# Number Munchers

> Educational math game where players eat correct numbers and equations, avoiding enemies. (iPhone/iPad app by MotivCode.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-munchers/id341982973 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MotivCode](https://appshunter.io/developer/341982976)
- Category: Games, Education, Family
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 190 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-12-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-munchers/id341982973/reviews.md

## What is Number Munchers?

Welcome to the game of eating numbers and equations while avoiding being eaten yourself! This classic game is now available for your enjoyment on the iPhone and iPod Touch. Just like the old-school game you used to play but now blended with some new twists! You'll enjoy it as much as you did back in the day and now you can pass along the fun you used to have to your kids. They probably wouldn't be caught dead using the original hardware this ran on!

Your hero is Muncher. You'll be directing his movements and eating habits while on your quest. Your objective is to eat the correct numbers or equations based on the heading of the level you are on. But be warned: there are creatures out there called Troggles that will get in your way! You may remember some of those shady characters: Reggies, Helpers, Bashfuls, Workers, and Smarties.

Without the hardware of your Apple ][ handy, you now move around the grid by touching a box. To eat the contents of a box, double touch it. Since you are no longer restricted to moving one box at a time, you must learn how Muncher moves to be successful at avoiding Troggles!

For every correct answer you eat, you receive points. Once you have eaten all of the correct answers you will move onto the next level. You will lose one of your Munchers if an incorrect answer is eaten or you cross paths with a Troggle. The game is over when you are out of lives. You can briefly keep yourself safe from Troggles while inside of the roaming 'safe box'. After every three levels you can sit back and watch a short, classic movie of Muncher taking care of business. When your game is over, you may be fortunate enough to have made it into the world-wide hall of fame!

There are five basic types of levels for you to play:

- Multiples: only eat multiples of the given number.
- Factors: only eat factors of the given number.
- Primes: only eat prime numbers.
- Equality: only eat equations that are equal to the given number.
- Inequality: only eat equations that are NOT equal to the given number.

You may also play all types together in series or in random order. As you progress in each type the difficulty increases. There are 250 distinct levels awaiting you!

Varying levels of difficulty are available to challenge your math skills.  Also, as the difficulty goes up, more troggles will come after you and you will have fewer spare Munchers on hand.  The harder you make it the more points you will receive per eaten correct answer.

Have fun!

## Key features

- Eat correct numbers and equations
- Avoid Troggles and other enemies
- Multiple level types (Multiples, Factors, Primes, Equality, Inequality)
- Increasing difficulty levels
- Interactive grid movement
- Score points and aim for the Hall of Fame

## Chart rankings

- #39 in Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

## What do users think of Number Munchers?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🤩 Nostalgic game experience
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids
- 🧠 Educational value
- ✨ Fun and engaging gameplay

**Cons**

- 💥 Frequent crashes
- 🚫 Game does not work
- 💸 Not worth the money
- ⏳ Outdated and unplayable
- 🐌 Slow or unresponsive controls
- 📉 Repetitive levels

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes after a few levels (often 3 or 4)
- Game shuts down after videos/cutscenes
- Cannot select numbers
- Double-tap control is too fast/unresponsive
- App closes after level clear
- Game doesn't work past a certain level
- Trackpad/mouse not working
- Game closes after specific level milestones (e.g., multiples of 3 or 4)
- Auto-progression glitching
- Level won't clear even after munching correct numbers
- Muncher stops working after walking into a troggle
- Cannot move to next level automatically
- Game doesn't download correctly

**Most requested features**

- Add addition and subtraction modes
- Make a Word Muncher game
- Add more levels
- Fix cutscene glitches
- Add cutscenes back

## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-munchers/id341982973/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Crashes after multiples of 4

*2026-08-01, version 3.0*

I loved this game as a child and I was so excited for my number loving son to experience it. Unfortunately, it crashes after the “multiples of 4” every single time.

### 2/5 — Love the Game / Hate the Crash

*2026-05-15*

It’s exactly as I said in the title. This game holds a special place in my core memories as a game that taught me my facts. Unfortunately now the game has been abandoned and it crashes after just a few levels.  Making the experience very frustrating for those who are new like my Littles, who are learning their facts for the first time.

### 1/5 — Does Not Work

*2025-03-25, version 3.0*

This game only worked the first time I played it. When I went back to play it, I can move him around the board but cannot select the numbers. Super bummed because I love this game.

### 4/5 — Game Crashed!

*2025-03-22*

I was playing the game for 3 rounds and after the 1st cut scene, it went out of the app.

### 2/5 — crashes after first video

*2024-11-20, version 3.0*

crashes after first video

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-09-28*

I normally wouldn’t write a review for an app, good or bad. But this game doesn’t work past a certain level. It just shuts down and you have to start back at the beginning if you want to keep playing, and then it will shut down again when you get to the same spot.

### 4/5 — Great game. But cutscene glitch.

*2024-04-26, version 3.0*

Great game, indeed, but when I don’t skip a cutscene, the game crashes after it ends. Please fix this. Then it would be 5 stars.

### 1/5 — Crash after 3

*2024-03-01, version 3.0*

The game crashes after three levels and the cartoon there after.

### 4/5 — Bring back word munchers

*2023-12-05*

I saw super challenges word munchers, but I clicked on it, and it didn't work. So, I wanted to know if the word muncher can be added to the Apple app store. Thank you so much.

### 1/5 — Crash

*2023-08-04, version 3.0*

It be great if it didn’t crash after the first level clear.

## Frequently asked questions about Number Munchers

### What is Number Munchers?

Number Munchers is an educational game where players control a character called Muncher to eat correct numbers or equations on a grid. The objective is to score points by eating the right answers while avoiding enemies called Troggles.

### What kind of math challenges does the app offer?

The app features five basic level types: Multiples, Factors, Primes, Equality, and Inequality. Players can also play these types together in series or random order, with difficulty increasing as they progress.

### How do you play Number Munchers?

Players move Muncher around the grid by touching a box. To eat the contents of a box, double-touch it. Points are awarded for correct answers eaten, and lives are lost for incorrect answers or encountering Troggles.

### Is Number Munchers free to play?

Yes, based on the provided information, Number Munchers is a free game. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What are the different enemy types in the game?

Players must avoid various creatures called Troggles, which include characters like Reggies, Helpers, Bashfuls, Workers, and Smarties. Encountering them results in losing a life.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.0 — 2014-10-09

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

- Number Munchers is now iPad native!
- Updates for iOS8
- Minor Gameplay Updates
- Minor Visual Updates
- Bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2011-12-09

- New graphics (retina display) and interface.
- New bells and whistles!
- Switched to GameCenter for leaderboards and achievements.
- Difficulty levels start at incrementally more challenging problems.
- New 'extreme' difficulty level.
- There are now 250 distinct levels.
- Supports multi-tasking.
- iOS 4/5 Updated

We appreciate all of the feedback!  Please take a moment to re-rate this version.

### 1.1 — 2010-02-01

* Number Munchers is now integrated with OpenFeint in addition to CocosLive.  There are new leaderboards for OpenFeint users as well as 25 achievements.

* Some audio volume and quality issues have been addressed.

* Added a short delay after eating the wrong number or being eaten before the dialog can be dismissed.

* Added a pause button.

* Other minor improvements and fixes.

### 1.0 — 2009-12-09

No release notes.

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