Best Soroban Drill alternatives: apps like Soroban Drill

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Updated November 2026

Soroban Drill is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Soroban Drill

4.7(182 ratings)
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Practice abacus calculations directly on your touchscreen device. Generate custom problems to hone your skills with both digital and physical abacuses. Ideal for learners of all levels to improve mental math abilities.

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Abacus Exercise by Hirokazu Komatsu

Let's practice Abacus!
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.4(62 ratings)
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Practice abacus calculations with a customizable digital tool. Adjust bead colors, sounds, and layout for a personalized learning experience. Challenge yourself with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division exercises.

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Abacus Lesson -ADD and SUB- by Hirokazu Komatsu

ADD and SUB using Abacus
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.9😊(839 ratings)
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Learn addition and subtraction using a virtual abacus, also known as a Soroban. This app helps you develop mental calculation skills, enabling you to perform calculations without physical tools.

What We Love

  • 👍 Beginner-friendly and easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick to learn basic concepts
  • 📚 Clear and simple explanations
  • 🎯 Effective teaching methodology
  • 💰 Free with no ads
  • 🎮 Fun and engaging learning experience
  • 🔊 Good audio/visual feedback
  • 📱 Works well on mobile devices
  • ✨ Helps with arithmetic skills

Room to Improve

  • 🌐 Poor English translation quality
  • 📖 Lessons sometimes hard to read
  • ❌ Cannot skip levels
  • ⚡ Difficulty progression too steep
  • 🐛 App closes accidentally on iPhone when swiping
  • 📝 Confusing problem presentation format
  • 🔤 Misspelled words in instructions
  • 🎓 Limited long-term learning value

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