Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version vs Starfall Learn to Read
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version
This educational app provides unlimited math exercises for first graders, covering topics like counting, addition, subtraction, and fractions. It features interactive learning activities and tracks progress for parents and teachers. Kids can play at their own pace or against a timer.
- Unlimited math exercises
- Covers counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions
- Interactive learning activities
- Progress tracking for parents/teachers
- Play at leisure or against a timer
- Abacus and number line counting
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The Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version 2.0 is an addition to series of Math apps. The app is very simple to use for kids. The app generates endless exercises for kids. Topics covered are Counting, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Ascending order and more. Kids can play as their leisure or against a timer. Kids are encouraged to play and learn. Also the app stores results so that parents and teachers can see how the kid is using the app. Math Wizard grade 1 contains two sections Math Wizard grade 1 Learning section for iPad contains interactive activities which help the child understanding basic math concepts Math Wizard grade 1 exercises section contains the various interactive questions which are unlimited and give as much practice as possible. Learn Counting numbers by interactive activities on Math Wizard Grade1 app for iPad -Counting activity 1(up to 20) -Counting numbers activity 2 (up to 50) -Count using Abacus (up to 99) -Counting on the Number line (up to 50) Addition up to 20 Subtraction (up to 20) Multiplication (up to 10) Division (up to 10) Match the shapes Learn fractions using interactive activity Numbers Ordering a) Ascending Order b) Descending Order
Starfall Learn to Read
This free app offers engaging books, games, and movies to help children learn to read. It focuses on vowel sounds and spelling through interactive activities, songs, and movies, fostering a love for language and reading.
- Interactive reading activities
- Engaging games and movies
- Focus on vowel sounds and spelling
- Songs and positive reinforcement
- Suitable for emerging readers
- Supports English language learners
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Starfall® Learn to Read is the second step of Starfall’s Learn to Read phonics sequence, which teaches the foundational skills for learning to read. Step 1: ABCs Step 2: Learn to Read Step 3: It’s Fun to Read Step 4: I’m Reading! In Starfall Learn to Read, children explore early phonics in a sequential, stress-free environment. Each step of the learning journey comes to life with help from the Vowel Pals—delightful characters that add depth and personality to each vowel sound. Children develop their phonics skills through the use of CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words, sight words, and vowel teams. Mastering the skills taught in Starfall Learn to Read helps children become confident, independent readers. Travel-ready. No internet connection required. Find Starfall Learn to Read, along with 700+ additional activities and counting across reading, math, music, and more in the Starfall app. The Starfall website and applications are program services of Starfall Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) publicly supported nonprofit organization. Starfall® and Starfall.com® are registered trademarks in the US, the European Union, and various other countries. Copyright © 2002–2026 by Starfall Education. All rights reserved. Starfall apps are inclusively designed to support all children, including English Language Learners (ELLs). Starfall also provides an Enhanced Accessible Index for children with visual, hearing, or mobility impairments. For more information, please contact Customer Service at (+1) 303-417-6414.
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Verdict
Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version and Starfall Learn to Read both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Starfall Learn to Read's written reviews are positive against 0% of Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version's. Starfall Learn to Read also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (228 vs 1). Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Starfall Learn to Read asks for nothing beyond the download.
Starfall Learn to Read holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starfall Learn to Read has 228 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version's written reviews are positive against 71% of Starfall Learn to Read's.
Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version ships an update every 10 months, Starfall Learn to Read every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version | Starfall Learn to Read |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.2 (228 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 71.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 228 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Infowareindia | Starfall Education Foundation |
Customer experience
Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version
Starfall Learn to Read
Bugs and requests
Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Starfall Learn to Read
Reported bugs
8 issues- App won't load beyond launch screen (black or green screen)
- Math games incompatible with iPhone updates
- Sound not playing in some instances
- App requires deletion and reinstallation to function
- Crashes on iOS 9.2.1 and older versions
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- Glitches when pressing letter machine words
- App needs to be opened twice each time to run
- Compatibility issues with various iOS versions
Requested features
10 requests- Reward/star system for motivation and progress tracking
- Lesson progression markers showing mastery of modules
- Writing and spelling exercises to reinforce learning
- More stories and content variety
- UK English version option
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- Settings to control word pronunciation features
- More word-building exercises
- Sight vocabulary games for common words
- Additional phonics rules (ng, tch, ck, tion, sion)
- Level progression system to track advancement
In-app purchases
Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version
- Multiplication Division Grade 1$0.99
- Abacus and Numberline for grade 1 Math Wizard$0.99
- In App for Addition and Subtraction$0.99
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- Math Wizard Grade 1 - Remove ads from the app$0.99
Starfall Learn to Read
No in-app purchases
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