Comparison

Aelm vs First Step Parent

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

Head to head

About

Aelm

Features

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علم للطلاب هو طريقك الأسهل للوصول إلى تعليم شخصي ومخصص مع نخبة من المعلمين المتميزين، في أي وقت ومن أي مكان. سواء كنت تبحث عن تقوية في مادة معينة أو متابعة دراسية مستمرة، علم يوفر لك التجربة التعليمية التي تناسب احتياجاتك.

About

First Step Parent

Features

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The First Step Parent app is a secure and direct bridge between you and your child's nursery in Saudi Arabia. It's designed specifically for parents to provide peace of mind and complete control over their child's journey. First Step Parent Features: Search and Compare: Browse and compare nurseries and educational and rehabilitation centers based on ratings and location to find the most suitable option for your child. Instant Daily Monitoring: Receive detailed reports (meals, sleep, activities), photos, and videos from the nursery in real time. Direct Communication: Communicate with the nursery management and caregivers via secure instant messaging. Secure Payment: Track fees and complete booking and registration procedures with ease. Safety and Trust: Share your experience by rating the nursery and securely review your child's educational and health records. Download the app today.

Screenshots

Aelm4 screens

First Step Parent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Aelm at none against First Step Parent's shown. Aelm also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Aelm ships an update every 4 days, First Step Parent every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Aelm versus First Step Parent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Aelm	First Step Parent
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 days — better	Every 11 days
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	94 MB	90 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Abdulmajeed Ghouth	COMPANY SELMA ATHER MURAFEH FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In-app purchases

None

Aelm

No in-app purchases

None

First Step Parent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aelm free?

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

Is First Step Parent free?

First Step Parent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Aelm or First Step Parent have ads?

First Step Parent shows ads; Aelm does not.

Which is updated more often, Aelm or First Step Parent?

Aelm ships an update every 4 days, and First Step Parent every 11 days. Most recently, Aelm was updated on October 21, 2026 and First Step Parent on October 16, 2026.