Comparison

MindPark vs FirstWords Cards

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

Head to head
About

MindPark

Features
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MindPark is a family app built around two questions every parent asks: is my child developing well, and how can I help them grow? It combines fun cognitive games for kids with a simple autism and ADHD screening tool for parents, so you can track your child's development from the same app they already love using. * COGNITIVE GAMES FOR KIDS Kids play interactive brain games that build creativity, problem-solving, memory, and focus through age-appropriate learning activities. The interface is simple and colorful, built so younger children can find their way around on their own. Parental controls keep children inside the games; they cannot reach the parent portal, view reports, or change settings without a parent unlocking it first. * AUTISM & ADHD SCREENING FOR PARENTS While your child plays, you can observe how they respond and interact. That observation, combined with a short screening questionnaire you fill out yourself, gives you a clear result: a level showing whether your child's signs point to a low, medium, or high likelihood of autism or ADHD. This is a screening and evaluation tool, not a medical test or diagnosis. It's meant to help you notice early signs and developmental delays, so you can have a more informed conversation with your pediatrician, not replace one. * CHILD DEVELOPMENT & PROGRESS TRACKING Progress tracking shows your child's cognitive growth and developmental milestones through detailed reports and visual charts. Behavior tracking breaks down what their assessment results actually mean. Set screen time limits, set goals for your child, and tailor the app's content to fit your family, all from one dashboard. * A PARENT PORTAL ONLY YOU CAN SEE Your parent portal sits behind a 4-digit PIN that only you set. Reports, settings, and screening results stay locked away from your child and visible only to you. Parents also get a growing library of articles on child development, covering sleep, friendships, anxiety, and daily routines: practical reading for the questions that come up between pediatrician visits. * BUILT WITH PRIVACY IN MIND MindPark follows COPPA and GDPR standards and never sells your family's data to third parties. Everything your child does in the app stays private to your household. MindPark works as an autism screening app, an at-home ADHD evaluation, and a set of educational games for kids, all in one place for parents and children. Download MindPark, let your child play, and start tracking what you see.

About

FirstWords Cards

Features
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First words, shared discoveries. FirstWords Cards brings talking flashcards and playful word activities to toddlers ages 1–4. Tap a picture, hear a word and a short sentence, then repeat together. Warm illustrations, familiar objects and simple controls make it easy to explore at your child's pace. 2 STARTER PACKS FREE: • Animals — familiar creatures and their names • Actions — everyday verbs to explore together INSIDE THE FULL CATALOG: • 417 voiced cards across 21 themed packs • Animals, home, food, colors, body parts, feelings, actions, phrases and opposites • 10 sound packs covering R, L, S, Z, SH, ZH, CH, TH, W and consonant blends LEARN WORDS THROUGH PLAY: • Listen and find the matching picture • Match pairs, explore opposites and spot the odd one out • Repeat words and pop bubbles • Draw, color and play with stickers • Follow a daily adventure with reward cards MADE FOR SHARED FAMILY TIME: • Multiple child profiles with separate progress • Age-based card selection • A parent dashboard with card and activity progress • Themed and sound-based packs for practice together SIMPLE FOR LITTLE HANDS: • Large buttons, spoken words and gentle animations • No ads • Parent gate for settings and purchases • Cards and voice recordings available offline Start with the free packs. Full-catalog access requires a purchase; available offers and prices are shown in the app. Made with love for little learners.

Screenshots

MindPark4 screens
FirstWords Cards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FirstWords Cards at every 4 days against MindPark's every 10 months. MindPark's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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. MindPark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FirstWords Cards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MindPark ships an update every 10 months, FirstWords Cards every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MindPark versus FirstWords Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindParkFirstWords Cards
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBraincast TechnologyAndrii Ihnatiev

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MindPark

One-time1
  • MindPark Premium$17.99
2 purchases

FirstWords Cards

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • FirstWords Premium · Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is MindPark free?
MindPark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FirstWords Cards free?
FirstWords Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MindPark or FirstWords Cards have ads?
Neither MindPark nor FirstWords Cards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MindPark or FirstWords Cards?
MindPark ships an update every 10 months, and FirstWords Cards every 4 days. Most recently, MindPark was updated on October 30, 2026 and FirstWords Cards on October 28, 2026.

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