1st Grade Kids Learning Games vs 5th Grade Math
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
5th Grade Math
This app provides comprehensive practice and review for 5th-grade math concepts, focusing on fractions, decimals, and volume. It offers bite-sized lessons with unlimited practice problems and illustrations to reinforce learning.
- Fraction operations
- Decimal operations
- Volume calculations
- Place value understanding
- Unlimited practice problems
- Illustrative reinforcement
- Common Core aligned
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"5th Grade Math by Math Galaxy is a comprehensive review and practice app covering all of the basics for the grade level." "We have been able to find each and every math concept that we have been presented with this year outlined neatly within this app." See the rest of the review at: https://web.archive.org/web/20170720192012/http://www.smartappsforkids.com/2017/01/review-5th-grade-math-common-core-is-a-comprehensive-math-tool-that-is-our-newest-top-pick.html Auto-renewable subscription For schools that need to do bulk purchases or cannot make in-app purchases see Math Galaxy 5th Grade Math School Edition. 5th Grade Math comes with a 7-day 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 unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. The app does not collect any personal information or contain third-party analytics or advertising. Privacy policy: https://www.mathgalaxy.com/FQ3_Menu/FQ3_5th_Grade_Math_Privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ In 5th grade math the emphasis is on fractions, decimals and volume: (1) developing fluency with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions and whole numbers, (2) decimal operations to hundredths and whole number division with 2-digit divisors, and (3) volume. Math Galaxy’s Fifth Grade Math covers all of the Common Core math standards for fifth grade as listed below. The concepts are presented in bite-size pieces with an unlimited supply of problems and numbers chosen randomly. Illustrations are used throughout to reinforce the concepts. Supports Apple Schoolwork NUMBERS AND OPERATIONS IN BASE 10 (5.NBT) Understand the place value system. Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers, and decimals to hundredths. Place Value (5.NBT.1, 3a) Place Names Expanded Notation Regrouping (5.NBT.1) (Whole #s & Decimals) Comparing Decimals (5.NBT.3b) Rounding Decimals (5.NBT.4) Multiplying & Dividing by 10s (5.NBT.2) Multiply and Divide Taking Out Factors of 10 (5.NBT.1,2) Multiplying Whole Numbers (5.NBT.5) (1-3 Digit) Dividing Whole Numbers (5.NBT.6) (1-2 Digit Divisors) Decimal Operations (5.NBT.7) Adding Subtracting Multiplying Dividing Word Problems FRACTIONS (5.NF) Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions. Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions. Equivalent Fractions Reducing & Improper Comparing Fractions Measuring Fractions Part of a Group Adding & Subtracting Multiplying Fractions Fractions as Scaling Dividing Unit Fractions Dividing Simple Fractions Dividing Mixed Numbers Fraction Word Problems Fractions as Division All Operations MEASUREMENT AND DATA (5.MD) Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system. Understand concepts of volume and relate volume to multiplication and addition. Converting Units (5.MD.1) Length Area Mass Volume (5.MD.3, 4, 5) Cubic Units 1 Cubic Units 2 Missing Side Line Plots (5.MD.2) GEOMETRY (5.G) Graph points on the coordinate plane. Classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on their properties. Graphing Coordinates Lines, Angles, & Polygons ALGEBRAIC THINKING (5.OA) Write and interpret numerical expressions. Analyze patterns and relationships. Algebraic Operations Translating to Algebra Order of Operations Algebraic Patterns GAMES Riddles (Fraction Pies, Fractions on Number Line, Length, Area, Volume, & Time) Labyrinth (Guide robots through mazes in search of treasures. Robots are earned by solving problems.)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: 1st Grade Kids Learning Games at free with in-app purchases against 5th Grade Math's subscription. 1st Grade Kids Learning Games also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. 1st Grade Kids Learning Games sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and 5th 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.
1st Grade Kids Learning Games ships an update every 3 weeks, 5th Grade Math every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 1st Grade Kids Learning Games | 5th Grade Math |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (4.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 494 MB | 202 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | StudyPad, Inc. | Math Galaxy |
Customer experience
1st Grade Kids Learning Games
5th Grade Math
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
5th Grade Math
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
1st Grade Kids Learning Games
- 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
- Grade 1 Lifetime$9.99
5th Grade Math
- Math Galaxy 5th Grade Math7 Days trial$4.991 Month
Questions
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