Comparison

1st Grade Learning vs Starfall Numbers

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Starfall Numbers

This app uses interactive activities and songs to help children learn number recognition and counting skills. It connects numbers to real-world objects and introduces basic math concepts for early learners.

Highlights
  • Number symbol and value recognition
  • Counting activities
  • Interactive introductions for numbers 0-100
  • Coin counting and math expressions
  • 15 animated math songs
  • Closed captioning for songs
Features
Currently charting
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Explore numbers through the magic of curiosity and the power of motivation: the Starfall way! With this app, your child will learn to recognize number symbols and values by connecting them to real-world objects (such as 1 sun, 5 fingers, and 10 toes). Your child will then apply these concepts with counting activities and songs! Starfall Numbers includes interactive introductions for numbers 0-20, 25, 50, and 100. Counting activities introduce coins, math symbols, and simple expressions while building counting skills from 0 to 100 in entertaining and practical ways. Your child will also enjoy singing along with 15 Starfall math songs! Counting song favorites and calendar concepts are animated playfully, with a closed caption option to display song lyrics. Each activity and song reinforces simple language and basic vocabulary, making this app an excellent choice for pre-readers, emerging readers, and English language learners alike.

Screenshots

1st Grade Learning4 screens
Starfall Numbers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 1st Grade Learning at 86% against Starfall Numbers's 25%. 1st Grade Learning also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 35). Starfall Numbers's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $19.99) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

1st Grade Learning costs $19.99 and Starfall Numbers $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

1st Grade Learning holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1st Grade Learning has 3.2K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of 1st Grade Learning's written reviews are positive against 25% of Starfall Numbers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1st Grade Learning ships an update every 8 months, Starfall Numbers every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
1st Grade Learning versus Starfall Numbers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1st Grade LearningStarfall Numbers
Price$19.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.4 (3.2K ratings) — better3.2 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better35
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#189 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRosiMosi LLCStarfall Education Foundation

Customer experience

1st Grade Learning

All ratings3,232 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Starfall Numbers

All ratings35 ratings
Positive51.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative68.8%

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

Starfall Numbers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

1st Grade Learning

No in-app purchases

None

Starfall Numbers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1st Grade Learning free?
1st Grade Learning costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starfall Numbers free?
Starfall Numbers costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 1st Grade Learning or Starfall Numbers?
1st Grade Learning is rated higher. 1st Grade Learning averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Starfall Numbers averages 3.2 from 35 ratings.
Do 1st Grade Learning or Starfall Numbers have ads?
Neither 1st Grade Learning nor Starfall Numbers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1st Grade Learning or Starfall Numbers?
1st Grade Learning ships an update every 8 months, and Starfall Numbers every 11 months. Most recently, 1st Grade Learning was updated on September 23, 2026 and Starfall Numbers on September 24, 2026.

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