Comparison

First Mandarin vs Cambridge Pre

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Cambridge Pre

Features

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Stay connected with Cambridge Pre-school through our ParentsApp! Easily access photos, attendance records, portfolios, direct messages from teachers and more! Keep up-to-date with your child’s learning journey and receive important updates, all in one place. This app simplifies communication for busy parents and teachers for a dynamic home-school partnership!

Screenshots

First Mandarin1 screens

Cambridge Pre4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cambridge Pre at 12.0 against First Mandarin's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

First Mandarin ships an update every 7 months, Cambridge Pre every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

First Mandarin versus Cambridge Pre: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	First Mandarin	Cambridge Pre
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Every 4 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	12.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	143 MB	105 MB
Age rating	4+	12+
Developer	EDNOVATION (SEA) PTE. LTD.	Taidii Pte Ltd

In-app purchases

None

First Mandarin

No in-app purchases

None

Cambridge Pre

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Mandarin free?

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

Is Cambridge Pre free?

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

Do First Mandarin or Cambridge Pre have ads?

Neither First Mandarin nor Cambridge Pre shows ads.

Which is updated more often, First Mandarin or Cambridge Pre?

First Mandarin ships an update every 7 months, and Cambridge Pre every 4 months. Most recently, First Mandarin was updated on October 18, 2026 and Cambridge Pre on October 12, 2026.