Comparison

I see! Math1 vs よくわかる算数小学1年

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

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About

I see! Math1

This app offers a comprehensive math curriculum for first graders, covering all essential units through interactive animations, voiceovers, and engaging stories. It provides bilingual learning in English and Japanese with subtitles, and includes practice drills to reinforce skills. The design is safe and secure, with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Full year curriculum for 1st graders
  • Interactive animated explanations
  • Bilingual English/Japanese support
  • Subtitled animations
  • Practice drills with hints
  • Safe and ad-free environment
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"I see! Math for 1st Graders" I see! Math 1 is a full-fledged learning app that adheres to the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's curriculum guidelines. It covers all math units (25 units, 50 sections) that first graders learn in a year. It's comprised of interactive explanation sections, where you can learn all units enjoyably with full animation and full voice, and problem-solving practice sections to solidify academic skills. Bilingual Learning Experience The app seamlessly switches between English and Japanese. We meticulously focused on native expressions and native voices to ensure children can learn math naturally in either language. Even the humor is designed in consultation with native speakers. To accommodate environments like classrooms where sound isn't always an option, all animations come with subtitles ( English and Japanese). "Let's See!" Corner: Cute characters come to life through vivid animations, teaching math concepts clearly and stimulating curiosity through engaging stories. Kids even interact with the movies at times! Everyone gets absorbed in the humor-filled storylines. We often hear from children about their favorite characters! "Practice" Drill Corner: With abundant hints, children experience the satisfaction of solving problems independently, steadily deepening their understanding from basic to advanced concepts. Safe and Secure Design: The app has absolutely no in-app purchases, ads, or links to external sites. We don't collect personal information, nor do we provide it to third parties. We provide an environment where your child can learn safely and confidently on their own. Highly Trusted by Educators: This app has been widely adopted in general elementary schools, and notably, many educational boards and schools have introduced it in support classes for truancy and special needs classes. It transforms often dry learning content into engaging, humor-infused stories. Contents: How Many? (1) How Many? (2) How Many? (3) Which One? Parts and Whole Find the Part How Many are Hiding? Various Shapes (1) Various Shapes (2) How Many in All? (1) How Many in All? (2) Add With Zero Addition How Many are Left? How Many More? Zero in subtraction Subtraction Calculation With 3 Numbers Compare Length Compare Capacity Compare Area How to Read a Clock Numbers up to 20 Numbers Greater Than 20 Numbers Greater Than 100

About

よくわかる算数小学1年

Features
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・問題を解きながら小学校1年の算数を学習します。 ・多くの絵で楽しく学習できます。 ・わかりにくいところは,ていねいな説明を加えています。

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: よくわかる算数小学1年 at Free against I see! Math1's $9.99. I see! Math1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 28 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

よくわかる算数小学1年 is free to download; I see! Math1 costs $9.99 up front. よくわかる算数小学1年 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. I see! Math1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

I see! Math1 ships an update every 4 months, よくわかる算数小学1年 every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
I see! Math1 versus よくわかる算数小学1年: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterI see! Math1よくわかる算数小学1年
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 28 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperがくげいNorio Takeda

In-app purchases

None

I see! Math1

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

よくわかる算数小学1年

One-time1
  • ゴールドコイン$7.99

Questions

Is I see! Math1 free?
I see! Math1 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is よくわかる算数小学1年 free?
よくわかる算数小学1年 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do I see! Math1 or よくわかる算数小学1年 have ads?
Neither I see! Math1 nor よくわかる算数小学1年 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, I see! Math1 or よくわかる算数小学1年?
I see! Math1 ships an update every 4 months, and よくわかる算数小学1年 every 28 months. Most recently, I see! Math1 was updated on October 23, 2026 and よくわかる算数小学1年 on October 16, 2026.

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