# Montessori Numbers for Kids — user reviews > 47 indexed App Store user reviews of Montessori Numbers for Kids by Pierre Abel, rated 3.90/5 from 20 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/montessori-numbers-for-kids/id547209737/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/montessori-numbers-for-kids/id547209737.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 11 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 4 ## Newest reviews (14 of 47) ### 4/5 — Fantastic app *2014-07-27* This app is fantastically educational and is also beautiful. My nearly three year old loves it and has learnt lots from it. Its only disadvantage is that it crashes quite a lot. ### 4/5 — Fun to play *2014-07-06* I've had this for a while now and it remains a great app to bring the kids back to. ### 4/5 — Nice app *2013-10-20* It's nice app. Very useful for kids to understand the decimal system. ### 4/5 — Good for solidifying basics *2013-10-20* I have an 8yr old high functioning autistic and this app, while it works well with younger kids, still has use for my son, in Grade 3. He still needs to work on his counting basics and the rods and beads allow that. I also like being able to turn off the game feature. ### 4/5 — Nice *2013-10-18, version 2.5* Nice graphics, easy to understand by my 31/2 year old ### 3/5 — grade 2 *2013-10-12* almost great. my greatest wish is that there was an option for base ten rods to be colored to match cuisenaire rod colors since this would allow kids to recognize quantity of ones without counting every time. also, on app that asks kids to choose digits to create a number based on picture of blocks, the game does not unfortunately require child to put a zero in the ones place when there are no blocks there. for instance if child is wanting to create the number 70, he only needs to drag a seven to the tens place but does not need to drag a zero to the ones. lastly number five on tracing app needs starting star moved to top left of five since making five is two steps with pencil coming off page to complete final stroke. **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback- I updated the app so it does not add zero automatically. I've also corrected the number five on tracing. ### 3/5 — Pas mal *2013-05-10* Pas mal .. ### 5/5 — Great beginner math app *2013-05-08* Montessori Numbers - Math Activities for Kids is a great educational app. There are multiple levels and multiple activities, making it good for young preschoolers just beginning numbers and for older children helping to master elementary math. This is a good way to use manipulatives without the storage issues of having 1000 of the same item. ### 5/5 — A must-have math app! *2013-05-08* Thanks to this app my 7-year old easily understood place values and learned to count up to 1000! A really well-done app with clear explanations of the most important math concepts! ### 5/5 — Montessori numbers app *2013-02-05* My daughter is 4 and has started in JK at school but I took her out to homeschool because she wasn't learning anything in school. I started with apps, and this is my daughters favourite! She has learned so much already and is climbing farther into levels! She plays this for hours every day and loves it! I recommend this to kids in preschool as a fun, interactive learning at home! ### 5/5 — Genius! *2013-01-27* Yet another fantastic app from Montessori! My four year old was struggling with the concept of larger numbers and quantities and this app nailed it..immediately. It just flicked the switch and the light bulb came on....a pure joy to watch. Now she plays with this app 'for fun' and her numeracy skills and confidence have come on leaps and bounds. As a parent, apps don't get much better than this. Simply put, Pierre cannot write these apps quick enough for our family. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the man is a genius! ### 5/5 — Great fun with numbers *2013-01-17* I bought this app last year and my kids (3 and 5) love it! I had to come back and comment as it has really helped my son (5) understand concepts like ones, tens and hundreds. Both my kids also love the building game and that they can change from flowers to diamonds or whatever shape they want. Thanks for a great app. ### 5/5 — Linda *2012-12-29, version 2.0* Awesome app for my elementary Special Ed students!! ### 5/5 — Awesome introduction to Montessori numbers! *2012-12-26* I played each of the games and I'm delighted by the graphics and that there are a selection to choose from. I wish the traditional golden beads were the default choice. Introduction of number concepts, one-to-one correspondence, and building large numbers. The materials snap smartly into place, no need to be exactly precise, helpful for those working on dexterity. The tracing component was tough, even for me, to stay on the track when set to medium or small guidelines. The visual difference between a 6 and a 9 is great, no reversals with a vertical 9. It is very nice that only positive reinforcement is used, with a visual/auditory sparkle, and the freetime 'game' can be set to different intervals. Incorrect answers are not even acknowledged, it just patiently waits for the right answer. Perhaps a hint after a number of tries? All in all a beautiful program! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — NOT Montessori style *2018-03-15* I was excited to find this app bundle which seemed to promise simple tracing, number and spelling activities. From the preview pictures it seemed the child could simply trace letters with a colored line over the black letter. In fact, the app uses a carnival-worth if sounds and flashing graphics. Even if you turn off most of the sound elements, you still have the flashing lights with cascades it stars and confetti each time you complete tracing a letter or spelling a word. There is _nothing_ in the style of these apps like the simplicity and self-correcting method of Montessori learning methods. These apps are over stimulating and will habituate your child to expecting flashing stars and applause every time they trace a letter. This is more video game than learning tool. I will never use these apps and regret paying almost $9 for the bundle. **Developer response:** In the tracing activity, you can use a simple colored line if you don't like the animations: just open the settings (gear icon) and change the line style. In all apps, there are settings to disable animations and sound if you want a simpler experience. I would like to add that I talked with many Montessori teachers and there are not against animations and sounds if the activity is really educational and help the child to learn. ### 1/5 — False advertising! No math in app-only counting!! *2013-02-09, version 2.0* This app claims to teach math, both addition and subtraction. This is completely untrue. There is no part of this app that teaches math skills, counting only. I will be asking for a refund!, ### 1/5 — Okay but not or self-directed learning *2012-12-19* A nice app but fundamentally broken in many ways. Most obviously, the app is not navigable by a child that cannot read fluently. Instead, the parent needs to manage the app at all times. This is fine but it limits children who may want to explore the app or switch between apps and come back to a new activity. This app assumes that the parent is there every step of the way. The instruction screens are always there and there are lots of sub-menus you need to read. It would be much better if a parent could configure a reading level and then let the child play and join in when necessary or fun. Instead the app becomes a teaching prop -- there's nothing wrong with that but there is so much more that the app could do. Just be aware. ### 1/5 — Bad *2012-08-31* It's a bad application. Do not waste your money. ### 1/5 — Pas de version en français *2012-08-24* Les indications mentionnent (français et anglais). C'est faux, il n'y a pas la version en français... ### 1/5 — Way too easy *2012-08-21, version 1.1* I wish I had not purchased. This is appropriate for a 5 or 6 yr old. ### 2/5 — Not Interesting *2013-01-09* Leaves a lot to be desired. Can only perform one task and then have to exit to main menu and re-enter activity. Very disappointing for the money. I was hoping to use this for my two-year-old who is just learning numbers but it is definitely does not hold her interest nor encourage her to interact with the app. **Developer response:** There is a replay button displayed after an activity has been completed (and also a reset button in the pause menu) - so you don't need to go back to main menu. In the last updates, I've changed the UI design so it is more visible. Thanks for your feedback. ### 2/5 — So..so.... *2012-12-01, version 1.1* After seeing the Montessori name, I was expecting something great. Turned out to be pushing uninspiring wood blocks and stale-looking cup cakes. The 4-year-old played once and didn't show much interest. Total waste. ### 2/5 — Could be better *2012-08-18, version 1.1* Ok as a teaching tool. Hangs regularly. No reward system and stacking game does not hold the children's attention. A disappointment after the huge success of the crosswords. ### 3/5 — Misreading Numbers *2016-11-21* This is a good substitute app for when a child is absent from school (Montessori) for long periods or for when reinforcement is needed. However, the numbers I. The hundreds are read incorrectly. The number "643", for example, is read as "six hundred and forty-three". The correct way to say the number is "six hundred forty-three." In math "and" represents the decimal point as in "six and one tenth" for the number "6.1". This is troublesome because is error is repeated with each number in every section. I sincerely hope this will be fixed. **Developer response:** Just choose the US voice in the settings to have the good pronunciation. The app offers several voices (US, British and Australian) because numbers pronunciation is not the same in these countries. You did select UK or Australian voice and that's why the app read numbers with "and". ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Developers I love u XD *2020-03-01* Hey developers this game is very fun beside Writing Wizard. But the funny part is that sometimes when I drag my pictures, it goes up really fast XD And for that, I’m giving this a 5 star XD :D ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2017-08-28* Exceeded my expectations! I bought these for my 3 year old grandson, who is growing up in a trilingual culture. Amazing graphics. I have enjoyed playing with these games so much. Easily used, clear instructions, inviting play & learn. Better than promised! I bought preschool math, writing & letters individually...because I was sold on it after I tried the math version....JUST BUY THE BUNDLE!...the programs are well worth the price either way! ### 5/5 — Nice! *2016-01-05, version 2.5* Great App ! Great Costumer Support ! Fantastic Learning opportunity ! ### 5/5 — Great, but small pictures *2015-05-16* Everything looks great, I just purchased this for my son who is in preschool, but the manipulatives are a bit small. I do like that you can choose what they are instead of just blocks. There's a cupcake, cars, a ball, etc. Is there any way to enlarge them? **Developer response:** For large numbers (>100), the manipulative are smaller because all elements must have to be proportional so it is correct visually. If you select activities with smaller numbers, manipulatives are bigger. ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2014-02-12* My son has learnt in a fun way his numbers upto 999. Using the Montessori beads are great. I usually sit with him or he does it on his own. We can quickly do 10mins very other day and its fun. Teacher says he really loves doing maths at school and I know it's mainly because of this app. I am going to look at their other Montessori apps. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ### 5/5 — Great math game *2013-10-06, version 2.5* My son loves this game, great for learning numbers and math. ### 5/5 — Montessori Numbers *2013-09-15* At last someone has discovered a way to show the benefits of teaching math using the Montessori method online! I am working with an adult who has lost some of her math abilities due to a stroke. She loves this app, as do I. Thank you! A grateful school psychologist (retired) ### 5/5 — awesome app *2013-05-16* My daughter loves this app, and likes to practice to count all the time.. thank you for this interesting app ! ### 5/5 — great numbers app *2013-05-10* This app is well thought out from an educational perspective, and it is obvious that the developer cares about teaching children. You can use it from preschool to early elementary years as it teaches counting from 1 - 999. There are 5 different activities to choose from in learning your numbers, as well as a variety of settings to customize it to your particular child " needs". The graphics are simple, keep you focused and on task. I like that there is a 1:1 correspondence with manipulatives that can be easily translated or generalized into real life play as well. ### 5/5 — Excellent ! *2013-05-10* Super appli intuitive qui permet un apprentissage parfait des chiffres en anglais ! 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