Comparison

1st Grade Kids Learning Games vs Math Ace 3rd Grade

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

Head to head
About

1st Grade Kids Learning Games

This app offers a comprehensive math and reading program for first graders, reinforcing concepts through adaptive practice and engaging games. It helps children boost confidence, improve scores, and get ahead in foundational academic skills.

Highlights
  • Self-paced math practice
  • Explanations for incorrect answers
  • Scratchpad for calculations
  • Virtual rewards and games
  • Real-time progress dashboard
  • Cross-device progress syncing
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We make math fun & engaging. Over 40 Million kids use the SplashLearn program to Boost Confidence, Increase Scores & Get Ahead in Math & Reading. SplashLearn is a comprehensive and curriculum aligned math & reading program that reinforces math & reading concepts using self-paced and adaptive practice. ***Awards & Recognition's for SplashLearn Series*** SplashLearn Program is currently used by over 40 million kids and has bagged several prestigious awards. • Winner of “Gold Stevie Award” in “Education and Reference” category • Winner of “Tabby Awards” in “Best Education and Training App” category • Winner of “Best Elementary Student App” by BestAppEver.com • Featured in Apple lists - “Staff Favourite”, “New and Newsworthy” *** REVIEWS *** “School may be out, but students looking to brush up on their math skills will be hard pressed to find a better tool than Splash Math. It was charming, instructive, comprehensive and spoke to kids at the perfect level. There’s a reason this is an Apple Staff Favorite.” – CBSLocal.com “Parents need to know that 1st Grade Splash Math Game lets kids practice first-grade level Common Core math skills in an entertaining way. Kids earn little origami fish for their "aquariums" as they go.” - CommonSenseMedia.org ***Key Features of 1st Grade SplashLearn*** + Self-paced math practice program + Explanation for wrong answers + Scratchpad for rough work + Virtual rewards and games + Monitor progress with real-time progress dashboard + Progress synced across multiple iPhones, iPods, iPads, desktops and laptops. *** TOPICS COVERED *** This app covers following topics: 1. Addition - Add numbers within 20 using pictures and models 2. Subtraction - Subtract numbers within 20 3. Advanced Addition - Add three numbers within 20 and solve word problems involving addition 4. Advanced Subtraction - Subtract to compare and solve word problems involving subtraction 5. Mixed Operations - Fact families and missing numbers in addition and subtraction equation 6. Place Value - Work with basic concepts of place value involving amounts of tens and ones in two digit numbers 7. Counting and Comparison - Count to 120 and compare and order numbers two digit numbers based understanding of place value 8. Time - Read and set time in hours and half-hours using clocks 9. Measurements - Measure lengths of objects using smaller objects and order three objects based on length 10. Addition Facts - Add 1, 2, 3...9 to another number 11. Subtraction Facts - Subtract 1, 2, 3...9 from another number 12. Data and Graphs - Analyze and organize data in up to three categories using charts and picture graphs 13. Geometry - Recognize shapes based on defining attributes and partition circle and rectangles into halves and fourths 14. Money - Identify coins and their values and count money using coins ***Reading Program Overview*** Children begin by spellings through fun games. They also pick up sight words through fun games and learn to read decodable books. The Reading program also offers a variety of bedtime stories and books, so reading becomes a daily habit for young learners. We have games to improve the Reading skills of the child and we make Reading Comprehensions Fun! ***Subscription Plans*** • Plans: Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly (subject to change) • Free Trial: We offer a free trial period for all plans. • Cancel Anytime: No charges if plan cancelled before end of trial period. • Renewal: Auto-renewal may be turned off anytime from Account Settings. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Privacy Policy: https://www.splashmath.com/privacy • Terms of Use: https://www.splashmath.com/terms-of-use ***Refund Policy*** User can cancel subscription & auto-renew anytime and no further credit card charges will be made from next billing cycle. No full or partial refund of the current subscription is offered for the active subscription period.

About

Math Ace 3rd Grade

This app offers engaging math practice games designed for 3rd graders. It covers essential skills like multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, and fractions through dynamic challenges that adapt to the player's progress. Motivating elements like medals and levels encourage mastery without stress.

Highlights
  • Over 100 minute-long math challenges
  • Covers multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, fractions
  • Fun jetpack gameplay for motivation
  • Levels and medals for progress tracking
  • Dynamic challenges adapt to player performance
  • Up to 3 player profiles
  • Practice reminders
Features
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Math Ace makes learning essential math skills fun, fast, and easy. Math Ace has over 50 minute-long dynamic math challenges to help players practice and master nearly all Common Core standards for 3rd grade math including: multiplication and division within 100, addition and subtraction within 1000, fractions and more. Use Math Ace to quickly build an excellent foundation of math skills, with no gaps in knowledge and no stress. Math Ace helps players not only catch up, but get ahead of their peers, all while having fun. Medals and levels motivate players to learn and memorize math, rather than rely on counting. Dynamic challenges adapt to player speed and mistakes to maximize learning and minimize effort. Can you master all of the challenges to become a level 25 Math Ace? If Math Ace 3rd Grade is a little too advanced for your child, try Math Ace 2nd Grade, linked below. Math Ace is accessible on iPhones and iPads. ================ Math Ace Key Features ================ • Over 100 minute-long math challenges to practice and ace 2nd grade math essentials. • Problems covering multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, fractions, and more. • Fun jetpack gameplay motivates player to do Math in order to upgrade their jetpack. • Levels and medals make tracking progress & proficiency easy. • Dynamic challenges that maximize learning and retention - Questions that students take a long time on, or that they get wrong, are presented more frequently. • Up to 3 player profiles - Great for parents with multiple children • Practice reminders. ================ Parents and Kids love Math Ace ================ “My son loves Math Ace. He hasn’t just caught up to his classmates, he’s now ahead. Math Ace has made it easier to set my son up for success.” - Annie G "Incredible app for practicing math skills at home and at school. I'm a special ed. teacher, and even my autistic students love it; fast, clear, simple, and rewarding." - Eugenia C ================ Math Ace Subscription ================ • Unlock unlimited plays of over 50 essential 3rd Grade math practice games, as well as full access to the entire family of Math Ace apps including Math Ace 2nd Grade (and more coming soon). • Full access to our next generation web app Class Ace, featuring over 1,000 simple & effective teacher-written lessons. It's where kids go to learn just about every Common Core standard on their own. • 3 month plan: $19.99/quarter, after a 1 week free trail. • Cancel Anytime: You won't be charged if you cancel before the end of trial period. • Renewal: Auto-renewal may be turned off anytime from Account Settings. Subscriptions automatically renew unless they are turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in account settings. Renewals are charged within 24-hours preceding the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions are managed by the user. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to Math Ace, where applicable. You can access Math Ace without a subscription, but will be limited to 10 free plays. ================ Help & Support ================ Problems, questions, or want to get in touch? Contact us at support@classace.io ================ Links ================ Terms of Service: https://classace.io/terms.html Privacy: https://classace.io/privacy.html

Screenshots

1st Grade Kids Learning Games4 screens
Math Ace 3rd Grade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: 1st Grade Kids Learning Games at free with in-app purchases against Math Ace 3rd Grade's subscription. 1st Grade Kids Learning Games also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 181). Math Ace 3rd Grade's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (75% vs 54%). On price, rating, 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. 1st Grade Kids Learning Games sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Math Ace 3rd Grade sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 1st Grade Kids Learning Games against 4.5 for Math Ace 3rd Grade. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1st Grade Kids Learning Games has 4.3K ratings behind it against 181, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of 1st Grade Kids Learning Games's written reviews are positive against 75% of Math Ace 3rd Grade's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1st Grade Kids Learning Games ships an update every 3 weeks, Math Ace 3rd Grade every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
1st Grade Kids Learning Games versus Math Ace 3rd Grade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1st Grade Kids Learning GamesMath Ace 3rd Grade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.3K ratings) — better4.5 (181 ratings)
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.3K — better181
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size494 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudyPad, Inc.Class Ace LLC

Customer experience

1st Grade Kids Learning Games

All ratings4,324 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative41.1%

Math Ace 3rd Grade

All ratings176 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

1st Grade Kids Learning Games

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Profiles and progress getting lost after reinstalls
  • Inconsistent pricing and subscription details
  • Inability to cancel subscription easily

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multi-currency support
  • More variety in rewards
  • Ability to delete account and user data
  • Better customer support and communication

Math Ace 3rd Grade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

1st Grade Kids Learning Games

Subscriptions9
  • SplashLearn MELA Monthly Plan7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Splash Math7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • One Month Full Access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 Month Math & English7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • SplashLearn Membership Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • 3 Monthy Full Access7 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • 1 Year Full Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Splash Math7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Grade 1 Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

Math Ace 3rd Grade

Subscriptions1
  • Math Ace Full Access7 Days trial$19.993 Months

Questions

Is 1st Grade Kids Learning Games free?
1st Grade Kids Learning Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Ace 3rd Grade free?
Math Ace 3rd Grade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 1st Grade Kids Learning Games or Math Ace 3rd Grade?
1st Grade Kids Learning Games is rated higher. 1st Grade Kids Learning Games averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Math Ace 3rd Grade averages 4.5 from 181 ratings.
Do 1st Grade Kids Learning Games or Math Ace 3rd Grade have ads?
Neither 1st Grade Kids Learning Games nor Math Ace 3rd Grade shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1st Grade Kids Learning Games or Math Ace 3rd Grade?
1st Grade Kids Learning Games ships an update every 3 weeks, and Math Ace 3rd Grade every 4 days. Most recently, 1st Grade Kids Learning Games was updated on November 6, 2026 and Math Ace 3rd Grade on November 6, 2026.

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