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First Grade Learning Games vs ABCya Games

First Grade Learning Games 4.4★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner First Grade Learning Games
ABCya Games 4.4★ · Free to download 60

Both First Grade Learning Games and ABCya Games offer educational content, but First Grade Learning Games has a slight edge due to its clearer pricing and more positive feedback on actual learning, despite both apps facing significant criticism for their paywalls.

Full reviews: First Grade Learning Games · ABCya Games

First Grade Learning Games and ABCya Games are educational apps for children, both offering a variety of learning activities. While both are criticized for locking content behind paywalls, First Grade Learning Games appears to have a slightly more straightforward pricing model and is praised for its educational value, whereas ABCya Games users express frustration over limited free content and high subscription costs.

Head to head

Features and Content Variety tieR50R11R26R21
First Grade Learning Games First Grade Learning Games offers a range of educational content including spelling, math, animals, five senses, photosynthesis, and sight words, with users finding it fun and educational R50R11R26. Some users, however, find the initial free content limited and quickly get bored if they don't pay R21.
ABCya Games ABCya Games provides a wide array of educational games across subjects like phonics, math, music, art, and science, catering to kindergarten through fifth grade . However, users frequently complain that only a few 'boring' games are free each week, with the majority of desirable content locked behind a subscription .
Ease of Use and Accessibility tieR42R23R1R22
First Grade Learning Games The app is generally easy to use, with some users enjoying the reward system of getting stars for completing work R42R23. However, a major point of contention is that most games are locked from the start, making it difficult to even sample content without paying R1R22R57.
ABCya Games ABCya Games is considered easy to navigate by some, with a long history of use in schools . Despite this, many users are frustrated by the constant need to pay or log in to access games, limiting accessibility for casual users .
Reliability and Performance edge: First Grade Learning GamesR48R47R97
First Grade Learning Games One user reported that when the app didn't work, contacting the vendor resulted in the problem being fixed, indicating responsive support for technical issues R48. However, there's a specific complaint about a broken password reset and login between apps R47.
ABCya Games There is a serious complaint about a user getting hacked on the app a year prior R97. Beyond this, general performance issues are not widely discussed, with most complaints focusing on content access rather than technical glitches.
Price and Value tieR9R12R13R16
First Grade Learning Games First Grade Learning Games is marketed as 'Free + IAP' but many users feel it's a 'fake free' app, as almost all content is locked behind a payment, costing around $6.99 R9R12R13R16. There are also complaints about automatic renewals and difficulty canceling subscriptions, with some being charged $40 after a trial R27.
ABCya Games ABCya Games is 'Free to download' but heavily criticized for its paywall, with users stating that 'everything costs money' and only a limited number of 'garbage' or 'boring' games are free each week . Subscription prices are cited as high, with parents paying $79 a year and teachers paying $299 R76R93.
Customer Support edge: First Grade Learning GamesR48R111R93
First Grade Learning Games One user reported a positive experience with customer support, stating that the vendor fixed a problem when the app didn't work and was very helpful R48.
ABCya Games There is no direct feedback on customer support for ABCya Games in the provided reviews, although users express frustration with the app's policies and wish the developers would listen to their feedback R111R93.
Pick First Grade Learning Games if

You are looking for an app with a clear focus on first-grade learning content and don't mind paying a one-time fee or a subscription if the content is engaging and educational R50R11R26. You appreciate responsive customer support if technical issues arise R48.

Pick ABCya Games if

Your child's school already uses ABCya Games and you want to continue their learning at home, provided you are willing to pay the subscription cost . You are interested in a broader range of educational games spanning multiple elementary grades .

Evidence note: Both apps have a high volume of negative reviews centered on their paywall models, making it challenging to compare core features and educational value without this overshadowing factor. The evidence for reliability and customer support is thin, based on only one or two specific reviews for each app.

Frequently asked

Is First Grade Learning Games truly free?
No, First Grade Learning Games is not truly free; while it is free to download, most games are locked and require an in-app purchase or a membership, with some users reporting a cost of $6.99 or an automatic renewal at $40 after a trial R9R12R19R27.
How much does ABCya Games cost?
ABCya Games requires a paid membership to access most content, with users reporting prices of $79 a year for parents and $299 for teachers R76R93.
Do these apps offer enough free content?
No, both apps are heavily criticized for offering very limited free content; First Grade Learning Games locks most games behind a paywall from the start, and ABCya Games typically provides only about six free games per week, which many users find uninteresting R1R19R22R57.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R50] First Grade Learning Games 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!
  2. [R11] First Grade Learning Games 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
  3. [R26] First Grade Learning Games 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
  4. [R21] First Grade Learning Games 3/5 · US It’s ok😒🫤: I’mA kid I tried it and it was OK I mean it was good at First but I started to bored but it was a good game 2 Response OK well at the end of the basketballs and stuff make a prepared for second grade like put a age chart and if you’re in It so when they’re almost at Second grade I mean yeah they had a second grade game but if they’re not in second grade game up that chart and then Wedne
  5. [R42] First Grade Learning Games 5/5 · US Play more, get more stars!✨: Let’s do this. Play a game! Then… star star STAR!🌟
  6. [R23] First Grade Learning Games 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
  7. [R1] First Grade Learning Games 1/5 · US I hate it: I love it and when I was older, it still was locked
  8. [R22] First Grade Learning Games 1/5 · US L: Everything is locked
  9. [R48] First Grade Learning Games 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!
  10. [R47] First Grade Learning Games 1/5 · US Password reset and login between apps is broken: Non functional
  11. [R97] ABCya Games 1/5 · US I got hacked: I got hacked and I just noticed today and it happened a year ago on this app I mad
  12. [R9] First Grade Learning Games 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!
  13. [R12] First Grade Learning Games 3/5 · US Educated my children: My children were homeschooled so I got them this app but I had to pay 6.99
  14. [R13] First Grade Learning Games 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)
  15. [R16] First Grade Learning Games 2/5 · US Says free: Says free but it’s not
  16. [R111] ABCya Games 1/5 · US Do not download this game: Guys do not download this game it's a scam that doesn't care about anything but money if you don't stop with making people waste their money than I will tell everyone that ABCYA is a scam and has no purpose and a waste of money like bro why won't you listen to anyone like we will literally tell the creator of the app store to remove Abcya permanently like you know we hat
  17. [R93] ABCya Games 2/5 · US Good but. By born as an angel 👼🏽😇: My kids love this game but I do not understand why teachers have to pay $299 and parents have to pay $79 I mean I can pay that anyway my kids can play learning games and they can play fun games when my kids had Roblox they would have an attitude so I made it so I can only download stuff for them and they can play money games. Please respond to me if you
  18. [R19] First Grade Learning Games 1/5 · US No free games: There’s no free games. You have to pay for a membership to play even one game.
  19. [R27] First Grade Learning Games 1/5 · US Do not download, scam: They promised you a free trial of a few days before you pay for it, but they will charge you regardless. I canceled my subscription thinking they would refund me, nope, was charged. This is a scam.
  20. [R76] ABCya Games 1/5 · US Why is it 79$ a year: 1 star
  21. [R57] First Grade Learning Games 1/5 · US Locked: All the games are locked unless you pay or have a code. Can’t even “sample” a game:(

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