# Lobster Diver

> Educational game for grades 3-8 focusing on fractions and number operations. (iPhone/iPad app by New Mexico State University Board of Regents.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lobster-diver/id416577542 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [New Mexico State University Board of Regents](https://appshunter.io/developer/337567846)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 4.3 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-02-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lobster-diver/id416577542/reviews.md

## What is Lobster Diver?

Throw on your diving helmet, and head into the depths of the sea! Dive off the coast of Maine for lobster traps - you might even snatch the elusive blue lobster. But watch out for that pesky electric eel!

* Ideal for middle school and upper elementary students, grades 3-8.

* Addresses number and operations standards established by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), including:

=> Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, and number systems.
=> Understand and represent commonly used fractions.
=> Understand fractions as part of unit wholes and as locations on number lines.
=> Compare and order fractions, and find their approximate locations on the number line.

* Developed as part of the "Math Snacks" initiative and Maine Cooperative Extension. Other free animations, activities, and games are available through the Math Snacks web site at http://mathsnacks.org.

* Developed by mathematics educators, researchers, and game developers at the Learning Games Lab at New Mexico State University. Games developed by the Learning Games Lab undergo a rigorous instructional design process, extensive user testing, and input from learners, teachers, and researchers. For more information about the NMSU Learning Games Lab, visit http://learninggameslab.org.

Pearl Diver was developed in part under a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Education. However, this does not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Funded in part by U.S. Department of Education: Award Number U295A050004.

## Key features

- Fraction learning
- Number and operations standards
- NCTM alignment
- Educational game
- Ocean exploration theme
- Grades 3-8 target

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lobster-diver/id416577542/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not fun

*2019-02-01*

I LOVE this game until I steps playing it for a while. I would be able to play but no, so here is the story. I am on my phone ready to play until it says I need to update it, so I say ok I will just update it. I go to the App Store and surch it up press it. And it says no updates. So there is something wrong and I went to the Apple to store to see if it was just my phone, but NO. So I say “DONT GET THIS APP IT IS A SCAM.”

### 5/5 — Dive for Lobsters!

*2014-07-03*

Make math fun.

### 5/5 — Mathematical!

*2014-04-09*

My students love this game! We just wish that you could get power ups or have a faster time with no eels.

### 5/5 — Jelous?

*2012-09-17*

I live in las cruces where nm state is haha!! Srry about bragging but its a great app!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

### 1/5 — Lobster diver

*2012-05-03*

It is stupid cause it won't download

### 5/5 — Great for teaching visual learning

*2012-02-19*

Pearl Diver  has been one of my son's favorite games for over 2 years.  (Age 3-5yrs)
This is a great game for teaching math and numeric properties to visual and kinetic learners, as the game plays upon a horizontal number line.  I've seen great progress with my son's understanding a spacial placement and how that correlates to numeric values.

We also like the music the developer chose, which is pleasant has a fun vibe to it.

This is the kind of game that is great for pre-math learners as well as to strengthen lower graders spacial understanding skills.

And it's FREE!

### 5/5 — Great

*2012-02-17*

We got ipods in school im in 8th grade and we played this. I liked it so much i got it on my iphone

### 5/5 — Elementary Math Favorite!

*2011-10-02*

Kids learn w/out even realizing.  When my 1st & 2nd graders finally have these skills formally taught - I can relate it back to the game as where they are already been using the skills!!!!

### 5/5 — Very fun!

*2011-08-01*

This game is quite enjoyable! Not addictive but fun! Good to pass the time with! Quite entertaining and graphics are done well! 

### 3/5 — Pretty good

*2011-04-25*

It's a fun game as just for math, but two things threw me off. Maine doesn't have electric eels and mainers don't dive for lobster. I've never heard of either of these things, and I live in coastal Maine.
The concept of the game's good, though.

## Frequently asked questions about Lobster Diver

### What math concepts does Lobster Diver teach?

Lobster Diver addresses number and operations standards established by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). This includes understanding numbers, representing numbers, number systems, and commonly used fractions, including their representation and comparison on a number line.

### Is Lobster Diver suitable for younger children?

Lobster Diver is ideal for middle school and upper elementary students, specifically targeting grades 3-8. The app's content and learning objectives are designed to align with the curriculum for these age groups.

### Where can I find more free math resources from this developer?

Additional free animations, activities, and games are available through the Math Snacks web site at http://mathsnacks.org. This initiative is developed by mathematics educators, researchers, and game developers at the Learning Games Lab at New Mexico State University.

### How often is Lobster Diver updated?

Lobster Diver was last updated on December 4, 2012, with version 2.3. The initial release date was February 7, 2011. Given the last update date, it is unlikely to receive frequent updates.

### What devices does Lobster Diver support?

Lobster Diver is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is not currently listed as available for Android or other platforms.

### Does Lobster Diver have ads?

Lobster Diver does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free to download and play without any interruptions from ads.

### What is the age rating for Lobster Diver?

Lobster Diver has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for children aged 4 and older, though its primary educational focus is for grades 3-8.

### What is the user sentiment for Lobster Diver?

Lobster Diver has a rating of 4.3 stars from 8 ratings. This suggests a generally positive reception from its limited user base.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.3 — 2012-12-04

Removed OpenFeint support, since the service is shutting down.

### 2.1 — 2011-02-02

No release notes.

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## More apps by New Mexico State University Board of Regents

- [Pearl Diver: Number Line Math](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-diver-number-line-math/id337567843)
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