# Long Multiplication

> Interactive app for learning and practicing long multiplication with animated steps. (iPhone/iPad app by Esa Helttula.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-multiplication/id345037369 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Esa Helttula](https://appshunter.io/developer/339440196)
- Category: Education
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-12-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-multiplication/id345037369/reviews.md

## What is Long Multiplication?

Long Multiplication helps students learn and practice the standard long multiplication method step by step.

The app shows each part of the long multiplication process visually. Students multiply and add one step at a time, and animated numbers move into the correct places. This makes the column method easier to understand and practice.

Long Multiplication can be used for classroom teaching, individual practice, tutoring, or homework support. Problems can be generated by the app or entered manually.

Features:

- Step-by-step long multiplication practice
- Multiplicand can have up to 5 digits
- Multiplier can have up to 4 digits
- Supports decimal numbers
- Students can enter their own problems
- Current operation for each column can be hidden
- Operands for the current operation can be highlighted
- Five visual themes
- Native interfaces for iPhone and iPad

Reviews and Recognition:

Reviewed by Wired.com as part of “A Set of Excellent iPhone Math Apps for the Older Child.”

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. They also provide individualized feedback to each student, with an immediacy that is not always possible through pencil and paper practice.”
— Rita Zeni, Ecole Sandy Hill Elementary, Abbotsford, BC, Canada

Kelly Tenkely, iPad Curriculum:

“The step by step animation and guidance will help students get the column method of multiplication down in no time. The ability to enter their own numbers means that students can input problems from a math curriculum or textbook and work through the step-by-step process with any problem.”

Other iDevBooks Math Apps:

Other iDevBooks math apps include Column Addition, Column Subtraction, Long Division, Lattice Multiplication, Visual Multiplication Table, Fraction Math, Partial Differences Subtraction, Partial Quotients Division, Partial Sums Addition, Decimal Rounding, and more.

Feedback:

New ideas to make this app better are welcome. Please visit idevbooks.com to give feedback.

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 animation and guidance
- User-defined problems
- Multi-digit multiplication
- Decimal support
- Adjustable difficulty
- Multiple themes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-multiplication/id345037369/reviews.md

### 1/5 — The worst thing I have ever downloaded.

*2023-03-04, version 6.5*

I bought this for £4!!!!!?????!!!!??? I do NOT understand WHY they rip people off like this!!!!! THE WORST LEARNING APP EVER. I hate this app I thought it would let me do all the working out, But noooo they just have to do it all for me and give me only the sums. They don’t even let me do anything!!! I can’t believe they made this thing!!!! 

I HATE THIS APP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2019-01-17*

This helps me so much!!!! I love it keep up the good work!

### 3/5 — Works

*2016-02-04, version 4.2*

This works but it doesn't follow the format that I remember at school.  It can feel a bit clumsy, because you sometimes need to do two steps in one (when you add the result of the first multiplication to the second multiplication).  If the first multiplication gives a double figure, I put both figures in the result column.  The result of the second multiplication goes below the first one.  Draw a line underneath, and add them up in the same way as a column addition.

### 1/5 — Carries wrong

*2014-01-08*

When you get to the second row it carries incorrectly. It carries one column to the left and is visually very confusing.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your valuable feedback. The carrying issue that you describe was fixed in version 4.0, and works correctly now.

### 5/5 — ~ Wonderful ~

*2013-03-10*

Thank you another wonderful app! I recommend this highly!

### 5/5 — Upset Teacher

*2012-10-19*

I love this app and used to use it in my fourth grade classroom throughout my multiplication unit as a great opportunity for differentiated, engaging practice with instant feedback! I am very disappointed with the new update though, since it makes the app no longer compatible with my 2nd generation iPods. In the world of education, it is not easy to get the newest technology offered especially when as of 3 years ago my district bought me enough iPods for each of my students. I wish I could still use this app on my class set of iPods, but they can no longer be updated with new software versions. Please allow your apps to continue to work with the older iPod software versions since this was created to help teachers and students in the first place.

### 3/5 — Walks you through it

*2012-10-02*

Walks through the problems step by step.  Wont move on until that part is right.  But.. carries the numbers on the bottom instead of the top which is confusing at first.  No option to print problems inputed which would help with homework.  It would be nice to input a group of problems to be done and then print them when finished

### 2/5 — Ok but not that exciting or creative.

*2012-07-10*

This summer I wanted to get some multiplication Apps for 9 yr old son so he could keep up his skills for the 4th grade.  An Educational App for a child should be entertaining while they are learning. The App should keep the attention of the child and make the child want to "play" with it. There are many ways to do this. None of which are in this App.  There are no explanations, no music, no rewards, nothing.  It's just plain and to honest rather boring. This App is good for a teaching aid when reviewing but even then it's boring. There are much better Apps out there not to mention cheaper too. 3.99 is way too much to pay for this App. I would of given the App 3 stars but at 3.99 it got bumped down to only 2 stars.

### 4/5 — ok

*2011-06-12*

hello

### 5/5 — great math learning app

*2010-11-25*

Another great tool to learn math. Long multiplication is nicely illustrated by smooth animation in a step-by-step fashion. It's a great way to conceptualize math problems.

## Frequently asked questions about Long Multiplication

### What is Long Multiplication?

Long Multiplication is a standard procedure for multiplying numbers, breaking down complex problems into simpler, manageable steps. This app animates these steps to help users understand the process.

### How does Long Multiplication help students?

The app provides step-by-step animations and immediate feedback, reinforcing computation strategies taught in class. It allows for adjustable difficulty and personalized practice, acting like a personal tutor.

### Can I use my own math problems with Long Multiplication?

Yes, you can set your own problems by entering numbers from your curriculum or textbook. This allows for targeted practice with specific challenges.

### What are the limits for numbers in Long Multiplication?

The multiplicand can have up to 5 digits, and the multiplier can have up to 4 digits. The app also supports decimals in the numbers.

### Does Long Multiplication have ads?

No, Long Multiplication is ad-free. It does not contain any advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted learning experience.

### What devices is Long Multiplication available on?

Long Multiplication is a universal app and offers native interfaces for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.

### How often is Long Multiplication updated?

The latest version, 6.5, was released on September 26, 2021. Updates typically focus on improvements and new features based on user feedback.

### What is the price of Long Multiplication?

Long Multiplication is a paid app, available for $3.99. It does not have in-app purchases or subscriptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.0 — 2026-05-21

Updated for iOS 26 compatibility.

### 6.5 — 2021-09-26

- support for iOS 15

### 6.1 — 2021-03-16

- 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

### 5.2 — 2018-11-10

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

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