Comparison

Little Reader Touch 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

Little Reader Touch

This multimedia learning app helps parents teach babies and toddlers to read. It offers engaging, varied lessons and downloadable content to expand vocabulary and improve communication skills. Join a global community of parents for support and shared learning experiences.

Highlights
  • Varied lessons with different fonts, colors, pictures, voices, and videos
  • Downloadable content for on-the-go learning
  • Large early learning online community for parents
  • Vocabulary expansion
  • Improved communication skills
  • Increased self-confidence
Features
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Q: CAN BABIES AND TODDLERS LEARN TO READ? A: They CAN, they DO, and they LOVE TO! Find this hard to believe? Visit www.brillkids.com to see many videos of babies and toddlers reading! Little Reader Touch is a multimedia learning app designed to help parents teach their babies and toddlers to read. It is based on the principle that babies and toddlers CAN learn to read, and LOVE TO do so! Although it can be used as a standalone product, Little Reader Touch is designed to be a companion product to the MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING Little Reader, a comprehensive software-based learning system for the PC. BENEFITS: • See a dramatic expansion in your child's vocabulary • Improve your child's communication skills • Increase self-confidence in reading and communication • Create a deep bond between parent and child • Become your child's first and best teacher! KEY FEATURES: • LESSONS ARE NEVER THE SAME Words are shown in different fonts and colors, and with different pictures, voices and video each time! This variety makes it much more engaging for your child, and helps to give your child a much more comprehensive meaning of the words. • MORE DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT Get more content from the Download Lessons screen and play lessons for your child while on the go! • LARGEST EARLY LEARNING ONLINE COMMUNITY Join other parents in what's probably the largest early learning online community in the world, and share in the fun of early learning with other parents from all over the globe on our Discussion Forum. **NEW TO EARLY READING?** Download "Everything You Need To Know About Teaching Babies To Read" for FREE from www.brillkids.com and check out our online resource website on early learning at www.brillbaby.com!

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

Little Reader Touch4 screens
First Grade Math Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Grade Math Challenge at none against Little Reader Touch's 10. Little Reader Touch's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (91% vs 80%). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Little Reader Touch sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. First Grade Math Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Little Reader Touch holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Little Reader Touch has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Little Reader Touch's written reviews are positive against 80% of First Grade Math Challenge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Little Reader Touch versus First Grade Math Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLittle Reader TouchFirst Grade Math Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (23 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrillKidsEric Marschner

Customer experience

Little Reader Touch

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.5%

First Grade Math Challenge

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

Bugs and requests

Little Reader Touch

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when opening purchased lessons
  • Words disappearing after app updates
  • Sound not working in trial version on iPad
  • App hangs on download and waiting status
  • Auto-advance feature broken after iOS 6 compatibility issue
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  • Inconsistent swipe sensitivity for page navigation
  • Incorrect language downloads (e.g., Thai instead of French)
  • iAccess download functionality not working
  • App freezes during content downloads
  • Stability issues with lesson management

Requested features

15 requests
  • Bluetooth switch accessibility for special needs users
  • UK English version with proper pronunciation
  • Math app for iPad (Little Math Touch)
  • Music app for iPad (Little Music Touch)
  • Ability to upload custom photos and curricula
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  • Manual and auto slideshow modes with speed settings
  • Recording feature for custom voice narration
  • More transportation and construction-themed lessons
  • Cheaper basic curriculum option
  • More diverse word sets and lesson modules
  • Slideshow mode for younger infants who cannot swipe
  • Ability to turn off arrow pointer during lessons
  • Community content store
  • Faster download speeds for lesson packages
  • More free add-on content

First Grade Math Challenge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Little Reader Touch

One-time10
  • Action Words 2$0.99
  • Wild Animals 1$0.99
  • Wild Animals 2$0.99
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  • Hand Actions 1$0.99
  • Transportation 1$0.99
  • Parts of the Body 1$0.99
  • I Like the Way$0.99
  • The Friendly Crocodile$0.99
  • What I Do$0.99
  • Common Animals 2$0.99
None

First Grade Math Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Little Reader Touch free?
Little Reader Touch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First Grade Math Challenge free?
First Grade Math Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Little Reader Touch or First Grade Math Challenge?
Little Reader Touch is rated higher. Little Reader Touch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while First Grade Math Challenge averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Little Reader Touch or First Grade Math Challenge have ads?
Neither Little Reader Touch nor First Grade Math Challenge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Little Reader Touch or First Grade Math Challenge?
Little Reader Touch ships an update every 2 months, and First Grade Math Challenge every 2 months. Most recently, Little Reader Touch was updated on November 1, 2026 and First Grade Math Challenge on November 1, 2026.

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