Comparison

Word Problems vs First Grade Math Challenge

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

Head to head
About

Word Problems

Practice addition and subtraction word problems with customizable difficulty. Focus on specific problem types and utilize interactive tools to aid in solving. Offers adjustable number ranges and an option for audio playback.

Highlights
  • Addition and subtraction practice
  • Customizable problem types
  • Adjustable number ranges
  • Interactive manipulatives
  • Audio playback option
  • Whiteboard feature (iPad)
Features
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Part of the Math Practice Tools CFS Bundle Practice math word problems with addition and subtraction. Select problem types to focus on Result Unknown, Change Unknown, and Start Unknown. All answers are 20 or less on the iPad and 10 or less on the iPod. Select the range of sums/minuends for the problem sets. On the iPad version: • Set the range of sums/minuends from 1-5, 1-10, 1-20, 10-15, 15-20, 10-20. • Select to use only addends and subtrahend/difference to 10 or include up to 20. • Select whether or not to include zero as addend and subtrahend/difference. On the iPod version: • Set the range of sums/minuends from 1-5 and 1-10 Use manipulatives (and a "white board" on the iPad version) to help solve each problem. Includes an option to have the problem read aloud. Designed as part of the NumberSense program at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL.

About

First Grade Math Challenge

Practice addition and subtraction skills with a barnyard theme. Collect and learn about animals by completing timed math challenges, unlocking fun facts and sounds. An in-app upgrade offers more levels and animals permanently.

Highlights
  • Addition & Subtraction practice
  • Barnyard animal collection
  • Timed math challenges
  • Learn animal facts
  • Animal sounds
  • Gradually increasing difficulty
Features
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Practice math skills and learn about animals around the barn! * Addition & Subtraction Edition is perfect for grades K-3 but still challenging and fun for everyone, even adults! * Collect and learn about barnyard animals by completing timed math challenges * Innovative dual learning opportunity, learn interesting facts about different animals while practicing math skills! * Tons of fun facts about each animal to learn and share with your friends! * Listen to each animal! * No annoying ads to distract from game play! This game is perfect for a First Grade, Second Grade, or Third Grade student! The levels gradually increase in difficulty as the game progresses.

Screenshots

Word Problems4 screens
First Grade Math Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: First Grade Math Challenge at 4.0 against Word Problems's 2.8. First Grade Math Challenge also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 67%). Word Problems's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

First Grade Math Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Word Problems's written reviews are positive against 80% of First Grade Math Challenge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Problems ships an update every 9 months, First Grade Math Challenge every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Word Problems versus First Grade Math Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord ProblemsFirst Grade Math Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClassroom Focused SoftwareEric Marschner

Customer experience

Word Problems

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

First Grade Math Challenge

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%

In-app purchases

None

Word Problems

No in-app purchases

None

First Grade Math Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Word Problems free?
Word Problems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is First Grade Math Challenge free?
First Grade Math Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Word Problems or First Grade Math Challenge?
First Grade Math Challenge is rated higher. Word Problems averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while First Grade Math Challenge averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Word Problems or First Grade Math Challenge have ads?
Neither Word Problems nor First Grade Math Challenge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Problems or First Grade Math Challenge?
Word Problems ships an update every 9 months, and First Grade Math Challenge every 2 months. Most recently, Word Problems was updated on November 1, 2026 and First Grade Math Challenge on November 1, 2026.

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