# NumberShire 1: Home

> Interactive math learning game for kindergarten to second grade students. (iPhone/iPad app by University of Oregon Digital Press.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbershire-1-home/id952492006 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [University of Oregon Digital Press](https://appshunter.io/developer/585745305)
- Category: Education, Games, Adventure
- Price: Free (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 417 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-01-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbershire-1-home/id952492006/reviews.md

## What is NumberShire 1?

The residents of NumberShire are up to their ears in problems…math problems, that is! To solve them, they need a new apprentice to come to town and master math skills aligned to state and national standards. Designed for kindergarten through second grade students, NumberShire is an enchanted land filled with lovable characters, hilarious adventures, fun mini-games and cool rewards.

With a curriculum designed by educational experts from the University of Oregon, NumberShire is supported by rigorous research that has shown it can significantly improve children’s mathematics learning. Built using academic best practices and a unique story-driven approach, NumberShire emphasizes deep learning with over 12 hours of carefully designed educational content.

This version is designed for play at home or on-the-go. A separate class edition is also available with a teacher dashboard feature.

## Key features

- Math skill mastery
- Story-driven learning
- Lovable characters
- Fun mini-games
- Educational expert curriculum
- Progress tracking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbershire-1-home/id952492006/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Excellent... but it is stuck on the tutorial

*2022-01-09, version 1.2.2*

Looks excellent... can’t seem to get past the tutorial, however. We now know how to move the blocks, minus the blocks, add the blocks ad nauseum. 🤷🏻‍♀️

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2020-06-23*

My first grader loves this and has learnt so much already!

### 1/5 — Sound

*2020-05-06, version 1.1.0*

Can’t get the sound to work.

### 5/5 — My kids LOVE Numbershire!

*2015-06-07, version 1.0.3*

I am a homeschooling mom and we've used a large range of curriculum and online learning tools. Numbershire is a big hit! An excellent balance of fun and learning, math skills are introduced incrementally, and the adventure continues each time they play. Each of my 3 youngest, aged 4-8 has an account and they all love it. The reward-based learning really works for them, and I like that it keeps track of each of their progress independently. I also like that it has a clear ending to each lesson, when the student is led back to their "house" to go to bed until the next day's lesson.

### 2/5 — Good first attempt….Narrative overpowering

*2015-05-05, version 1.0.3*

With all the fanfare about the developers working with the University of Oregon and the published results of the Numbershire pilot study I was hoping for a fantastic gaming and educational experience. There are a few fundamental issues that impede engagement with the learning material. The narrative of the game is so extensive that it gets in the way of children having fun with math. The story telling is so extensive that it becomes an obstacle for ELL and children with speech and language delays. My children attempted to answer the questions correctly but because of the design, they had to wait for their answers to be recognized until the long droning narrator finished his monologue. It was so frustrating that both my children closed the app. There is no option to skip levels should the child want to find more challenging problems to solve. The game is marketed as adaptive but when the child is forced to conform to the game play instead of the other way around, I’m not sure the investment in the adaptive technology is worth the effort. Did the researchers forget that children are intuitive explorers and that math is about constructing meaning of their world? Why impose such rigid rules onto small children? Data-collection is required to drive the adaptive engine which becomes more important than imparting joy in learning math. This is what I hate about data-driven learning applications. I downloaded the app in hopes to find supplemental math curriculum to support struggling students. I was totally hooked with the marketing messages being research-based. But in the end, the individual who should have the last say as to whether or not this app is “effective” should be the child. If the child can’t engage, then the designer needs to take that feedback and reiterate the design.

### 5/5 — Hilarious and educational

*2015-04-24, version 1.0.3*

My daughter loves this game. I played some of it with her and found the stories are pretty entertaining. The math lessons are comprehensive and well done. There are even cool minigames like a music box tone maker and marbles. They put a lot into this game. Definitely worth checking out.

### 4/5 — Great balance between education/fun

*2015-04-20, version 1.0.3*

You can sense right away that the developers were working with professional educators to create this math learning tool.  I bought this app for my daughter as I am a huge believer in game-based learning.  You can tell she is being challenged when she plays, which is a good thing, but what I love to see is that the developers were very purposeful in creating a thoughtful story arch with fun incentives (winning pets and other prizes) that really help motivate and drive her interest.

My main critique would be that it has a little bit of an overall linear and drawn out feel.  If the child wants to "re-do" a level for example she has to re-sit through story lines that can be a little long in my opinion without the option of skipping ahead.

Overall though, a very skillfully executed leaning tool.  Engaging and educational. A lot of purposeful touches.  Quite impressive.

### 5/5 — My son loves this game

*2015-04-08, version 1.0.3*

My son always wants to play this game.  It it challenging for him and he likes the characters.  He especially enjoys the "prizes".  I like that the background music is mellow and I know he is playing a game that is helping him to learn math.  I can tell a lot of thought went into creating the characters and the concept.

### 5/5 — Great lessons, appealing to kids

*2015-04-08, version 1.0.3*

Great program! My daughter loves the characters, adventures and 'pets.' I like the progressive lessons and practice, as well as the focus on community and helpfulness.

### 5/5 — A Really Great Math Game!

*2015-04-05, version 1.0.3*

This game is really impressive. Lots of characters, stories and adventures mixed in with instructional math content. It actually teaches math with a tutoring system. All the lessons work towards objectives in the village, so kids stay motivated to learn. We homeschool and this is perfect for our needs. Our sons have improved their math skills and are always asking to play Numbershire.

## Frequently asked questions about NumberShire 1

### What age group is NumberShire 1: Home designed for?

NumberShire 1: Home is designed for students in kindergarten through second grade, typically ages 4 and up.

### What is the learning methodology used in NumberShire 1: Home?

The app uses a unique story-driven approach with a curriculum designed by educational experts from the University of Oregon, emphasizing deep learning and academic best practices.

### How much educational content does NumberShire 1: Home offer?

NumberShire 1: Home provides over 12 hours of carefully designed educational content, focusing on improving children's mathematics learning.

### Is NumberShire 1: Home available on multiple devices?

Yes, NumberShire 1: Home is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible for play at home or on the go.

### How often is NumberShire 1: Home updated?

The app was last updated on October 12, 2021, with version 1.2.2. Further updates will depend on the developer's release schedule.

### Does NumberShire 1: Home have ads?

No, NumberShire 1: Home does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted learning experience for children.

### What is the user rating for NumberShire 1: Home?

NumberShire 1: Home has a rating of 4.2 stars based on 12 user ratings, indicating generally positive user sentiment.

### Can NumberShire 1: Home be used in a classroom setting?

While this version is designed for home use, a separate class edition of NumberShire is available that includes a teacher dashboard feature for classroom management.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2021-10-12

This update contains a playthrough stopper bug fix within the Chapter 7 Part 3 Word Problem activity.

### 1.2.1 — 2021-05-24

This update contains built-in motivational supports to engage players in math learning. These include a progress bar and character glow that changes based on response accuracy. This update also allows players to replay previously encountered sessions, gives players increased access to their house, and players have the ability to skip and replay activities, when activated.

### 1.1.0 — 2018-02-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated the game engine and squashed some bugs.
Now compatible with iOS11.

### 1.0.3 — 2015-04-01

Menu enhancements

### 1.0 — 2015-01-26

No release notes.

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