# Column Addition vs My First Puzzles

The clearest difference is rating: My First Puzzles at 3.5 against Column Addition's 3.0. My First Puzzles also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (37 vs 1). Column Addition's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 77%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Column Addition costs $3.99 and My First Puzzles $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

My First Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My First Puzzles has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Column Addition's written reviews are positive against 77% of My First Puzzles's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Column Addition ships an update every 8 months, My First Puzzles every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Column Addition | My First Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/column-addition/id339440193/reviews) | **[3.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-first-puzzles/id347796216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 15 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Esa Helttula](https://appshunter.io/developer/339440196) | [Alexandre Minard](https://appshunter.io/developer/285597460) |

## What reviewers say

### Column Addition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/column-addition/id339440193)

This educational app teaches and reinforces the column addition method with an interactive interface. Users can solve custom or random problems with adjustable number sizes and receive visual feedback on their progress. It includes optional jigsaw puzzles as a reward for solving problems.

**Highlights:** Interactive column addition learning, Customizable number of digits, Random and custom problem generation, Visual feedback and animations, Optional jigsaw puzzles, Adjustable interface colors and animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### My First Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-first-puzzles/id347796216)

Engaging puzzles designed for children aged 2 to 6. This educational game enhances motor skills and provides entertainment with charming graphics and sound effects. Shake your device to replay puzzles.

**Highlights:** 14 different puzzles, Improves motor skills, Nice sound effects, Beautiful graphics, Shake to replay feature, Part of 'Learning is fun' collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Column Addition free?

Column Addition costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My First Puzzles free?

My First Puzzles costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Column Addition or My First Puzzles?

My First Puzzles is rated higher. Column Addition averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while My First Puzzles averages 3.5 from 37 ratings.

### Do Column Addition or My First Puzzles have ads?

Neither Column Addition nor My First Puzzles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Column Addition or My First Puzzles?

Column Addition ships an update every 8 months, and My First Puzzles every 3 weeks. Most recently, Column Addition was updated on October 8, 2026 and My First Puzzles on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*