# Counting Bear - Easily Learn How to Count

> Interactive counting game for toddlers and preschoolers to learn numbers 1-20. (iPhone/iPad app by Innovative Investments Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counting-bear-easily-learn-how-to-count/id414967966 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Innovative Investments Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/414603477)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 85 App Store ratings · 88 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-01-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counting-bear-easily-learn-how-to-count/id414967966/reviews.md

## What is Counting Bear?

Endorsed by parents, teachers, and toddlers.

Grasshopper Apps = Top Educational Apps for Kids :-) 

Warning: Your child will keep begging for your iPhone or iPad after they try this app.

Counting Bear is an exciting educational game that helps your child rapidly learn how to count by sight, sound, and touch. The interface is so easy to use that even a 6 month old baby will delight in using this app. Ideal for ages 0 to 6.

FEATURES:

● Learn how to count from 1 to 20 - you decide exactly what numbers to teach

● Learn how to recognize numbers by counting objects

● Learn how to count by touch - each time an item is counted the child will hear the number

● Add your own voice - now your toddler can learn everything in mommy's or daddy's voice

● Add your own items - take pictures of your child's favorite items to make the game more fun and personal

● Uses real, crisp photographs that are carefully hand picked and selected vs. cartoonish illustrations

● Fun & engaging voice artist keeps kids engaged

● Dynamic game play adjust difficulty (the number of objects per page) progressively or randomly based on user preferences 

● Wrong answers do not interfere with gameplay, the child can immediately try again and touch the correct answer (most other games are too slow to keep kids interested by slowly repeating the desired question).

● Multi-sensory learning tool - combining audio, voice, and written words

● Don't like some of the existing items... no problem, just delete any item your kids does not enjoy

● Multi-language support - since you can edit existing items and add new items, you can record everything in your native tongue

HEROIC SUPPORT

Heroic Support is not just what we do.  It's really what makes us, well, us.  It's that drive to make a difference in your life - no matter how big or small.  Really, it's our way of life because we want you to be our customer for a lifetime of fun and learning.

Have questions?  We are here to help.  Email us at support@grasshopperapps.com

## Key features

- Learn numbers 1-20
- Count objects by sight
- Count by touch with audio feedback
- Add custom voice recordings
- Personalize with own photos
- Adjustable difficulty
- Multi-sensory learning

## What do users think of Counting Bear?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for learning to count
- 🎨 Highly customizable
- 🗣️ Ability to record own voice
- 🖼️ Realistic and nice pictures
- 🧒 Engaging for young children
- 👨‍🏫 Useful for special needs students
- 💡 Teaches one-to-one correspondence
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💰 Good value for money

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Photo loader/custom photos don't work
- 🐛 App freezes or closes unexpectedly
- 🔊 Audio issues (no sound, incorrect counting)
- 🚫 No support from developers
- 🔢 Limited to counting up to 20
- 😴 Can be boring
- 💰 Overpriced for some users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding own pictures
- Photo loader doesn't work
- App crashes when the bear in the corner is touched
- App freezes and doesn't progress
- App crashes on launch after update
- App opens and closes immediately
- App crashes on iPad
- App closes when bear at the bottom is touched
- App automatically closes when child touches the bear
- Keeps saying '4' in the background
- App crashes more often than others
- Fails to display image on screen occasionally
- No sound with the app

**Most requested features**

- Allow counting past 20
- Option to delay voice prompts
- Landscape view option
- Confirmation at the end of counting
- Option to create an endpoint or 'play again'
- Customizable upper limit for counting
- Hear corresponding number when previously counted object is clicked
- Counting pattern from left to right, top to bottom
- Fix the issue with the bear in the corner causing crashes
- Fix the issue with the orange picture showing 1.5 oranges
- Option to delay voice from saying each number

## Recent user reviews (10 of 88)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counting-bear-easily-learn-how-to-count/id414967966/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not what I expected

*2023-08-16, version 2.0*

No sound with this app which makes it disappointing.

### 1/5 — I hate you

*2022-09-26*

Your dum Ihate you

### 5/5 — Counting Bear

*2020-05-06*

This app is perfect for young children just learning to count. I love that I can customize so many things. My three year old can count  by memory to 20 but was having trouble associating numbers with an actual quantity of items. With this app, I could break it down into bite size pieces. Instead of working with 1-20 or even 1-10, we started with 1-5 and added the rest as she got more confident.  Great app!

### 5/5 — Wonderful app!

*2019-09-03*

Wonderful!

### 5/5 — Good resource for young children

*2018-11-13*

I really love this app because you can count along with them.

### 1/5 — No support from anyone

*2018-10-26*

They creators have left app behind and won’t fix issues! Ps it was a great app when it worked!

### 2/5 — App crashes when you try to add your own pictures

*2018-03-08*

I was excited to be able to add my own pictures but every time I try the app crashes.

### 3/5 — Photo

*2017-07-14*

Photo loader doesn't work. Shouldn't of spent money.

### 1/5 — Hated it!!!

*2016-10-11, version 1.7*

This app isn't worth a penny. So .99 is pricy!!!

### 4/5 — Helps teach 1-20

*2014-08-21*

My daughter quickly learned to count to 20 with this since it offered her the visual number, audio and ability to interact. I just wish she could expand upon it and use it to help count past 20 as nothing else we're doing is helping her consistently recognize or count past it.

## Frequently asked questions about Counting Bear

### What does Counting Bear do?

Counting Bear is an educational game designed to help young children learn how to count from 1 to 20. It uses a multi-sensory approach, combining sight, sound, and touch to make learning engaging and effective for children aged 0 to 6.

### What are the key features of Counting Bear?

Key features include learning to count from 1 to 20, recognizing numbers by counting objects, and counting by touch with audio reinforcement. The app also allows users to add their own voice recordings and pictures of favorite items, and features dynamic gameplay that adjusts difficulty.

### How much does Counting Bear cost?

Based on the provided information, Counting Bear is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase for full access to its features.

### What age range is Counting Bear suitable for?

This app is ideal for children aged 0 to 6. The interface is designed to be very easy to use, making it accessible even for very young babies, while the progressive difficulty ensures it remains engaging for older toddlers and preschoolers.

### Can I customize the learning experience in Counting Bear?

Yes, the app offers significant customization options. You can add your own voice recordings so your child learns numbers in a familiar voice, and you can also add pictures of your child's favorite items to make the counting exercises more personal and fun.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2017-05-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Ensure app works well with latest version of iOS
- Ensure app works across all iOS devices
- Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 1.7 — 2012-01-12

★★★★★ The only FULLY customizable app of its kind!
✔ Fixed problem that was preventing iPad 2 users from adding images
✔ Minor bug fixes and improvements
✔ Added ability to reset / restore app content to original settings
✔ Incorporated user suggestions and feedback

If you like this app, please support us by rating the app in the App Store.  If you have questions, feedback or need help, just shoot us an email at support@grasshopperapps.com

### 1.6 — 2012-01-03

★★★★★ The only FULLY customizable app of its kind!
✔ Fixed problem that was preventing iPad 2 users from adding images
✔ Minor bug fixes and improvements
✔ Added ability to reset / restore app content to original settings
✔ Incorporated user suggestions and feedback

If you like this app, please support us by rating the app in the App Store.  If you have questions, feedback or need help, just shoot us an email at support@grasshopperapps.com

### 1.5 — 2011-03-23

Incorporated latest user feedback and suggestions
- Made application fully compatible with iOS 4.3
- Fixed small bugs that was preventing some iOS 4.3 users from adding their own photos
- New update process ensures that even after updating the app you will still have access to all customized items, photos, and recordings

As always, if you enjoy the latest version of this app please leave a review in the App Store and if you have any suggestions or questions please contact us at support@grasshopperapps.com

### 1.3 — 2011-02-17

Major update.  Incorporated user feedback and suggestions.
- Added ability to customize success sounds
- Fixed customization bugs that were affecting some users. Now you can customize an unlimited number of items without any problems
- Improved design of counted items (the number now shows up on top of the image and the counted image fades into the background)

Please take the time to review this update in the App Store and if you have any feedback or suggestions please contact us at support@grasshopperapps.com

Thanks!

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