Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Read full description

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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version2 screens
Starfall Learn to Read4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version versus Starfall Learn to Read: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Wizard Grade 1 iPad versionStarfall Learn to Read
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.2 (228 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews71.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1228 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfowareindiaStarfall Education Foundation

Customer experience

Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Starfall Learn to Read

All ratings228 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral7.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative25.3%

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

4 purchases

Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version

One-time4
  • 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
None

Starfall Learn to Read

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version free?
Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Starfall Learn to Read free?
Starfall Learn to Read is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version or Starfall Learn to Read?
Starfall Learn to Read is rated higher. Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Starfall Learn to Read averages 4.2 from 228 ratings.
Do Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version or Starfall Learn to Read have ads?
Neither Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version nor Starfall Learn to Read shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version or Starfall Learn to Read?
Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version ships an update every 10 months, and Starfall Learn to Read every 9 months. Most recently, Math Wizard Grade 1 iPad version was updated on November 1, 2026 and Starfall Learn to Read on November 7, 2026.

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