Comparison

MathFirstSteps vs HonestFox

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

Head to head
About

MathFirstSteps

Features
Read full description

Math First Steps turns basic arithmetic into a colorful journey created especially for young learners. Children explore five unique worlds while practising addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Each world introduces new challenges with distinctive scenery, playful interactions, and rewards to uncover. HOW TO PLAY 1. Explore the Worlds Travel through the Path of Numbers and choose a mathematical world. 2. Complete Challenges Solve exercises by tapping the marble with the correct answer. Three progressive challenges are available in every world. 3. Earn Rewards Collect points and stars, unlock new challenges, and reveal a special World Wonder piece by piece. GAME MODES • Journey — progress through five worlds and 15 challenges • Free Play — choose an operation and difficulty • Speed Challenge — answer quickly and try to beat your best score FEATURES • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division • Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty levels • Five colorful mathematical worlds • Stars, scores, speed bonuses, and saved progress • Collectible rewards unique to every world • Large, readable, child-friendly controls • English and Hebrew support • Optional sounds and haptic feedback Math First Steps was made with care to give children a positive, playful space for building confidence with numbers.

About

HonestFox

An educational game designed for toddlers and young children aged 2-6. It uses fun mini-games to teach letters, word formation, numbers, and basic math concepts through interactive adventures. The app is continuously updated with new content to keep learning engaging.

Highlights
  • Teaches letters and word formation
  • Explores numbers and basic math
  • Interactive mini-games
  • Adventure-based learning levels
  • Regularly updated content
  • Suitable for ages 2-6
Features
Read full description

Welcome to our educational game for toddlers and children aged 2 to 6 years. By playing fun mini-games, kids will learn letters, form words, explore numbers, and grasp the basics of mathematics in an engaging and stress-free way. Each level is a little adventure where the child doesn’t just memorize new things but actively applies knowledge in exciting tasks. We continue to expand the game’s possibilities by adding new interactive experiences, ensuring each day brings fresh discoveries for your child. Privacy Policy: https://honestfoxgames.com/privacy.html End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Thank you for choosing our app for your child’s learning adventures!

Screenshots

MathFirstSteps4 screens
HonestFox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathFirstSteps at none against HonestFox's 5. HonestFox's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 23 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. HonestFox sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. MathFirstSteps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathFirstSteps ships an update every 23 months, HonestFox every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MathFirstSteps versus HonestFox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathFirstStepsHonestFox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (28 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB907 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei IsacHONESTFOX LDA

In-app purchases

None

MathFirstSteps

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

HonestFox

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$5.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • HonestFox PLUS: Yearly Pass$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Game: Lifetime Access$3.99

Questions

Is MathFirstSteps free?
MathFirstSteps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HonestFox free?
HonestFox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MathFirstSteps or HonestFox have ads?
Neither MathFirstSteps nor HonestFox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MathFirstSteps or HonestFox?
MathFirstSteps ships an update every 23 months, and HonestFox every 6 days. Most recently, MathFirstSteps was updated on October 5, 2026 and HonestFox on October 8, 2026.

Other comparisons