Comparison

Masamu 1 vs Learn Math with the Cat

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

Head to head
About

Masamu 1

This app offers ten engaging math topics for Standard 1 students in Malawian primary schools, designed to build foundational skills. It covers sorting, counting, patterns, shapes, and basic addition/subtraction in a fun and accessible way.

Highlights
  • Ten math topics for Standard 1
  • Chichewa language instruction
  • Focus on foundational math skills
  • Sorting and matching exercises
  • Counting up to 10
  • Patterns and shapes
  • Basic addition and subtraction
Features
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A set of ten topics in the Chichewa language, for Standard 1 in Malawian primary schools. Engaging and fun, they are designed to give children a great start in maths. Topics covered: 1. Sorting and matching 2. Counting to 3 3. Lines and patterns 4. Counting 4 to 6 5. Where is it? 6. Counting 7 to 10 7. Patterns and shapes 8. Counting 1 to 10 9. Comparing 10. Add and take away This app is part of a series designed to teach the maths curriculum to young children. To find out more, visit: https://unlockingtalent.org

About

Learn Math with the Cat

Features
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Play with numbers and learn to add two numbers together. Level 1: Addition of numbers between 1 - 5 Level 2: Addition of numbers between 1 - 10 Watch the cat waving its tail and other animations. Learn Mathematics by repetition. Listen and watch the feedback with sound and particles.

Screenshots

Masamu 14 screens
Learn Math with the Cat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Masamu 1 at Free against Learn Math with the Cat's $1.99. Masamu 1 also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 19 months) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 11.0). On 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

Masamu 1 is free to download; Learn Math with the Cat costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Masamu 1 ships an update every 3 months, Learn Math with the Cat every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Masamu 1 versus Learn Math with the Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasamu 1Learn Math with the Cat
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB300 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperonebillionBo Kalvslund

In-app purchases

None

Masamu 1

No in-app purchases

None

Learn Math with the Cat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Masamu 1 free?
Masamu 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Math with the Cat free?
Learn Math with the Cat costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Masamu 1 or Learn Math with the Cat have ads?
Neither Masamu 1 nor Learn Math with the Cat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Masamu 1 or Learn Math with the Cat?
Masamu 1 ships an update every 3 months, and Learn Math with the Cat every 19 months. Most recently, Masamu 1 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Learn Math with the Cat on October 26, 2026.

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