Comparison

First Math vs MathBox

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

Head to head
About

First Math

Features
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A fun math practice app designed for preschoolers and early elementary school students. - Addition up to 10 (e.g., 1+5=6, 4+5=9) - Addition up to 20 (e.g., 4+7=11, 9+8=17) - Subtraction up to 10 (e.g., 9-6=3, 6-1=5) - Subtraction up to 20 (e.g., 11-8=3, 15-6=9) Answer correctly and earn fun "snacks" as a reward! Solve more problems, collect snacks, and enjoy learning. The app adapts to your skill level: - Problems you answer incorrectly appear more often. - Problems you master appear less frequently. This makes it easy and effective to practice and strengthen your math basics while having fun.

About

MathBox

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Welcome to MathKiste – the math app kids love! MathKiste turns mental math, puzzles, and logical thinking into exciting adventures. With 11 varied games, primary school children practice basic arithmetic through play – no ads, no subscriptions, and no data collection. 3 games free: • Codebreaker – Crack the secret code by solving math problems • Math Soccer – Compete against the computer and score goals • Treasure Map – Find the treasure chest on the grid 8 additional games in the full version (one-time purchase): • Target Board – Throw number darts and hit the result • Number Path – Uncover numbers in the right order and beat your record • Horse Race – Gallop to the finish with correct answers • Number Riddle – Solve the riddle text and dial in the solution • Number Scale – Balance the scale by matching results • Magic Potion – Mix the perfect potion with the right calculation • Number Robot – Drag the matching operation sign to the right task • Shopping – Practice with money at the supermarket Sticker Album: Earn points for every solved task. Collect over 150 different stickers as a reward! Parent Area: • 3 difficulty levels • Toggle individual games on/off • Sound and voice output controls • Level selection can be locked or unlocked for the child • Parent access secured by a math question Bilingual: The entire app can be played in German and English – so your child learns math and language at the same time. Privacy & Safety: • No ads • No tracking • No data collection • No social networks • COPPA compliant • Designed for kids Pay once – get everything: The full version is a one-time unlock (no subscription). The purchase applies to all devices with the same Apple ID. New games added later are included automatically. Supports iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

First Math4 screens
MathBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: First Math at every 3 days against MathBox's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Math ships an update every 3 days, MathBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
First Math versus MathBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst MathMathBox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.4 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB77 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperJun YamabeJORN FRANKENFELD

In-app purchases

None

First Math

No in-app purchases

None

MathBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Math free?
First Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MathBox free?
MathBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do First Math or MathBox have ads?
Neither First Math nor MathBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First Math or MathBox?
First Math ships an update every 3 days, and MathBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, First Math was updated on October 12, 2026 and MathBox on October 15, 2026.

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