl Genius free?
Owl Genius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do First Grade Math Drill or Owl Genius have ads?
Neither First Grade Math Drill nor Owl Genius shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First Grade Math Drill or Owl Genius?
First Grade Math Drill ships an update every 43 months, and Owl Genius every 3 weeks. Most recently, First Grade Math Drill was updated on October 2, 2026 and Owl Genius on October 10, 2026.

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