Comparison

Masamu 1 vs Quick VocabNote

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

Quick VocabNote

Features
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vocabnote is a learning app that lets you go from translating English words to memorizing them in one seamless flow. [Instant Translation] Just enter a word and the translation is filled in automatically. With a design that thoroughly removes friction, you can quickly lock in those “What was that word again?” moments. [Flashcards] Skip the words you already know and review efficiently through repetition. [Premium Features] • Data export and import • Ad removal

Screenshots

Masamu 14 screens
Quick VocabNote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Masamu 1 at none against Quick VocabNote's 1. Masamu 1 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 18.0). Quick VocabNote's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price 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. Quick VocabNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Masamu 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Masamu 1 ships an update every 3 months, Quick VocabNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Masamu 1 versus Quick VocabNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasamu 1Quick VocabNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperonebillionHiroto Toyoshima

In-app purchases

None

Masamu 1

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Quick VocabNote

One-time1
  • Quick Vocabnote Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Masamu 1 free?
Masamu 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick VocabNote free?
Quick VocabNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Masamu 1 or Quick VocabNote have ads?
Quick VocabNote shows ads; Masamu 1 does not.
Which is updated more often, Masamu 1 or Quick VocabNote?
Masamu 1 ships an update every 3 months, and Quick VocabNote weekly. Most recently, Masamu 1 was updated on September 28, 2026 and Quick VocabNote on October 15, 2026.

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