Comparison

The Learning Lab (TLL) vs ChildFirst Pre

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

Head to head

The Learning Lab (TLL)

About

The Learning Lab (TLL)

Features

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From keeping up with important announcements to tracking your child's learning progress, the TLL App enables you to stay informed while on-the-go. Have a direct line to teachers, an overview of your child's class schedules and more — at your fingertips when you download the app today.

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ChildFirst Pre

Features

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Stay connected with ChildFirst Pre-school through our ParentsApp! Easily access photos, attendance records, portfolios, direct messages from teachers and more! Keep up-to-date with your child’s learning journey and receive important updates, all in one place. This app simplifies communication for busy parents and teachers for a dynamic home-school partnership!

Screenshots

The Learning Lab (TLL)4 screens

ChildFirst Pre4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Learning Lab (TLL) at every 6 weeks against ChildFirst Pre's every 4 months. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Learning Lab (TLL) ships an update every 6 weeks, ChildFirst Pre every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

The Learning Lab (TLL) versus ChildFirst Pre: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	The Learning Lab (TLL)	ChildFirst Pre
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 weeks — better	Every 4 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	30 MB	129 MB
Age rating	4+	12+
Developer	THE LEARNINGLAB EDUCATION CENTRE PTE LTD	Taidii Pte Ltd

In-app purchases

None

The Learning Lab (TLL)

No in-app purchases

None

ChildFirst Pre

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Learning Lab (TLL) free?

The Learning Lab (TLL) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is ChildFirst Pre free?

ChildFirst Pre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do The Learning Lab (TLL) or ChildFirst Pre have ads?

Neither The Learning Lab (TLL) nor ChildFirst Pre shows ads.

Which is updated more often, The Learning Lab (TLL) or ChildFirst Pre?

The Learning Lab (TLL) ships an update every 6 weeks, and ChildFirst Pre every 4 months. Most recently, The Learning Lab (TLL) was updated on October 25, 2026 and ChildFirst Pre on October 30, 2026.