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First Grade Learning Games

30
Value score / 100 Worth paying? No Skip it

This app is not worth paying for due to numerous complaints about locked content, billing issues, and a poor free experience, despite some users finding it educational.

Free + in-app purchases seen up to $97.99 4.4★ lifetime (48,992) since 2012

First Grade Learning Games is marketed as free but heavily restricts content behind a paywall, leading to widespread user frustration and negative reviews R41R16R28. While some users find the educational content valuable, many others report issues with subscriptions, buggy gameplay, and a lack of free access R102R153. The app's monetization strategy and technical problems overshadow its educational potential.

Free vs paid

The free version of First Grade Learning Games offers very limited content, with most games locked behind a paywall R5R10. Users frequently complain that they cannot do anything without paying, or that there are no free games at all R41R28R75. The paid version, which can be a monthly or yearly subscription, is intended to unlock all games and features R16R92. However, many users report issues even after paying, such as games remaining locked, subscriptions expiring prematurely, or technical errors preventing access to purchased content R153R102R167.

Value complaints

  • Most games are locked behind a paywall, making the 'free' label misleading.R5R10R16R28
  • Users report being charged without consent or having subscriptions automatically renew at high prices.R34R71R76R93
  • Paid subscriptions do not always unlock content, or expire prematurely.R153R102R156R167
  • The app is considered 'money hungry' or a 'scam' due to its monetization practices.R16R34R75R93
  • Difficulty canceling subscriptions or managing payments.R63R145

Where it delivers

  • The app is considered fun and educational, helping children learn various subjects like math, spelling, and patterns.R4R11R13R19
  • Some users find the app engaging and helpful for their children's learning, including for homeschooling.R2R6R26R36
  • The app offers features like user profiles, sticker rewards, and customizable avatars.R92R25
  • Customer service has been responsive in some cases to fix issues.R29
Worth paying if

It is difficult to recommend paying for this app given the numerous complaints about locked content, billing issues, and technical problems even after purchase R153R102R167.

Skip / stay free if

You should skip this app if you are looking for a genuinely free learning experience, as most content is locked behind a paywall R41R28R75. You should also skip if you are unwilling to deal with potential billing errors, subscription issues, or technical glitches that prevent access to paid content R34R102R153R167.

Evidence note: The reviews are heavily skewed towards negative experiences regarding monetization and technical issues, despite a positive lifetime rating. Many positive reviews are very short and lack specific details about the app's features or value.

Frequently asked

Is First Grade Learning Games truly free?
No, First Grade Learning Games is not truly free; while it can be downloaded for free, nearly all educational content and games are locked behind a paywall requiring an in-app purchase or subscription R41R16R28R75.
What are the common complaints about paying for First Grade Learning Games?
Common complaints about paying for First Grade Learning Games include being charged without consent, automatic subscription renewals at high prices (e.g., $40, $6.99/month), purchased content remaining locked, and difficulty canceling subscriptions R34R71R102R153.
Is the educational content in First Grade Learning Games effective?
Some users find the educational content effective and fun for learning math, spelling, patterns, and other first-grade skills R4R11R13R30, though others criticize the content as not appropriate for first graders or having errors R93.
Are there technical issues with First Grade Learning Games?
Yes, users have reported technical issues such as the app being buggy on iPadOS, sound not working in paid games, purchased content not being recognized across devices, and profiles being deleted R155R169R167R156.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R5] 1/5 · US I hate it: I love it and when I was older, it still was locked
  2. [R10] 1/5 · US I don’t like this: This needs free stuff like math for kids to learn math i I’m going to be mad
  3. [R16] 2/5 · US Bad if you don’t got money (me): I don’t like how you have stars to complete and I also HATE how the game keeps on saying “buy the full game to unlock everything!” Like seriously people need to stop being money hungry pigs! (Pls don’t download this app)
  4. [R28] 1/5 · US No free games: There’s no free games. You have to pay for a membership to play even one game.
  5. [R34] 1/5 · US Do not download, scam: They promised you a free trial of a few days before you pay for it, but they will charge you regardless. I canceled my subscription thinking they would refund me, nope, was charged. This is a scam.
  6. [R71] 1/5 · US Took my money without asking: The subscription automatically renews at $40 after the trial. Other apps at least have the courtesy to prompt you for renewal once the trial has ended. I would not recommend trying this app unless you are fully willing to pay $40 for it.
  7. [R76] 1/5 · US Makes you purchase and subscribe: This is the first app I have found that makes you buy it for $10 and then there is no functionality unless you subscribe. Bogus.
  8. [R93] 1/5 · US Seriously? This is paid app?: I can not believe that i was charged for this junk. Content in the app are not educational content. They are made by 16 years old developer who doesn’t understand children needs. As a parent i pay any amount to get my kids educated but paying money to this app is a sin!
  9. [R153] 1/5 · US Do not works: Bought the full version and the game says that is expired and all the games are locked.
  10. [R102] 1/5 · US I paid for a whole year just a month ago and it’s telling me my subscription is expired: I still have the email thanking me for my purchase of a year’s worth of this game. I’m not paying 30 for it again.
  11. [R156] 1/5 · US Erased Profile: App was paid for my son was using it for months, suddenly his profile was deleted and they want me to pay for it again and him to start over.
  12. [R167] 1/5 · US Tech errors: I bought on laptop but it wont recognize purchase on ipad
  13. [R75] 1/5 · US AWFUL!: do NOT get this app for your children! NOTHING is free anymore! you have to PAY for EVERY. SINGLE. GAME. this will NOT help your children!! it will just STEAL your MONEY! 😡🤬
  14. [R63] 1/5 · US Can’t cancel: It says to cancel through the App Store. Can’t figure out how to cancel this.
  15. [R145] 1/5 · US Confused: My kids loved the preschool/kindergarten version of this game, so I was looking at this one. After reading that you can unlock all games for 4.99, I downloaded it. I had planned on the 4.99 purchase, but in the application there are only options for a monthly or yearly account. Is the 4.99 unlock all games no longer an option? Even if more expensive, I would rather have a one time pay
  16. [R4] 5/5 · US Best game: By brother loves playing with games he is 2 year old ,and it is a very fun and educational game
  17. [R11] 5/5 · US The best way to make me learn in a fun way: I is a the best I love that I can get things for doing the work
  18. [R13] 4/5 · US Math: I love that I can learn math and and I can learn patterns and I can learn bingo and it’s very fun so I like it so much and it’s a great first grade learning games fun for kids right now and you will love it
  19. [R19] 4/5 · US This game is fun: This game isn’t so good, but it is very fun. Try it. It’s very good for learning.
  20. [R2] 5/5 · US Gooooooooooood: Love it thanks again for the great games
  21. [R6] 5/5 · US Dear workers: I love it because it helps me
  22. [R26] 5/5 · US This is good for my kids they love this so much I I love how this is a nice game: Five sarts
  23. [R36] 5/5 · US My take: Fun for my grandkids over the years.
  24. [R92] 5/5 · US How to Play: First grade learning games has games to play. Also you can unlock all games. When you are done with your game you can choose a sticker. Unlock backgrounds by playing games. Unlock the fish tank by playing games. You get stars in the game for how you did good or bad. Switch User: This allows people to switch the user. Manage User: You can choose an avatar by choosing a picture or typin
  25. [R25] 5/5 · US Play more, get more stars!✨: Let’s do this. Play a game! Then… star star STAR!🌟
  26. [R29] 5/5 · US Good listeners: When the app didn’t work, I contacted the vendor and he fixed my problem. They were very helpful. My grandkids love the app!
  27. [R41] 3/5 · US My Review: Basically, you can’t do anything without giving money! I really do not recommend getting this app if you want a free learn to read app for your child!
  28. [R30] 5/5 · US 7 reasons you should get this game: This game is amazing and here’s 7 reasons so there is spelling suptract animals and more let me tell you there’s math 5 senses photosynthesis sight words and more download First Grade Learning Games now!
  29. [R155] 2/5 · US Not that great....: Very buggy on I padOS. Cannot set difficulty level
  30. [R169] 1/5 · US No sound: Most of the games in this (paid for) app require sound and for whatever reason the sound is not working. It works for the other two grades I have on my phone from the same company. 🤷🏼‍♀️🙁

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store