# Long Division

> Interactive app for learning and practicing the long division arithmetic method. (iPhone/iPad app by Esa Helttula.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-division/id341041204 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Esa Helttula](https://appshunter.io/developer/339440196)
- Category: Education
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English, Latin American Spanish
- Released: 2010-01-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-division/id341041204/reviews.md

## What is Long Division?

Long Division helps students learn and practice the standard long division method step by step.

The app shows each part of the long division process visually. Students divide, multiply, subtract, and bring down digits one step at a time. Animated numbers move into place, helping students understand where each part of the calculation belongs.

Long Division can be used for classroom teaching, individual practice, tutoring, or homework support. Problems can be generated randomly or entered manually.

Features:

- Step-by-step long division practice
- Dividend can have 1–5 digits
- Divisor can have 1–3 digits
- Supports remainders
- Supports decimal dividends and divisors
- Can extend the division to additional decimal places
- Divisor can be larger than the dividend
- Optional highlighting of the current operation
- Current operation can be hidden for extra challenge
- Adjustable animation speed
- Customizable colors and settings
- Random or manually entered problems

Reviews and Recognition:

Featured by Apple in “New & Noteworthy,” “Math - Numbers & Operations,” and “Math Apps for Middle School.”

Educational App Review / IEAR:
“This app is fantastic!!”

Wired.com:
“The Long Division app is very clear and very useful.”

Teacher endorsement:

“The Math apps by Esa Helttula allow students to practice and reinforce the specific computation strategies taught in class, with as much or as little scaffolding as necessary. I am so glad to have come across this great educational tool!”
— R. Zeni, Ecole Sandy Hill Elementary, Abbotsford, BC, Canada

Privacy:

This app has no ads, no in-app purchases, and does not transmit user data during operation. The app also does not contain links to other apps or to the web.

## Key features

- Step-by-step long division animation
- Custom and random problem generation
- Supports large numbers and decimals
- Visual feedback for correct/incorrect steps
- Adjustable animation speed
- Highlighting of operands

## Recent user reviews (10 of 30)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-division/id341041204/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Needs support for numbers more than 5 digits

*2022-09-12*

I’m a former math teacher, and this was the ONLY app like this that I could find. I use it extensively (and the others in the suite) to teach my own children who have disabilities related to fine motor control, and therefore can’t do long division on paper. The one problem is that it maxes out at 99,999 and can’t do calculations with numbers bigger than 5 digit. Would LOVE to see an update that changes this. Also, the font size is small and even on a iPad Pro 12.9”, some of my kids with vision issues have trouble seeing the numbers.

### 1/5 — Unsecured

*2021-12-20*

Your website is unsecured. Please fix it so that people can feel safe. I hope your app is safe too. Other than that problem, I like your app. I will check back again. Thank you.

### 1/5 — Do not buy

*2021-10-18*

If I could, I would give it -0 stars. This is a robbery, it is useless,it does not say if the result is wrong.

### 5/5 — Helps me with School

*2021-02-01, version 6.0*

Im struggling the most with math and its long division. This app helps me so i can learn more! I am 9 years old

### 5/5 — Good

*2016-02-04, version 3.1*

This long division tool is great - the format is just as I remember - and will be a help to my 9 year old daughter.

### 5/5 — Wow! Teaches long division well

*2016-01-15*

My kiddo hated and avoided learning division for two years. Finally, I got her all Esa Heltula division apps. She started ASKING to do her long division apps, and was a whiz in a week.

### 1/5 — This app

*2012-11-26*

This app doesn't know how kids are thought today so basically it stinks

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2012-08-13*

I never learned long division like this ease

### 2/5 — Not a lot for the price.

*2012-04-28*

The app does what it says okay, however it gives you the answer in the form of randomly generated numbers that you pick the right one from rather than figuring it out yourself, which is what a real problem will have you do. And the price is quite steep to me for a one function app. Other apps, such as the ABTC calculator let you perform many functions, break down each step, and are much cheaper.

### 1/5 — Not happy won't even load , please fix.

*2012-04-22*

Not happy won't let me load, very disappointed.  FIX PLEASE!

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your feedback. There have been 9 updates to the app after you left the feedback 5 years ago and there have been no other reports of problems with the app not loading. Please contact support at support@idevbooks.com or leave feedback at idevbooks.com website next time you have a problem, and I will promise to help you find a solution.

## Frequently asked questions about Long Division

### What is the Long Division app?

The Long Division app is an educational tool designed to teach and reinforce the standard procedure for dividing numbers. It breaks down complex division problems into a series of simpler, animated steps, making the process easier to understand and practice.

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

Key features include animated step-by-step guidance through division problems, the ability to solve custom or randomly generated problems with large numbers and decimals, visual feedback for correct and incorrect inputs, and adjustable animation speeds for a personalized learning experience.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the Long Division app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, making it a completely free educational resource.

### What kind of math problems can I solve with this app?

You can solve long division problems where the dividend can have 1-5 digits and the divisor can have 1-3 digits. The app also supports remainders, decimals, leading zeros, and cases where the divisor is larger than the dividend.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is ideal for students in middle school and elementary school who are learning long division. It also serves as a valuable tool for teachers looking for interactive ways to supplement their math lessons and for anyone wanting to practice their arithmetic skills.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.0 — 2026-05-20

Updated for iOS 26 compatibility.

### 6.5 — 2021-09-24

- support for iOS 15
- minor bug fixes

### 6.1 — 2021-03-08

- support for iOS 14

### 6.0 — 2019-09-30

- support for iOS 13
- new interface with support for latest iPad and iPhone models
- new theme colors

### 5.3 — 2018-11-08

- support for iOS 12
- support for iPhone Xr and Xs Max
- minor bug fixes

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