Comparison

1st Grade Kids Learning Games vs First Grade Reading Program

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

First Grade Reading Program

This phonics-based reading program helps young learners develop fluency and comprehension. It features read-along audio for stories and interactive word family exercises. Multiple-choice questions after each story reinforce understanding.

Highlights
  • Phonics-based reading approach
  • Read-along audio stories
  • Word family exercises
  • Reading comprehension questions
  • Fluency and confidence building
Features
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This app is a great reading program that will teach students how to read using a phonics based approach. This app is great for visual and auditory learners. Students will read the stories fluently with confidence as they read along with the audio. Each story has audio which will aid students who are learning to read. The stories are written with a phonics based approach. After each story, there are multiple choice questions to answer. This will help students with reading comprehension. Additionally, this app contains word families. Students must find the correct word out of a word family that matches a picture. Word families help students with reading. Fluency and reading comprehension go hand in hand. All formal reading assessments consist of fluency and reading comprehension. Students will be confident when they are formally assessed by using this app. Over 20 stories

Screenshots

1st Grade Kids Learning Games4 screens
First Grade Reading Program4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 1st Grade Kids Learning Games at Free against First Grade Reading Program's $0.99. 1st Grade Kids Learning Games also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 1). First Grade Reading Program's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On review sentiment, ads 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

1st Grade Kids Learning Games is free to download; First Grade Reading Program costs $0.99 up front. 1st Grade Kids Learning Games sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. First Grade Reading Program asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

First Grade Reading Program holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1st Grade Kids Learning Games has 4.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of 1st Grade Kids Learning Games's written reviews are positive against 50% of First Grade Reading Program's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1st Grade Kids Learning Games ships an update every 3 weeks, First Grade Reading Program every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
1st Grade Kids Learning Games versus First Grade Reading Program: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1st Grade Kids Learning GamesFirst Grade Reading Program
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (4.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size494 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudyPad, Inc.Visual Learning Aids, 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%

First Grade Reading Program

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

First Grade Reading Program

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

1st Grade Kids Learning Games

Subscriptions10
  • One Month Full Access7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • SplashLearn MELA Monthly Plan7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Splash Math7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 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
None

First Grade Reading Program

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1st Grade Kids Learning Games free?
1st Grade Kids Learning Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First Grade Reading Program free?
First Grade Reading Program costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 1st Grade Kids Learning Games or First Grade Reading Program?
First Grade Reading Program is rated higher. 1st Grade Kids Learning Games averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while First Grade Reading Program averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 1st Grade Kids Learning Games or First Grade Reading Program have ads?
Neither 1st Grade Kids Learning Games nor First Grade Reading Program shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1st Grade Kids Learning Games or First Grade Reading Program?
1st Grade Kids Learning Games ships an update every 3 weeks, and First Grade Reading Program every 21 months. Most recently, 1st Grade Kids Learning Games was updated on October 12, 2026 and First Grade Reading Program on October 6, 2026.

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