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First Grade Learning Games vs IXL

First Grade Learning Games 4.4★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner First Grade Learning Games
IXL 4.3★ · Free + IAP 65

Choose First Grade Learning Games for a more engaging experience for younger kids.

Full reviews: First Grade Learning Games · IXL

First Grade Learning Games has a slightly higher lifetime rating and offers a more positive experience for younger children, while IXL faces criticism for its scoring system and perceived lack of engagement. Users of First Grade Learning Games appreciate its fun approach, while IXL's users express frustration with its mechanics.

Head to head

features edge: First Grade Learning GamesR5R7R29R51
First Grade Learning Games Users enjoy the variety of games and educational content in First Grade Learning Games, noting it is fun and engaging for children R5R7R29.
IXL IXL is recognized for its educational value but criticized for its frustrating scoring system that discourages students R51R56.
ease of use edge: First Grade Learning GamesR2R28R56R65
First Grade Learning Games Some users find First Grade Learning Games easy to navigate, but others express frustration over subscription options R2R28.
IXL IXL users report issues with the app's mechanics and user interface, making it less enjoyable R56R65.
reliability tieR1R4R79R94
First Grade Learning Games First Grade Learning Games has mixed reviews about game functionality, with some reports of errors R1R4.
IXL IXL users frequently mention bugs and issues that hinder the learning experience R79R94.
price/value tieR6R16R91R99
First Grade Learning Games First Grade Learning Games is free with in-app purchases, but users are frustrated by the subscription model R6R16.
IXL IXL also operates on a subscription model, with users feeling it is not worth the price given the experience R91R99.
support edge: First Grade Learning GamesR35R96R97
First Grade Learning Games Users of First Grade Learning Games mention receiving prompt responses to inquiries R35.
IXL IXL users express dissatisfaction with the lack of helpful support when issues arise R96R97.
Pick First Grade Learning Games if

you want a fun, engaging educational app for younger children.

Pick IXL if

you prefer a more structured learning approach and can handle a potentially frustrating scoring system.

Evidence note: Both apps have mixed reviews, but First Grade Learning Games has a slightly more favorable reception overall, particularly for its engaging content for younger users.

Frequently asked

Is First Grade Learning Games worth it?
Many users find First Grade Learning Games engaging and educational for kids, although some express frustration with the subscription model. The app is free to download with in-app purchases available R6R16.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R5] First Grade Learning Games 5/5 · US Jaime: It’s very helpful and fun for kids
  2. [R7] First Grade Learning Games 4/5 · US Happy mom: My son hates to do anything educational. He has ADHD AND IS BEHIND IN SCHOOL. We did this app for the second time and he loves it. I only downloaded the free version. I didn’t want to waste my money. He played Bingo and pattern game. He was answering very well. He even got excited, because he was getting them right. He started trying harder. Pronouncing the words, looking for the words
  3. [R29] First Grade Learning Games 5/5 · US It’s the best app ever: It can Teach you stuff
  4. [R51] IXL 1/5 · US Unfair score review: It gave me +1 when I got one correct and -10 when I got one wrong!!!🤬😡❌❌
  5. [R2] First Grade Learning Games 5/5 · US Not giving option to unlock all games: I used kindergarten app for my 4 year in 2020 and he loved it. I bought the app for 3.99. Now I want the first grade app and it’s taking me to subscription not to unlock game. Can you please guide be how to unlock games without subscription.
  6. [R28] First Grade Learning Games 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
  7. [R56] IXL 3/5 · US things that NEED to be changed: this app is ok. it’s good for learning, but why the heck do you drop lower when you get something wrong? that discourages students like me. it takes longer to finish the ixl. JUST KEEP THE STUDENT IN THE SAME SPOT DONT MOVE THEM DOWN!!!!
  8. [R65] IXL 2/5 · US Child’s perspective: I find this as a ragebait because when your at score 80 in a lesson and you get it wrong you go backwards. This is really annoying because one tiny mistake you go backwards
  9. [R1] First Grade Learning Games 2/5 · US So many errors!: On so many games, every answer you click is WRONG! It says “ keep trying” but the truth is that it didn’t acknowledge when u get a right answer!!
  10. [R4] First Grade Learning Games 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. [R79] IXL 1/5 · US To many issues: IXL is not a fun app at all. I genuinely don’t understand why it has such a high rating. My school makes us do IXL and all of us hate it. There is so many issues and bugs on this app that have not been fixed. An example of a big issue would be when I tried to download this app to make sure I didn’t lose my math and ELA skills over the summer and I realized I couldn’t use my keyboar
  12. [R94] IXL 1/5 · US Needs fixing: There is so much mistakes, me and my dad found lots of them, and you lose so much progress when you miss one question. it would be more fun if you did not lose that much progress.
  13. [R6] First Grade Learning Games 1/5 · US Poor: Wasted time thinking this is going to help my child but you have to pay, that’s how you know the poor
  14. [R16] First Grade Learning Games 1/5 · US Why do we have to even pay?: I really hate this game (OPINION) all you have to do is bug the other games I really thought you do not need to 👎
  15. [R91] IXL 1/5 · US IXL: Not worth the price.
  16. [R99] IXL 1/5 · US Help: I HATE THIS APP DO NOT GET IT🥲 ITS BORING DOESNT EVEN HELP I HOPE IT GETS DELETED
  17. [R35] First Grade Learning Games 5/5 · US Single purchase app is separate: The description implies that I can make a one-time purchase to unlock this game but the only option I can find is a subscription to the academy that unlocks all their apps from preschool to 7th grade. I sent an email asking the company about the single purchase option and they replied right away that it is a separate app: First Grade Learning Games SE. It is downlo
  18. [R96] IXL 1/5 · US It doesn’t let me pin skill plan as a parent. That’s not good and a very big limitation.: It doesn’t let me pin skill plan as a parent. That’s not good and a very big limitation.
  19. [R97] IXL 1/5 · US This sucks: This sucks so much like when u get to a high level is u get 1 question wrong it literally brings u down to 0 and whoever mad this should actually go kill themself

Synthesized from 100 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store