# Numbuko

> Numbuko (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Manches.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbuko/id979679711 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrew Manches](https://appshunter.io/developer/461795581)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-05-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbuko/id979679711/reviews.md

## What is Numbuko?

Numbuko is a colourful and creative way for children to explore number patterns. Informed by research at the University of Edinburgh, UK, Numbuko squares are like many colour rods used in mathematics, but can magically change colour according to the number attached, giving children interactive feedback. Unlike ‘drill and practice’ apps, Numbuko lets children explore number relationships, such as addition, subtraction, fractions, odd and even, and tens and units.

Features
•	Explore fundamental maths concepts for numbers 1-99
•	Build and share creative patterns
•	Add/Remove colour - Encourage predictions
•	Add/Remove division lines between squares - Encourage/Discourage counting
•	Save configurations
•	Find out about the background research

Numbuko aims for children to freely explore independently and learn through talk with an adult


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2026-04-04

Minor bug fixes and revisions

### 1.0 — 2017-05-22

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

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