# Montessorium: Intro to Math — Learn numbers and counting! > Interactive Montessori math app for learning numbers 0-9. (iPhone/iPad app by Higher Ground Education Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/montessorium-intro-to-math/id381064973 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Higher Ground Education Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454529841) - Category: Education, Games - Price: Free - Rating: 4.55/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 110 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 119 MB - Languages: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and 2 more - Released: 2010-07-13 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/montessorium-intro-to-math/id381064973/reviews.md ## What is Montessorium? Learn to read, write and understand numbers from zero to nine, through a series of interactive, guided and challenging activities. Intro to Math was featured in the iPad 2 Commercial and Apple's Best Apps of the Year! Based on the proven methodology of Montessori. —— YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN: • The basic foundations of math • To read, write and understand numbers from 0-9 • Number symbols and their units • Sequence, order and spatial relationships • An introduction to odds and evens • Problem solving skills • Fine motor skills LANGUAGES INCLUDED: • US, UK, ES, DE, DU, FR, AR, JP, IT, CH, KO, RU, BR-PO Intro to Math includes the following activities in a Universal app that will work on iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch: —— • RED RODS In this interactive exercise, your child will come to understand length, by arranging the rods from longest to shortest. • NUMBER RODS In a series of engaging activities, we introduce the idea of quantity, and demonstrate how it corresponds to numbers. • SANDPAPER NUMBERS Through a number of guided tracing exercises, we concentrate on the symbols of the numbers, and how to write them. • NUMBER RODS & CARDS Completing the cycle, from the symbols of the numbers back to their quantity, we focus on the sequence of each number. • NUMBERS & COUNTERS In this dynamic activity, we work with odd and even numbers, strengthening our understanding of the sequence of numbers. —— We would love to hear from you. Find us on Twitter & Facebook! • http://twitter.com/montessorium • http://facebook.com/montessorium Design & concept by Montessorium. Development by YMedia Labs. ## Key features - Learn to read, write, and understand numbers 0-9 - Interactive guided activities - Montessori-based methodology - Develops problem-solving skills - Enhances fine motor skills - Supports multiple languages ## What do users think of Montessorium? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎓 Authentic Montessori methodology and principles - 🎨 Beautiful, clean, minimalist design - 👶 Age-appropriate activities for 2-4 year olds - 🧠 Effective learning progression and skill building - 🎯 Multiple activity types with varying difficulty levels - 🔇 Calm, non-distracting audio and interface - ✋ Child-friendly, intuitive controls - 📈 Visible improvement in number recognition and writing - 🎁 Good value for educational content - 🤐 No annoying cartoon characters or distractions **Cons** - 🔊 Volume control issues (stuck at high volume or too quiet) - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing - ⏱️ Slow buffering and loading times - 🎮 Overly strict input requirements for tracing/dragging - 📱 Poor performance on iPhone (too small) - 🔌 Technical issues with sound not working - 😤 Unresponsive touch controls and lag - 💰 Expensive for limited content ($4.99-$5.00) - 🔄 No progress saving between sessions - 🚫 Limited to numbers 1-10 only - ⚠️ Sensory-sensitive children bothered by tracing noise - 🔗 Failed customer service communication **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch or during use - Freezing during tracing activities - Sound not working on certain devices (iPad Air 2, iPhone) - Volume controls disabled or unresponsive - Dragging/dropping numbers doesn't snap into place properly - Tracing detection too strict or inaccurate - Number shapes inconsistent (e.g., number 4) - Games 2, 4, and 5 not functioning - Slow animation causing perceived unresponsiveness - Touch input disabled during animations - Red rods not displaying - Sandpaper numbers getting stuck - Inaccurate counting in some exercises - Interface confusion after updates **Most requested features** - Add numbers 11-20 or higher (up to 30) - Implement progress saving/resume functionality - Add level selection to skip already-mastered content - Include language options (especially Spanish) - Add more advanced activities and challenges - Improve volume control with mute/adjust options - Create iPad-specific optimized version - Add bead chains and teen number works - Increase difficulty levels for older children - Add patterning activities with multiple levels - Improve tracing algorithm (especially for number 8) - Move navigation buttons to avoid accidental touches ## Recent user reviews (10 of 110) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/montessorium-intro-to-math/id381064973/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2023-02-24* I download the app and the page takes a long time buffering and don’t charge. I was able to try on the activities at some point, I don’t know if it was intentional but there no sound to explain what to do, I assume a parent should direct the child then no autonomy at all. I tried to write to customer service and got a failed delivery to their email. I guess they are out of business? ### 5/5 — Exactly what Montessori should be *2022-01-27, version 3.1.2* No bells and whistles no cartoon characters no distractions from the task at hand. Only problem is the tracing noise is abrasive to austistic and sensory sensitive children. Please remove it! ### 5/5 — Good app *2021-05-16* I like this app a lot I have seen my 3year old sister’s improvement in identifying and writing numbers ### 5/5 — Authentic and beautiful *2020-05-07* This is the way Montessori apps should be done. This works so well. A must have app for any 2 year old. Maria Montessori would have been proud. The App is extremely designed and stays true to Montessori principals. We use this in our school and the progress children make is remarkable. Because of the automatic correction system it helps with consistency and easy supervision. ### 5/5 — Game *2020-04-27* Good game lots of fun ### 1/5 — Help! *2017-02-18, version 2.6.1* I am so excited about playing this game with my kiddo but every time I try to open the app, it closes before it can make it to the menu. I've tried rebooting my phone and reinstalling the app but no luck. We love Intro to Letter and Colors and would really like to be able to do Intro to Numbers too. ### 1/5 — Frustrating and Complicated *2016-06-23, version 2.5.1* This app is garbage. I was using it with my child and noticed that it wants the user to perfectly or you will never get your child to the next step. I was hoping a Montessori app would be of greater use to me. The ides is great and the activities are appropriate but they don't work well on an iPad. ### 1/5 — Stop nagging me to sign in!!! *2016-04-05, version 2.5* Please stop! I've paid for the game already!!! ### 5/5 — Fun 1-10 Math App *2016-03-23* This app is great for teaching and reinforcing 1-10 number skills. It uses several Montessori activities as its foundation for teaching and reinforcing 1-10 numerals and 1-10 quantities. It has 6 different choices of games. Some of the games have different levels of play to them. The voices are sweet and kind. The interface is child friendly. The app does not go off into all sorts of wild and crazy distracting noises and graphics, but is simple and to the point. It focuses on the objective of learning. The app does not make lots of distracting noises when the “wrong” answer is chosen, but merely asks again for the quantity. Yes, this app is $5 which seems high on the app store, but most people seem to want everything for free on the appstore. This app only works with 1-10. This app is designed for preschoolers just starting out with math. For these things it does a great job and is worth the price of a coffee or a movie to help your child learn ### 1/5 — One star *2016-03-03, version 2.5* One star for useless update summary. ## Frequently asked questions about Montessorium ### What does Montessorium: Intro to Math teach? This app teaches children the basic foundations of math, focusing on reading, writing, and understanding numbers from zero to nine. It covers number symbols, their units, sequencing, order, spatial relationships, and introduces the concepts of odd and even numbers. ### What are the key activities in the app? The app features several interactive activities, including Red Rods for understanding length, Number Rods for quantity correspondence, Sandpaper Numbers for tracing and writing, Number Rods & Cards for sequence, and Numbers & Counters for odd and even numbers. ### How much does Montessorium: Intro to Math cost? The application is a paid app, meaning there is an upfront cost to download and use it. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned. ### What devices is Montessorium: Intro to Math compatible with? This is a Universal app designed to work on iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch devices. It is available in multiple languages including US, UK, Spanish, German, Dutch, French, Arabic, Japanese, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese. ### Who is this app designed for? The app is designed for young children to learn fundamental math skills in an engaging and interactive way, utilizing the proven Montessori methodology. It is particularly beneficial for preschoolers and early elementary students. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.1.2 — 2018-04-12 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Updated for iPhone X. ### 3.1.1 — 2017-11-28 Fixed an issue some users were experiencing on the iPad 2. ### 3.1 — 2017-11-17 Updated for iOS 11. ### 3.0 — 2017-09-19 Intro to Math has been completely redesigned! ### 2.6.2 — 2017-02-26 Bug Fixes. ## Apps similar to Montessorium | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Play Puzzle for little kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-puzzle-for-little-kids/id905533895) | 4.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [Wheels on the Bus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheels-on-the-bus/id303076295) | 4.2 (36) | Free | Education | | [Montessori Classroom Ages 2-8](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/montessori-classroom-ages-2-8/id1523888532) | 4.3 (13) | Free | Education | | [Montessori Science](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/montessori-science/id1579353054) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [Word Wagon - Duck Duck Moose](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-wagon-duck-duck-moose/id436716368) | 4.3 (36) | Free | Education | | [Duck Duck Moose Reading HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-duck-moose-reading-hd/id573698255) | 4.1 (30) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Higher Ground Education Inc - [Montessorium: Intro to Letters](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/montessorium-intro-to-letters/id387232375) - [Montessorium: Intro to Words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/montessorium-intro-to-words/id394038232) - [Montessorium: Intro to Colors](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/montessorium-intro-to-colors/id630682398) - [Montessorium: Intro to Cursive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/montessorium-intro-to-cursive/id687552892) - [Montessorium: Intro to US](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/montessorium-intro-to-us/id999666267) All apps by Higher Ground Education Inc: https://appshunter.io/developer/1454529841 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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