# Thinking of a Number

> Educational game for practicing number ordering and guessing skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Classroom Focused Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinking-of-a-number/id416457155 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Classroom Focused Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/406741679)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinking-of-a-number/id416457155/reviews.md

## What is Thinking of a Number?

Part of the Indoor Recess Games CFS Bundle

Hone your number ordering skills. Your job is to guess the secret number. Select numbers by pressing the number tile in the grid. Feedback about the the guess is provided and the number tiles that aren't needed can be set to disappear. Grid of 20 used in iPod version. Grids of 20, 50, or 100 available in iPad version. 

Used as part of the NumberSense program at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL.

## Key features

- Number ordering practice
- Secret number guessing
- Interactive number tiles
- Feedback on guesses
- Disappearing tile option
- Multiple grid sizes

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinking-of-a-number/id416457155/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crap

*2019-02-21, version 1.5.8*

Bad designed useless crap.

### 4/5 — I want To play with friends!!!!!!

*2015-06-29, version 1.5.0*

I think that you should bring back the "Play a friend" Option! I really like to play with my sister, but now we just have to play by ourselves😰! I hope you get an idea to bring back the option!

## Frequently asked questions about Thinking of a Number

### What is the main goal of Thinking of a Number?

The main goal of Thinking of a Number is to help users hone their number ordering and guessing skills by identifying a secret number within a grid.

### What learning methodology does Thinking of a Number use?

Thinking of a Number utilizes an interactive, game-based approach to learning number ordering and recognition. It provides immediate feedback on guesses to guide the learning process.

### How does Thinking of a Number track progress?

While the app description doesn't detail explicit progress tracking features, users can gauge their improvement by their success rate in guessing the secret number across different game sessions.

### Does Thinking of a Number offer certifications?

Thinking of a Number does not offer formal certifications. Its focus is on skill development through engaging gameplay rather than formal accreditation.

### What devices is Thinking of a Number compatible with?

Thinking of a Number is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering different grid sizes optimized for iPod and iPad versions.

### What is the age rating for Thinking of a Number?

Thinking of a Number has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children learning basic number concepts.

### How often is Thinking of a Number updated?

The latest version of Thinking of a Number was released on October 29, 2018. Updates are not frequent, with the last update being over five years ago.

### Does Thinking of a Number have ads?

No, Thinking of a Number does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.8 — 2018-10-29

• Updated to support iOS12 - thank you for your patience.
• A few other minor tweaks
• As time allows, I'd enjoy hearing how you're using this app in the classroom and at home.

### 1.5.7 — 2016-09-21

Fixed a screen display problem seen when using the app under iOS 10.

### 1.5.5 — 2015-08-07

Added the "Play a Friend" option back to the iPad version. No changes to the iPod version.

### 1.5.0 — 2015-06-25

• Added a “Shuffle Tiles” option to the iPod/iPhone and iPad versions. The number tiles are presented in random order in the grid when this option is selected... numeric order is still an option.
• Added option to keep tiles showing rather than discard those which are too low or high.
• Added an option on the iPad version to turn off the sound (sound never on iPod/iPhone).
• Minor game tweaks to the iPod/iPhone and iPad versions.
• UI tweaks to the iPod/iPhone and iPad versions.

• Removed the “Play a Friend” option from the iPod/iPhone and iPad versions. If that option was an important part of how you used the app, send me a note and I’ll look into a couple possible ways to include it again as an option.

### 1.3.4 — 2012-12-20

Thinking of a Number 1.3.4

• Now compatible with the newest, 4th Generation iPad. Works on all previous generations of the iPad and the new iPad mini.
• Should also now work on the iPhone 5... However, I don’t have one to test it on. It does work on the newest iPod.

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