1st Calc vs Groupy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
1st Calc
This app provides a visual abacus-style bead frame to help primary school children learn numbers up to 100. It supports addition and subtraction practice, making math more engaging and helping to prevent learning disabilities.
- Abacus-style bead frame
- Learn numbers up to 100
- Addition and subtraction practice
- Customizable bead colors
- Optional live cam background
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„1st Calc“ is an Abacus-style bead frame, that helps primary school children to discover numbers up to 100. It provides them with a visual tool to play with numbers and lets them solve addition and subtraction problems. It is based on the latest math-teaching knowledge and its use contributes significantly to avoid any mathematical disabilities at an early stage and counteract this. „1st Calc“ is an invaluable tool harvesting the children's motivation to use the iPad or iPhone and makes up with a more fun learning experience. FEATURES · Selectable range of numbers: 0 - 20 or 0 - 100 · Bead frame for children · Choose between 4 different colors · Optional live cam view as background We will provide you with further updates. "1st Calc" will then be able to generate addition and subtraction problems, to guide the child through the solution process and to control and diagnose the child's input.
Groupy
This tool helps educators and trainers quickly and effectively divide classes and teams into groups. It offers flexible grouping options, considers individual strengths, and allows for easy management and export of group assignments. Features include smart division, role assignment, and a presentation mode.
- Smart division options (learning, level, random, manual)
- Consider individual strengths
- Manage classes and projects
- Automatic or manual role assignment
- Export groups as image, PDF, or Excel
- Show Mode for simulated random draws
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Groupy ist ein smartes Tool, das speziell für Lehrkräfte und Trainer entwickelt wurde, um Klassen und Teams schnell und sinnvoll in Gruppen einzuteilen. Groupy hilft dir dabei, mit wenigen Klicks die bestmögliche Teamdynamik für deine Projekte zu finden. Alle Funktionen im Überblick: • Smarte Einteilung: Wähle flexibel aus verschiedenen Einteilungsmöglichkeiten: Lernfördernd, Niveaugleich, Zufall oder komplett manuell. • Stärken im Blick: Berücksichtige individuelle Eigenschaften und Leistungsstärken für ein optimales Arbeitsklima. • Struktur und Design: Verwalte alle Klassen an einem Ort und gestalte deine Projekte übersichtlich mit passenden Farben und Symbolen. • Rollenverteilung: Weise den Gruppenmitgliedern automatisch oder manuell Aufgaben zu (z. B. Gruppensprecher). • Einfacher Export: Teile deine gespeicherten Einteilungen blitzschnell als Bild, PDF oder Excel-Tabelle. • Show Mode: Präsentiere deine vorher eingeteilten Gruppen im Show Mode. Dabei wird den Teilnehmern eine zufällige Auslosung simuliert, während du durch deine Vorab-Einteilung die volle Kontrolle über die Zusammensetzung behältst. Wir arbeiten stetig daran, Groupy für dich noch besser zu machen. Du hast weitere Ideen oder Wünsche für Groupy? Lass es uns direkt über den Feedback Button in der App wissen!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Groupy at Free against 1st Calc's $0.99. Groupy also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 50 months). On review sentiment, 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
Groupy is free to download; 1st Calc costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
1st Calc ships an update every 50 months, Groupy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 1st Calc | Groupy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 50 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | medienwerkstatt | Exord UG (haftungsbeschrankt) |
Customer experience
1st Calc
Groupy
In-app purchases
1st Calc
No in-app purchases
Groupy
No in-app purchases
