# Early Learning Abacus

> Interactive abacus app for toddlers to learn counting from 1 to 100. (iPhone/iPad app by Firefly Interactive Pty ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-learning-abacus/id435703539 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Firefly Interactive Pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/435703542)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 4.3 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese and 6 more
- Released: 2011-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-learning-abacus/id435703539/reviews.md

## What is Early Learning Abacus?

Note: This is intended as a counting tool for young children. It does not calculate in powers of 10 like a traditional abacus.

Help your kids develop an interest in numbers in a fun way, by introducing the Early Learning Abacus – it’s a great step on the ladder to counting! Using the Early Learning Abacus as a tool will help them make numbers tangible and concrete basic mathematical concepts. 

As a simplified version of the classic school abacus, the Early Learning Abacus has been created as a dynamic visual aid for teaching toddlers, pre-schoolers and kindy kids their numbers and how to count from 1 to 100. 

Features:
• 10 rows of 10 beads, to represent 100. 
• Large format portrait display is engaging, whilst the digital read-out is easy to understand and view.
• Colourful beads are responsive and tactile with interactive audio feedback.
• Excellent tool for the kids to score games.
• Simple yet powerful tool for calculation.
• Encourages early problem-solving.

Game ideas:
• Make a pattern with the beads on a row and get your child to copy the pattern on another row.
• Move beads individually across to the right, counting as you go, and encourage your child to imitate the number of beads on the row below.
• Move some beads across and ask them how many you have moved. Mix it up by adding or subtracting beads by moving them left and right, and ask how many you have left.

## Key features

- Simplified abacus for 1-100 counting
- 10 rows of 10 colorful beads
- Interactive audio feedback
- Large portrait display
- Encourages problem-solving
- Game ideas for practice

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-learning-abacus/id435703539/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good Idea

*2012-10-16, version 1*

This app has been a huge app for my 1st grader who needed help to visualize the problems. The one suggestion I've seen throughout the comments is the ability to turn off the number board so it can't give the answer. We've used a piece of cardboard to hide it, but it would be easier to toggle it off/on.

### 5/5 — Cool

*2012-09-19, version 1*

I like this version b/c it is helpful like when mom would get out the pennies and make you do your math. The only suggestion I would make is 1. giving an option to turning of the number board that way if your child is using it for homework, it doesn't give them the answer. 2. The option to to turn off the movement of the iPad which slides the beads from 0-100. Other then that great app. It would be harder to get a child to understand a traditional abacus. ( my child anyways)

### 1/5 — Doesn't work like an abacus!!

*2012-06-28, version 1*

This app counts every bead as one! It makes no use of place value, which is the purpose of using an abacus! If I move one bead on the bottom row and one bead on the second bottom row, that should represent eleven. Instead, this app calls it two. No use if you actually want an abacus, unless you ignore the counter at the top.

### 5/5 — Perfect!

*2011-10-12, version 1*

Simple and easy! Perfect for our autistic son who learns better visually!   Great app! And it's FREE!!!   Thank you!

## Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Abacus

### Does Early Learning Abacus have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Early Learning Abacus contains advertisements. It is listed as a free application.

### What is the main purpose of Early Learning Abacus?

Early Learning Abacus is designed as a counting tool for young children to develop an interest in numbers and make basic mathematical concepts tangible. It helps them learn to count from 1 to 100.

### What age group is Early Learning Abacus suitable for?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for toddlers, pre-schoolers, and kindergarten kids.

### What devices does Early Learning Abacus support?

Early Learning Abacus is supported on iPads. It is not specified if it is available on other Apple devices or Android.

### How does Early Learning Abacus differ from a traditional abacus?

Early Learning Abacus is a simplified version that does not calculate in powers of 10 like a traditional abacus. It focuses on making numbers tangible and teaching basic counting.

### What kind of feedback does Early Learning Abacus offer?

The app features colorful beads that are responsive and tactile, providing interactive audio feedback to engage young learners.

### When was Early Learning Abacus last updated?

The latest version of Early Learning Abacus was updated on January 5, 2015. The app was originally released on May 16, 2011.

### What is the user rating for Early Learning Abacus?

Early Learning Abacus has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 4 user ratings.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2015-01-05

IOS 8 compatible

### 1 — 2011-05-16

No release notes.

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