Comparison

Minus vs First Math

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

Head to head
About

Minus

Features
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In the game, children learn the first simple subtraction problems. The objective is to find matching cards, and the game is easy to understand and play for everyone. For example, the card with “3-1” needs to be matched with the card showing “2.” When a card is flipped, the equation or result is read aloud. Memory games are an excellent learning tool because they combine play and learning in an engaging way. The game strengthens children’s concentration and memory while also training their ability to recognize patterns and make connections. This happens in a fun and natural way, where repetition doesn’t feel boring. The interactive approach makes it easier to maintain children’s attention and helps make learning a positive and motivating experience. The game is part of a series of educational games for children aged 3–10. These games make learning the alphabet, numbers, words, and much more fun.

About

First Math

Features
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A fun math practice app designed for preschoolers and early elementary school students. - Addition up to 10 (e.g., 1+5=6, 4+5=9) - Addition up to 20 (e.g., 4+7=11, 9+8=17) - Subtraction up to 10 (e.g., 9-6=3, 6-1=5) - Subtraction up to 20 (e.g., 11-8=3, 15-6=9) Answer correctly and earn fun "snacks" as a reward! Solve more problems, collect snacks, and enjoy learning. The app adapts to your skill level: - Problems you answer incorrectly appear more often. - Problems you master appear less frequently. This makes it easy and effective to practice and strengthen your math basics while having fun.

Screenshots

Minus2 screens
First Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: First Math at Free against Minus's $1.99. First Math also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 34 months). Minus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

First Math is free to download; Minus costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minus ships an update every 34 months, First Math every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Minus versus First Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinusFirst Math
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB9 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperAnders Peter AmsnaesJun Yamabe

In-app purchases

None

Minus

No in-app purchases

None

First Math

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minus free?
Minus costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is First Math free?
First Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Minus or First Math have ads?
Neither Minus nor First Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minus or First Math?
Minus ships an update every 34 months, and First Math every 3 days. Most recently, Minus was updated on October 26, 2026 and First Math on October 28, 2026.

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