Comparison

Mental Maths Drill vs Little 1st Grade

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

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Mental Maths Drill

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Mental Maths Drill is the fastest way to sharpen your arithmetic — no pencil, no calculator, just you and the numbers. Whether you're a student preparing for exams, or someone who wants to think faster, Mental Maths Drill gives you the tools to improve at your own pace. 7 CATEGORIES Practice Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Negative Numbers, Percentages, and Order of Operations (BODMAS). Each category is carefully designed to build real-world number sense. THREE DIFFICULTY LEVELS Start with single digits, work up to double and triple digit challenges. Every level feels meaningfully harder — not just bigger numbers, but sharper thinking required. TIMED DRILLS Race against the clock in focused sessions. All scores are normalised to answers per minute, so every session is comparable regardless of length. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Personal bests are saved for every category and difficulty combination. Beat your record and know exactly where you're improving — and where to focus next. MISTAKE REVIEW Every wrong answer is logged. Review your mistakes at the end of each session so you learn from them, not just move past them. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Little 1st Grade

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LITTLE 1ST GRADE: LEARN, PRACTICE, AND PLAY Little 1st Grade brings everything a first-grade learner needs into one bright, kid-friendly app. Designed for children ages 6–7, the app includes grade-appropriate activities across math, reading, science, geography, art, music, word searches, and educational games. LEARN THE CONCEPT BEFORE THE QUIZ Each lesson introduces the topic with a clear explanation, important vocabulary, and a worked example before asking the child to answer questions. Children can switch between two learning modes at any time: • Lessons — learn the concept step by step • Quiz — practice skills through multiple-choice questions Instant feedback helps learners understand their answers and continue improving without requiring complicated controls or typing. FIRST-GRADE SUBJECTS IN ONE APP Explore learning activities across: • Math • Reading and phonics • Science • Geography • Art • Music • Word searches • Educational games Topics include addition, subtraction, phonics, vocabulary, reading comprehension, basic science, geography, creativity, music, and more. LEARNING THAT FEELS LIKE PLAY Practice activities use simple, child-friendly controls. Read the question, tap an answer, and earn rewards for continued progress. Children can: • Build daily learning streaks • Keep answer combos going • Earn one-to-three-star lesson ratings • Complete grade-level quizzes • Discover new words • Play drag-to-find word-search puzzles Word-search activities allow children to drag across a letter grid and find age-appropriate hidden words, making spelling and vocabulary review feel like a game. WHY FAMILIES LOVE LITTLE 1ST GRADE • First-grade subjects together in one app • Designed for children ages 6–7 • Teach-first lessons with clear examples • Grade-level multiple-choice practice • Instant, child-friendly feedback • No typing required for most activities • Interactive word-search puzzles • Daily streaks, combos, and star ratings • Progress saved directly on the device • No third-party advertising • No third-party tracking HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app and begin learning at the first-grade level. 2. Choose a subject. 3. Select Lessons to learn or Quiz to practice. 4. Tap answers and receive instant feedback. 5. Earn stars, build combos, and grow a daily streak. 6. Take a break with a word-search puzzle or educational game. MADE FOR DIFFERENT LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS Little 1st Grade can support: • Learning at home • Homeschool instruction • Classroom reinforcement • Homework practice • Summer learning • After-school activities • Independent skill review PRIVACY Children’s privacy matters. Little 1st Grade contains no third-party advertising and no third-party tracking. Learning progress is saved directly on the device. SAFETY INFORMATION Little 1st Grade is an educational app intended for children under the guidance of a parent, guardian, or teacher. Some lessons, particularly in Science and Art, may describe hands-on activities that require adult supervision. Always follow the safety instructions provided in the app. Use materials only as directed, supervise sharp tools and heat sources, and never taste or consume activity materials. Educational content is provided for general learning purposes and is not a substitute for formal schooling, professional instruction, or appropriate adult supervision. LICENSE AGREEMENT This app is licensed, not sold. Unless a separate agreement is provided, use of the app is governed by Apple’s Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ WHAT’S NEW Welcome to the first release of Little 1st Grade! Explore first-grade math, reading, science, geography, art, music, word searches, quizzes, and educational games in one kid-friendly learning app.

Screenshots

Mental Maths Drill4 screens
Little 1st Grade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Little 1st Grade at none against Mental Maths Drill's 2. Little 1st Grade also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Mental Maths Drill sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Little 1st Grade asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Mental Maths Drill versus Little 1st Grade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMental Maths DrillLittle 1st Grade
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarid AhmadCozy Suites Realty LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mental Maths Drill

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • 6 Months$4.996 Months
None

Little 1st Grade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mental Maths Drill free?
Mental Maths Drill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Little 1st Grade free?
Little 1st Grade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mental Maths Drill or Little 1st Grade have ads?
Mental Maths Drill shows ads; Little 1st Grade does not.

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