# Little Digits Finger Counting — Early Math for Children

> Interactive finger counting app for early math education in children. (iPhone/iPad app by Cowly Owl Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-digits-finger-counting/id511606843 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cowly Owl Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/470860658)
- Category: Education
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 139 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2012-07-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-digits-finger-counting/id511606843/reviews.md

## What is Little Digits Finger Counting?

Little Digits is a fun educational app that teaches children about numbers via an intuitive spin on the traditional use of finger counting.

Using the multi-touch screen, Little Digits displays number characters by detecting how many fingers you put down. Children can learn to associate the numerical figure on the screen with the number of fingers they place down, whilst enjoying the unique characters and animations of the Little Digits world.

There are also games that introduce small addition and subtraction calculations, where you can work out the answer using the same multi-touch finger detection.

This is an app that will grow with your child's numerical understanding. Not only can they discover numbers through initial independent play, you can also play collaboratively with your child; each putting fingers down to count and work out calculations together. Then when your child is ready, they can work out the answers for themselves, using their own little digits!

Includes 20 pre-recorded languages, giving great facility for children to learn to recognise numbers in languages other than those of their native tongue.  Using the microphone you can also record your own voice.

Features:
- Counting to 10 with your fingers
- Number recognition; 0 to 10 and back
- Addition and subtraction games
- Number bonds
- Multilingual; Learn to count in other languages 


Child friendly: No in-app purchases, no third-party advertising. Play without WiFi or internet.

Suitable for children between 3 - 7 years old.

Created by Cowly Owl, an independent British micro-studio creating playful digital toys and educational games.
http://www.cowlyowl.com

## Key features

- Finger counting to 10
- Number recognition (0-10)
- Addition and subtraction games
- Number bonds practice
- Multilingual counting
- Customizable voice recording

## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-digits-finger-counting/id511606843/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cute Counting App for Young Ones

*2023-08-01, version 2020.3*

This app is quite simple, but does what it does well. Kids place fingers on the screen, and the count of the fingers is illustrated by colorful characters in the shape of different numbers. Later on kids can graduate to some basic math using the same finger counting approach.

Now, my kids mostly learned to get past the math by trying every possible number of fingers, so it is not going to turn your id into a math wiz, but it is charming and engaging nonetheless.

### 1/5 — Can’t work it out

*2020-04-25, version 2020.1*

Not intuitive , cannot work out what we’re supposed to do.

### 4/5 — Fun maths game

*2020-03-27, version 2019.3*

Great game to introduce preschoolers to maths. Different games for different abilities. The only issue is it relies heavily of dexterity even if the child knows the correct answer.

### 5/5 — Fantastic app!

*2019-05-12, version 2019.2*

Very well made! Intuitive and fun for young kids. My daughter loves it and it has really helped her understand numbers and how to count. Highly recommended 😁

### 5/5 — Bad bad bad

*2019-02-17, version 2.0.4*

Read prior and judge for yourself. I don’t believe in removing bad reviews but I am a fan of updating them. Nice one Dev. Awesome again. 5 stars, would give you more if I could. People often forget this stuff takes time. Whether you’re a parent or an educator, this is awesome. 

What a sham!

Developer response is update coming soon. It’s an automated response from June. Apple, get rid of this joker! I’ll be requesting a refund and continue to complain, but, now it’ll be to Apple directly. 

Apple is responsive, and doesn’t take this rubbish from disappearing act developers. 

No update for many moons. Doesn’t work on iOS 11. Beware. Non responsive developer.

So, after many weeks, still no update. App requirements says iOS 8+? Misleading isn’t it? 

Soon does not equate to months or years. I too develop and I don’t moan about my lacking skills nor time to keep paying users not only happy but able to use the app they paid for. If you’re 1 person then you get 100% revenue less the hefty Apple slice but nevertheless.

### 1/5 — Worthless App.

*2018-09-28, version 2.0.3*

This is the worst children’s app that I have ever seen.

### 1/5 — Sound doesn’t play

*2018-08-28, version 2.0.3*

Sound doesn’t work

### 4/5 — Works well

*2018-01-01, version 2.0.1*

Nice concept done well. 
Is working well for me, seems like older versions had problems.
I really like it - running on iPad mini. Probably even better on bigger screen.
Maybe make a free version so people can see that it works well.

Possible feature suggestion:
Always count in audio the number of fingers detected.

Possible feature suggestion:
My daughter likes to work towards a goal, for example some kids learning apps let you collect stickers as you complete sections.

### 5/5 — Thanks for the update!

*2017-10-13, version 2.0*

The new update works! Thanks, Cowly Owl, for making this app iOS 11 friendly.

### 1/5 — Close to useless & kids quickly get bored

*2016-07-05, version 1.06*

Quite disappointed in this app, especially for a paid app.

firstly my son and his cousins get bored of the app very quickly, it's mot engaging or rewarding for them.

To use properly you will need to change your settings to turn multi off, which is annoying since every time you use little Digits you'll have to turn it back on every time you finish using the app.

Plenty better learn apps around, even some of the free ones are better!

## Frequently asked questions about Little Digits Finger Counting

### What does Little Digits Finger Counting do?

Little Digits Finger Counting is an educational app designed to teach children aged 3-7 about numbers and early math concepts. It uses an intuitive finger-counting method on a multi-touch screen to help children associate numerical figures with the number of fingers they place down.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include counting to 10 with fingers, number recognition from 0 to 10, addition and subtraction games, number bonds practice, and multilingual support for learning to count in different languages. It also allows users to record their own voice.

### Is Little Digits Finger Counting free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use and does not contain any in-app purchases or third-party advertising. It can be played without an internet connection, making it a safe and accessible option for young children.

### What age group is this app suitable for?

This app is suitable for children between 3 and 7 years old. It is designed to grow with a child's numerical understanding, allowing for independent play as well as collaborative learning with parents.

### Can my child learn other languages with this app?

Yes, the app includes 20 pre-recorded languages, providing an excellent opportunity for children to learn to recognize numbers in languages other than their native tongue. This feature enhances their linguistic and numerical development.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2024.1 — 2024-02-27

Welsh language now available!

### 2020.3 — 2020-09-18

Small bug fixes

### 2020.2 — 2020-09-04

Small bug fixes

### 2020.1 — 2020-04-23

small bug fixes

### 2019.3 — 2019-10-12

- iOS 13 bug fixes

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