Comparison

First Mandarin vs Shaws PreSchool

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

Head to head
About

First Mandarin

Features
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This language learning application is to complement our Chinese learning program and enable the children to practice speaking Mandarin as they follow the lessons in the application.

About

Shaws PreSchool

Features
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Safety and Welfare: Rest assured as we record the time your child reaches or leaves school, and keep track of the person accompanying your child. You can also conveniently access records of your child’s information such as daily temperature and weight from wherever you are. Moments: Never miss a precious moment of your child’s learning journey in school as teachers share memorable photos, newsletters with you over our app! Like a specially tailored Facebook album for your child, you can also comment and communicate with teachers. Notifications: Stay updated with the latest activities happening in your child’s school! No more missing out on school announcements! You will be instantaneously notified of any announcements released by the school. Not only can you seamlessly RSVP to school events over our app, you can also send your feedback directly to the school.

Screenshots

First Mandarin1 screens
Shaws PreSchool4 screens

Verdict

The call

First Mandarin and Shaws PreSchool are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Mandarin ships an update every 7 months, Shaws PreSchool every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
First Mandarin versus Shaws PreSchool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst MandarinShaws PreSchool
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size143 MB131 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEDNOVATION (SEA) PTE. LTD.Taidii Pte Ltd

In-app purchases

None

First Mandarin

No in-app purchases

None

Shaws PreSchool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Mandarin free?
First Mandarin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shaws PreSchool free?
Shaws PreSchool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do First Mandarin or Shaws PreSchool have ads?
Neither First Mandarin nor Shaws PreSchool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First Mandarin or Shaws PreSchool?
First Mandarin ships an update every 7 months, and Shaws PreSchool every 4 months. Most recently, First Mandarin was updated on October 26, 2026 and Shaws PreSchool on October 25, 2026.

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