# Adding Apples

> Interactive 3D app for teaching children basic addition and counting. (iPhone/iPad app by Marcel Widarto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adding-apples/id465950868 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marcel Widarto](https://appshunter.io/developer/467936872)
- Category: Education, Games, Puzzle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.48/5 from 73 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adding-apples/id465950868/reviews.md

## What is Adding Apples?

Listed on BEST 10 KIDS APPS FOR 2011 - BestAppsForKids.com

Listed on Technology in Education's Best Apps - 2011!
"Best app to teach Additions"

Listed on A4cwsn's Top 100 Favorite Apps of 2011!

"5/5 Stars Rating: No math works without apples, so get yourself your apple crate" － KINDER APP GARTEN.de

"A wonderful app to teach additions." - Technology in Education, techinspecialed.com 

"I found Adding Apples and Subtracting Sardines to be clever takes on Math manipulatives and a fun way to teach basic addition and subtraction skills" － THE IPHONE MOM

"5/5 Overall Rating: Adding Apples is an incredibly valuable hands-on learning tool for children who aren’t yet ready to move onto abstract addition and still need objects to count up with. The pressure-free learning environment is a perfect way to build confidence in young children and those who struggle with math." － Reviewed by AppsForHomeschooling.com 

"The interactive elements of the app is very engaging and will keep the kids entertained even as they are learning to count or add." － I HEART THIS APP 

"This beautifully designed education app will help your child practice their basic math skills" － APP ADVICE


Adding Apples is a fun learning experience with appealing and interactive 3D graphics. This new software is highly intuitive and with many elements to explore, discover and learn! The natural and logical interaction will help your child to develop a solid understanding of basic mathematics. 

LEARN HOW TO: 
● Solve Math Addition from 1+1 right up to 9+9 
● Count from 1 to 18, both Visually and Verbally (US English) 

● Develops Conceptual Understanding 
● Builds Confidence 

( For variation and to make sure all numbers are used and in different combinations, current keys are marked as done on correct additions. When all keys are marked they will reset. This can be disabled in the Settings ) 

● iOS 9 Compatible 
● Also available for iPad and on the Mac App Store


HAVE FUN: 
● Interacting with the apples (real 3D physics) 
● Interacting with the earned gold coins (real 3D physics) 
● Seeing how Wormy reacts to various user input 
● Exploring appealing animations and sounds 
● Receiving a Gold coin for each correct answer 
● Collecting Gold coins, and working towards 3 different trophies 
● Seeing statistics on your collected gold coins and apples 
● Paper wrapping the apples while counting them 

SETTINGS INCLUDE: 
● Reset all 
● Automatic Clear and Plus keys - On/Off 
● Music - On/Off 

Additional statistics for the teacher/parent: 
● Accuracy 
● Accuracy History on each achievement 
● Correct additions 
● Incorrect additions 

Join the early settlers in their cheery market mood as they pick, count, pack and sell their apples! 

Recommended Age: 3-8

## Key features

- Learn addition from 1+1 to 9+9
- Count from 1 to 18 visually and verbally
- Interactive 3D graphics with physics
- Develops conceptual understanding
- Builds confidence in math
- Collect gold coins and earn trophies
- Track statistics on progress

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adding-apples/id465950868/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great Math practice

*2014-02-08*

This app visually represents various additon problems that you create, and it gives you 3 answers you can select. Great to see the removal of links to social media.  Being outside the USA it would be nice to see the American flag removed from the background (on the far left).  It does not add to the game and it is not important.

### 5/5 — Fantastic edu app

*2013-02-06, version 1.2*

My 34 month old loves it. I do too.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2012-10-03, version 1.2*

My 4 year old loves this app. I like how it helps him practice touch counting along with addition. Rewards are less frequent than some other games so he winds up getting more practice.

### 5/5 — Wonderfully visual way to learn the concept

*2012-09-29, version 1.2*

Beautiful graphics and a 'tactile' interface clearly demonstrate the concept.  Be sure to get Subtracting Sardines and Multiplying Acorns as well. I would consider these in our top 10 favs!

### 4/5 — Adding Apples

*2012-09-23, version 1.2*

Clear and simple.

### 5/5 — Joeys rate

*2012-07-02, version 1.2*

A great sitter

### 5/5 — Great app for early math

*2012-05-05, version 1.2*

My students love it!

### 4/5 — Great

*2012-04-28, version 1.2*

My son enjoys playing this.

### 5/5 — Bad

*2012-04-17, version 1.2*

I am Maryam. Math is bad.

### 4/5 — Great app!

*2012-04-15*

Awesome graphics! And I like it how the apples turn a different colour when you tap it.

## Frequently asked questions about Adding Apples

### What does Adding Apples teach?

Adding Apples teaches children how to solve math addition problems from 1+1 up to 9+9. It also helps them learn to count from 1 to 18, both visually and verbally. The app focuses on developing a solid conceptual understanding of basic mathematics.

### How does the app make learning fun?

The app uses appealing and interactive 3D graphics with real 3D physics for elements like apples and gold coins. Children can interact with these elements, see animations, hear sounds, and earn gold coins for correct answers, working towards trophies.

### Is Adding Apples free to download?

Based on the information provided, this app is a paid application. There are no mentions of free downloads, in-app purchases, or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What age range is Adding Apples recommended for?

Adding Apples is recommended for children aged 3-8 years old. This age range is suitable for children who are beginning to learn basic addition and counting skills.

### What kind of statistics are available for parents or teachers?

The app provides additional statistics for teachers and parents, including accuracy rates, accuracy history on each achievement, the number of correct additions, and the number of incorrect additions. This helps in monitoring a child's progress.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2020-10-12

General improvements and fixes.

### 1.3.1 — 2017-05-30

• General fixes and improvements

### 1.3 — 2015-10-05

• Improved graphics and rendering
• Now even more family friendly 
• General fixes and improvements

### 1.2 — 2011-10-24

✓ Added option to set the highest number to practice (will let you add up to e.g. 4+4) 
✓ Check & Lock keys are now optional. Enables to practice on certain numbers 
✓ Added precise control when moving apples to count them (will hover and follow the cursor/finger and on release falls smoothly down. Physics on other Apples is retained) 
✓ Added more general stability and improvements
✓ Better memory management

### 1.0 — 2011-09-23

No release notes.

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## More apps by Marcel Widarto

- [Adding Apples HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adding-apples-hd/id464881662)
- [Sight Words Hangman](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-words-hangman/id467936869)
- [Subtracting Sardines HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtracting-sardines-hd/id468674475)
- [Subtracting Sardines](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtracting-sardines/id468674886)
- [Multiplying Acorns HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiplying-acorns-hd/id477978513)

All apps by Marcel Widarto: https://appshunter.io/developer/467936872

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