Comparison

Place Value MAB Subtraction vs 1st Grade Math Learning App

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

Head to head
About

Place Value MAB Subtraction

This app models subtraction problems using virtual manipulatives, aiding students in understanding place value and regrouping. It offers a teaching module for custom lessons and interactive games focused on renaming and subtraction with or without regrouping.

Highlights
  • Virtual MAB blocks for modeling
  • Place value chart
  • Teaching module for custom lessons
  • Interactive renaming game
  • Subtraction practice (with/without renaming)
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
Features
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Little Monkey Apps MAB Subtraction builds on the previous Apps, Little Monkey Apps MAB Addition and Little Monkey Apps MAB. This App compliments the use of hands on experiences for modelling subtraction problems using MAB blocks in instances when using real blocks is not practical. =Teaching Module= Contains place value chart, units, longs, flats and blocks, basket for trading and regrouping, random number generator, counter and camera feature. This module is for teachers to create their own learning experiences or for students to use when solving written problems, instead of using real wooden MAB. Students place 'ten' objects in the basket to 'make' or one object to 'break'. 'Make' label appears when ten objects have been placed in the basket and 'Break' label when one object is placed in the basket. =Learn to rename= This game addresses the need to teach and learn how to rename blocks. That is, 2 tens and 3 ones (23) is equal to 1 ten and 13 ones (also 23!) This skill is important in knowing why renaming can be used, rather than just knowing the how of renaming. Blocks are set out on the floor, each question will dictate what type of renaming is to be completed. Use the basket to rename, then place the blocks on the place value chart. Place check to answer. If you want to be shown how to rename, press the show me button for a demonstration. =Subtraction no renaming= Use the MAB blocks to complete the subtraction problem, placing the higher number on the place value chart and moving away the blocks to the bottom section of the place value chart, counting what remains, then typing the answer on the keypad. Levels of difficulty can be changed the up and down arrow buttons. No regrouping required in this activity as a precursor to the following task. =Subtraction with renaming= Use the MAB blocks to complete the subtraction problem, placing the higher number on the place value chart, moving blocks to subtract the lower value, use the basket to change blocks to rename to the required place value, then type the answer on the keypad. Levels of difficulty can be changed the up and down arrow buttons. Task appears similar to previous challenge but with renaming in all levels.

About

1st Grade Math Learning App

This app offers curriculum-aligned math practice for first graders, covering essential skills through interactive activities and flashcards. It includes a scratchpad for problem-solving and two modes: practice and scored tests with detailed feedback.

Highlights
  • Curriculum-aligned math skills
  • Interactive activities and flashcards
  • Scratchpad for problem-solving
  • Practice and scored test modes
  • Detailed feedback and explanations
  • User-friendly interface and colorful graphics
Features
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Smart Kidz Club Grade 1 Math App is curriculum-aligned for 6- 7-year-olds to practice and master all the required grade 1 math skills. This app follows the US Common Core State Standards and consists of comprehensive math skills essential for GRADE 1 school students. Resources consist of both activity books and flash cards. Each Math Activity that requires complex solving, consists of a SCRATCH PAD option where the child can freely write on the screen (overlay) to solve the problems in writing if they so desire. Math Flash Cards cover addition and subtraction facts and families. The Flash Cards are highly interactive and have a sequential mode useful for learning and memorization and a random/shuffled mode for practice and memory recall. Math activities cover all the required grade 1 skills such as addition and subtraction concepts, counting, measurement, data and graphs, Roman numbers, time, fractions, geometry, approximation, probability, and statistics, comparing, odd and even, sorting, ordering, and classifying. Math Activities consist of 2 modes, practice and test. Each of these modes comes with a choice of the number of questions/problems that the child wishes to solve— 1. Practice Mode: The Practice Mode allows the child to solve each problem before advancing to the next problem while prompting them to try again if they choose the wrong answer. The Practice Mode is not scored. At the end of the practice mode, the child has the option to try again with a new set of problems. 2. Test Mode. The Test Mode is scored and does not prompt the child during their attempt to solve the problem. At the end of the Test Mode, the child has the option to try again with a set of new math problems or review their answers with detailed feedback and explanation. This app supports maths learning in homes by helping kids in grade 1 with their mathematical understanding without any harmful distractions or ads. The app offers a variety of levels and challenges to cater to every student's needs and abilities. The app's user-friendly interface and colorful graphics create an enjoyable learning experience for kids. The app's activities are designed to keep children engaged and motivated, making learning fun and exciting. The Math Practice App is perfect for homeschooling, classroom use, or as a supplemental tool to reinforce math skills learned in school. It is an excellent resource for children to practice math in an interactive and fun way.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Place Value MAB Subtraction at 100% against 1st Grade Math Learning App's 50%. Place Value MAB Subtraction also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). 1st Grade Math Learning App's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 34 months). On ads 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

1st Grade Math Learning App is free to download; Place Value MAB Subtraction costs $1.99 up front. 1st Grade Math Learning App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Place Value MAB Subtraction asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Place Value MAB Subtraction holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1st Grade Math Learning App has 75 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Place Value MAB Subtraction's written reviews are positive against 50% of 1st Grade Math Learning App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Place Value MAB Subtraction ships an update every 34 months, 1st Grade Math Learning App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Place Value MAB Subtraction versus 1st Grade Math Learning App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlace Value MAB Subtraction1st Grade Math Learning App
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings175 — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleesha KondysSmart Kidz Club Inc.

Customer experience

Place Value MAB Subtraction

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

1st Grade Math Learning App

All ratings75 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Place Value MAB Subtraction

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

1st Grade Math Learning App

Subscriptions4
  • Math Practice for Grade One:1W$1.997 Days
  • Math Practice for Grade One:1M$2.991 Month
  • Math Practice for Grade One:3M3 Days trial$3.993 Months
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  • Math Practice for Grade One:6M3 Days trial$4.996 Months
One-time1
  • Lifetime access to all content$9.99

Questions

Is Place Value MAB Subtraction free?
Place Value MAB Subtraction costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 1st Grade Math Learning App free?
1st Grade Math Learning App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Place Value MAB Subtraction or 1st Grade Math Learning App?
Place Value MAB Subtraction is rated higher. Place Value MAB Subtraction averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 1st Grade Math Learning App averages 4.5 from 75 ratings.
Do Place Value MAB Subtraction or 1st Grade Math Learning App have ads?
Neither Place Value MAB Subtraction nor 1st Grade Math Learning App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Place Value MAB Subtraction or 1st Grade Math Learning App?
Place Value MAB Subtraction ships an update every 34 months, and 1st Grade Math Learning App monthly. Most recently, Place Value MAB Subtraction was updated on October 16, 2026 and 1st Grade Math Learning App on September 27, 2026.

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