1st Grade Learning vs Cross Math Puzzles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
1st Grade Learning
This app offers 21 engaging games designed to teach first-grade curriculum in math, language, and science. It uses colorful visuals, voice narration, and fun sounds to make learning enjoyable and effective for young students.
- Math games (patterns, ordering, addition, subtraction, fractions)
- Language games (bingo, compound words, spelling, reading)
- Science games (geography, body parts, photosynthesis, dinosaurs)
- Curriculum-aligned lessons
- Voice narration and animations
- No in-app purchases, subscriptions, or ads
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21 fun games to help kids learn First Grade lessons! Games are designed using real 1st Grade curriculums and core curriculum state standards. Games include: MATH • Patterns - Learn to identify repeating patterns, a critical skill for first grade • Ordering - Place objects in order based on size, numbers, and letters • Compare Numbers - Advanced math topic that compares numbers to see what is greater or less than • Add, Subtract, and Advanced Math - Help learn advanced math skills like additional and subtraction with fun falling fruit • Fractions - Fun way to learn the visual representation of fractions • Timed Math Facts - Quickly answer simple math facts to earn basketballs LANGUAGE • Word Bingo - Help your first grader with reading and spelling skills in a fun bingo game • Compound Words - Combine words to build compound words • Advanced Counting - Skip count by 2's, 3's, 4's, 5's, 10's and more • Contractions - Teach your 1st Grader how to combine words to make contractions • Spelling - Learn how to spell hundreds of words with helpful voice assistance • Verbs, Nouns, Adjectives - Your child will learn different types of words like verbs, nouns, and adjectives • Sight Words - Learn how to spell and recognize important sight words • Reading Basics - Read articles and answer questions, with the ability to get assistance on tough words • Plurals - Form the correct plural version of words SCIENCE • Geography - Identify the oceans, continents, and various types of landforms • Body Parts - Learn and identify all the body parts of the human body, and learn how diagrams work • Photosynthesis - Help the plant conduct photosynthesis and learn about the process vital for all plant life • Dinosaurs and Fossils - Identify different dinosaurs and learn about how we can learn about dinosaurs from fossils • 5 Senses - Learn the 5 senses, how they help us understand the world, and which body part each uses • Animals - Classify and learn about a variety of animals, such as mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and more • Cause & Effect - Listen and match a cause with the correct effect • Great Scientists - Learn about Albert Einstein, Rosalyn Franklin, and other outstanding scientists Games are a fun and engaging way for kids to learn and practice new skills. RosiMosi games include voice narrations, colorful images and animations, and lots of fun sounds and music. ===================================== SCHOOL EDITION APPS School edition apps have no in-app purchases, subscriptions, or ads and are completely safe for kids. PROBLEMS WITH THE GAME? If you are having issues with the game or have questions please email us at help@rosimosi.com and we will get it fixed for you ASAP. LEAVE US A REVIEW! If you're enjoying the game then we'd love for you to leave us a review! Reviews help small developers like us keep improving this game.
Cross Math Puzzles
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Fun and challenging! Practice your math skills and logical thinking abilities with Cross Math Puzzles. Cross Math Puzzles involve using whole numbers and integers to solve addition, subtraction and multiplication problems. The object of Cross Math Puzzles is to place the correct numbers in the empty cells of the puzzle so that the horizontal and vertical equations are true. Puzzles are randomly generated so an unlimited supply of puzzles are available. Cross Math Puzzles are a great for elementary students to practice their math skills. The app provides five different types of problems. The first level uses sums for whole numbers from 1 to 9. At level two a mix of addition and subtraction problems are presented. Level three involves multiplication of numbers from 1 to 9. When level four is selected, addition problems for numbers between -4 and +4. At level five addition and subtraction problems for integers between -4 and +4 are presented. Speech and sound effects make using Cross Math Puzzles fun for kids. A scoreboard keeps track of how many puzzles the student has solved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cross Math Puzzles at $1.99 against 1st Grade Learning's $19.99. 1st Grade Learning's advantage is update cadence (every 8 months vs every 24 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.2). On 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
1st Grade Learning costs $19.99 and Cross Math Puzzles $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
1st Grade Learning ships an update every 8 months, Cross Math Puzzles every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 1st Grade Learning | Cross Math Puzzles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (3.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RosiMosi LLC | Ventura Educational Systems |
Bugs and requests
1st Grade Learning
Reported bugs
2 issues- Freezing issues on login screen
- Compatibility problems with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Option to mix games of different grade levels
- Non-common core curriculum options
Cross Math Puzzles
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
1st Grade Learning
No in-app purchases
Cross Math Puzzles
No in-app purchases
Questions
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