Comparison

First Mandarin vs ChildFirst 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

ChildFirst Pre

Features

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Stay connected with ChildFirst 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

ChildFirst Pre4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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, ChildFirst Pre every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

First Mandarin versus ChildFirst Pre: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	First Mandarin	ChildFirst 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 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	143 MB	129 MB
Age rating	4+	12+
Developer	EDNOVATION (SEA) PTE. LTD.	Taidii Pte Ltd

In-app purchases

None

First Mandarin

No in-app purchases

None

ChildFirst Pre

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Mandarin free?

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

Is ChildFirst Pre free?

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

Do First Mandarin or ChildFirst Pre have ads?

Neither First Mandarin nor ChildFirst Pre shows ads.

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

First Mandarin ships an update every 7 months, and ChildFirst Pre every 4 months. Most recently, First Mandarin was updated on November 1, 2026 and ChildFirst Pre on October 30, 2026.