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Best apps for children for learning numbers.


Here are the best and most educational apps introducing early math concepts for preschool kids, kindergarten classess and first graders.
We featured apps and games teaching numbers, how to count (also finger counting), quantities, number sequences, simple operations like addition and subtraction, identifying and tracing numbers and more. These iPad and iPhone apps are excellent for strengthening kids early math skills, especially counting.

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Eggy Numbers 1 - 10

Eggy Numbers 1 - 10

Price: 1.99$

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iPhone + iPad

Overall Score: 100/100

version reviewed: 1.0.0

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Best for: Education, Attention & concentration, Early math, Interaction, Thinking & problem solving
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What it is and what you do with it: a set of activities for number recognition, tracing and counting practice.

2 play modes: Counting (count appropriate number of animals) and Numbers (Dot to Dot/tracing/quantities and number recognition).

What we liked: good variety of activities. 3 difficulty levels. Simple graphics. Spoken instructions. Multiple user accounts. Simple rewards system.

What we didn't like: navigation could be more intuitive (and sometimes requires reading skills). Not all features are read out by the narrator (we recommend parental assistance). The tracing activities may be too repetitive for some kids.

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Playroom - Lessons with Max

Playroom - Lessons with Max

Price: 1.99$

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Overall Score: 99/100

version reviewed: 1.0.1

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Best for: Education, Attention & concentration, Early math, Eye-hand coordination, Interaction, Memory, Thinking & problem solving
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What it is: a set of 5 activities for toddlers and preschoolers.

What you do with it: the activities include: a hide and seek game, color/counting activity, puzzles (about 5 pieces each puzzle), memory game (4 pairs) and a matching pairs game.

For more details please see our See Before You Buy video (below).

What we liked: good variety of activities suitable for toddlers, preschoolers and special needs kids. Simple illustrations. Ease of use. Spoken instructions (with the option to include your own voiceovers). No distracting elements.

What we didn't like: only 1 level of difficulty for each activity. The narrator's voice could be more inspiring.

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Montessori Numberland

Montessori Numberland

Price: 4.99$

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AppStore
iPhone

Overall Score: 99/100

version reviewed: 1.6

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Best for: Education, Attention & concentration, Early math, Eye-hand coordination, Interaction, Thinking & problem solving, Understanding of the world

What it is: an app for developing early math skills (counting, identifying numbers, tracing, writing).

What you do with it: please see our video review.

What we liked: the concept, overall quality of the app, high educational value, easy operation, spoken instructions.

What we didn't like: relatively high price.

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First Grade Splash Math Games

First Grade Splash Math Games

Price: 9.99$

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iPhone

Overall Score: 98/100

version reviewed: 2.4.0

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Best for: Teacher & parent tools, Attention & concentration, Early math, Thinking & problem solving

What it is: a set of interactive math worksheets, 13 chapters covering place value, number sense, addition and subtraction concepts, data and graphs, time concepts, money counting (please check the producer's website for the full list of topics).

What you do with it: In the practice mode: choose the chapter and the type of activity (e.g. 'subtraction strategies'->'counting back') and solve presented problems by pointing to the correct answer. In the play mode the chapters/tasks are chosen by the system (using the range of material chosen by the user in the settings). For every correct answer the user gets 1 or 2 points (depending on the mode of play) + bonus points. The points can be exchanged for items for decorating the 'rewards' aquarium.

What we liked: very broad range of material (both in terms of math problems and concepts), high educational value (including the practice mode which allows mastering individual chapters depending on the user's progress, auto-adjusting of difficulty levels, tools for tracking and reporting user's progress), extensive configuration options, help and voice instructions, the rewards system, multiple user accounts.

What we didn't like: parental/teacher assistance is a must (the concepts and strategies are not explained in the app). We would prefer a human voice for the narration (the app uses a speech synthesizer).

Bottom line: may look expensive compared to other apps but if you are looking for a comprehensive set of math worksheets for 1st graders it is definitely worth recommending.

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TallyTotsâ„¢ - Android version

TallyTotsâ„¢ - Android version

Price: free

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Google Play
Android

Overall Score: 98/100

version reviewed: 2.1

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Best for: Education, Attention & concentration, Early math, Eye-hand coordination, Interaction, Thinking & problem solving, Understanding of the world

What it is: an interactive counting game (numbers 1-20)

What you do with it: there are simple activities for each number, e.g. racing 2 cars around the track, watering 5 plants, feeding a frog with 15 flies etc.

What we liked: the concept, overall quality of the app, easy operation, spoken instructions, good variety of activities.

What we didn't like: objects are not counted during an activity (there are sounds of objects instead). Some activities are more difficult (technically) than others and may require parental assistance.

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Lola's Math Train - Android version

Lola's Math Train - Android version

Price: free

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Google Play
Android

Overall Score: 97/100

version reviewed: 1.59

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Best for: Education, Attention & concentration, Early math, Eye-hand coordination, Interaction, Thinking & problem solving

What it is: a pack of activities (about 18 different activities) for developing and strengthening early math skills. 3 difficulty levels (numbers from 0 to 20).

What you do with it: the activities include: number and quantity recognition, counting, comparing numbers and quantities, number puzzles, patterns, addition, subtraction etc.

Complete the tasks and invite more and more friends for a train ride.
The activities get progressively difficult as you advance (start with basic counting and number recognition at the 'easy' level up to ?+?=8 type problems at the 'hard' level).

What we liked: the concept, wide range and good quality of activities, spoken instructions and visual clues, ease of use, simple graphics and animations, no distracting elements, the 'advancing difficulty' option.

What we didn't like: there is no option to choose a particular activity or group of activities. The activities can get a bit repetitive after some time. No progress/level tracking for parents.

Free preview: if you are not sure, please see our 'See before you buy' video (below) or try the free version of the app.

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Cutie Monsters Preschool - Android version

Cutie Monsters Preschool - Android version

Price: free

Google Play
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Overall Score: 97/100

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Best for: Interactive books, Attention & concentration, Early literacy, Early math, Eye-hand coordination, Interaction, Thinking & problem solving
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What it is: an interactive counting book (from 1 to 10) plus a set of jigsaw puzzles with the monster theme (7 puzzles, about 3-4 pieces each).

What you do with it: read the book and tap the monster for sounds and animations. Tap on the numbers to hear them read out. The book includes a special 'touch read' mode (touch individual words to hear their pronunciation).

What we liked: simple graphics, fun characters, ease of use, no distracting elements.

What we didn't like: no 'read to me' mode with automatic narration (that's why we recommend parental assistance). The educational value could be higher (e.g. we missed some sort of 'count along' feature to count monsters' eyes, feet etc when they are tapped).

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Cutie Monsters Jigsaw Puzzles

Cutie Monsters Jigsaw Puzzles

Price: 2.99$

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Overall Score: 97/100

version reviewed: 1.0

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Best for: Interactive books, Attention & concentration, Early literacy, Early math, Eye-hand coordination, Interaction, Thinking & problem solving

What it is: an interactive counting book (from 1 to 10) plus a set of jigsaw puzzles with the monster theme (7 puzzles, about 3-4 pieces each).

What you do with it: read the book and tap the monster for sounds and animations. Tap on the numbers to hear them read out. The book includes a special 'touch read' mode (touch individual words to hear their pronunciation).

What we liked: simple graphics, fun characters, ease of use, no distracting elements.

What we didn't like: no 'read to me' mode with automatic narration (that's why we recommend parental assistance). The educational value could be higher (e.g. we missed some sort of 'count along' feature to count monsters' eyes, feet etc when they are tapped).

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The Math Tree

The Math Tree

Price: free

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Overall Score: 97/100

version reviewed: 1.0

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Best for: Education, Attention & concentration, Early math, Thinking & problem solving
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What it is: addition, subtraction and counting practice (numbers from 0 to 10).

What you do with it: solve equations by tapping/dragging and counting items (fruit, birds) on the Math Tree. Earn coins for correct answers.

What we liked: the concept, simple illustrations, no distracting elements, ease of use, voice instructions, good educational value.

What we didn't like: not much variety (the activities get repetitive, the reward system with coins may not be sufficient to keep a child occupied for long).

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Kids Draw and Connect HD

Kids Draw and Connect HD

Price: 1.99$

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iPhone + iPad

Overall Score: 97/100

version reviewed: 1.0.0

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Best for: Brain teasers, Attention & concentration, Early math, Eye-hand coordination, Language
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What it is and what you do with it: a set of 100 dot-to-dot puzzles (alphabet and numbers). 5 themes (The Farm, Wild Animals, Sea Life, Dino World, Scary Monsters).

Connect the dots in a proper sequence to reveal a picture.

What we liked: the concept. Big number of puzzles. Configuration options (size of dots, lowercase/uppercase abc or numbers, hints). No distracting elements. Multiple language versions included.

What we didn't like: we wish there was more varietyd (e.g. varied difficulty, some sort of rewards system). The educational value could be higher.

Free preview: if you are not sure, please see our 'See before you buy' video (below) or try the free version of the Kids Draw and Connect app.

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