Comparison

1st Grade Kids Learning Games vs 3rd Grade Math

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

3rd Grade Math

This app helps third graders master essential math skills aligned with Common Core standards. It offers interactive lessons and practice problems covering numbers, operations, and algebraic thinking. A free trial is available before subscribing.

Highlights
  • Covers all 3rd grade Common Core math standards
  • Place value and rounding exercises
  • Addition and subtraction within 1000
  • Multiplication and division practice
  • Word problem solving
  • Pattern identification
Features
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"I found myself wishing I had found this app before my son's third grade year." Find the rest of review at: https://web.archive.org/web/20170704011138/http://www.smartappsforkids.com/2017/04/review-math-galaxy-gives-us-another-top-pick-with-3rd-grade-math-common-core.html Preview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaFDdbbsKbc Auto-renewable subscription 3rd Grade Math comes with a 1-week free trial. After this you will be charged $4.99 a month and you can cancel anytime. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. The app does not collect any personal information. Privacy policy: https://www.mathgalaxy.com/FQ3_Menu/FQ3_3rd_Grade_Math_Privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 3rd Grade Math covers all Common Core math standards for 3rd grade as listed below and supports Apple Schoolwork. NUMBERS AND OPERATIONS IN BASE 10 (3.NBT) Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic. Place Value (3.NBT.1) Place Value Blocks Place Names Expanded Notation Comparing Numbers Ordering Numbers Use place value understanding to round whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100. Rounding & Estimating Rounding Whole Numbers ((3.NBT.1) Estimating Whole Numbers (3.NBT.3) Fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategies and algorithms based on place value, properties of operations, and/or relationship between addition and subtraction. Adding Whole Numbers (3.NBT.2) Addition Tables Addition on the Number Line 1-Digit Addition 2-Digit Addition 3-Digit Addition Alternative Method - Partial Sums Alternative Method - Expanded Notation Alternative Method - Column Addition Subtracting Whole Numbers (3.NBT.2) Subtraction on the Number Line 1-Digit Subtraction 2-Digit Subtraction 3-Digit Subtraction Borrowing Across 0’s Missing Number Alternative Method OPERATIONS AND ALGEBRAIC THINKING (3.OA) Understand properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division. Multiply and divide within 100. Arrays (3.OA.1) Multiplication Tables (3.OA.7) 1-Digit Multiplication (3.OA.1) Division Tables (3.OA.7) Relating Division to Multiplication (3.OA.2, 6) Relating Division Word Problems (3.OA.3, 4, 6) 1-Digit Divisor (3.OA.2) Solve problems involving the four operations. Word Problems (3.OA) Add or Subtract (3.OA.3) Multiply or Divide (3.OA.3) Add, Subtract, Multiply, or Divide (3.OA.3, 6) Multi-Step (3.OA.3, 8) Identify and explain patterns in arithmetic. Patterns (3.OA.9) Skip Counting Number & Shape Patterns Algebraic Properties (3.OA.5) NUMBER AND OPERATIONS - FRACTIONS (3.NF) Develop understanding of fractions as numbers. Identifying Fractions (3.NF.1) Fractions on a Line (3.NF.2) Drawing Fractions (3.NF.2) Part of a Group (3.NF.1) Equivalent Fractions (3.NF.3) Creating Equivalent Fractions (3.NF.3.a) Finding Equivalent Fractions (3.NF.3.b) Comparing Fractions (3.NF.3.d) MEASUREMENT AND DATA (3.MD) Solve problems involving intervals of time, liquid volumes, and masses of objects. Understand concepts of area and perimeter and relate them to multiplication and addition. Time (3.MD.1) Length (3.MD.4) Area & Perimeter (3.MD.5, 6, 7, 8) Liquid Volume (3.MD.2) Represent and interpret data. Pictographs (3.MD.3) Bar Graphs (3.MD.3, 4) GEOMETRY (3.G) Reason with shapes and their attributes. Terminology Classifying Shapes Fractions GAMES Labyrinth Snakes and Ladders Bridge the Swamp The Money Trail Time

Screenshots

1st Grade Kids Learning Games4 screens
3rd Grade Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3rd Grade Math at 100% against 1st Grade Kids Learning Games's 54%. 1st Grade Kids Learning Games's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. 1st Grade Kids Learning Games sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and 3rd Grade Math sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1st Grade Kids Learning Games ships an update every 3 weeks, 3rd Grade Math every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
1st Grade Kids Learning Games versus 3rd Grade Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1st Grade Kids Learning Games3rd Grade Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size494 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudyPad, Inc.Math Galaxy

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%

3rd Grade Math

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

3rd Grade Math

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
1 purchases

3rd Grade Math

Subscriptions1
  • Math Galaxy 3rd Grade Math7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is 1st Grade Kids Learning Games free?
1st Grade Kids Learning Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3rd Grade Math free?
3rd Grade Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 1st Grade Kids Learning Games or 3rd Grade Math have ads?
Neither 1st Grade Kids Learning Games nor 3rd Grade Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1st Grade Kids Learning Games or 3rd Grade Math?
1st Grade Kids Learning Games ships an update every 3 weeks, and 3rd Grade Math every 2 months. Most recently, 1st Grade Kids Learning Games was updated on October 27, 2026 and 3rd Grade Math on September 29, 2026.

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