Trace Numbers vs SkipCounting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Trace Numbers
This app helps children aged 2-8 learn to trace and write numbers 0-9 using a fun, interactive chalk interface. It's designed to build confidence in number recognition, writing, and fine motor skills, making it ideal for early learners.
- Interactive number tracing
- Colorful chalk writing
- Adorable graphics and sounds
- Kid-friendly interface
- Supports early math skills
- Developed by educators
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TRACE NUMBERS – Fun & Easy Number Writing for Kids! Help kids master number writing with a fun, interactive, and engaging learning experience! Trace Numbers is designed for kids ages 2-8 to trace and write numbers 0-9 using colorful chalk — perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and early learners. Why TRACE NUMBERS? ◉ Interactive Number Tracing – Kids learn by tracing numbers with colored chalk for a hands-on experience. ◉ Adorable Graphics & Fun Sounds – Keeps young learners excited and engaged. ◉ Super Easy & Kid-Friendly – Designed for all ages and abilities, with a simple, child-friendly interface. ◉ Supports Early Math Skills – Builds confidence in number recognition, writing, and fine motor skills. ◉ Perfect for Home & Classroom Use – Ideal for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers! ◉ Developed by Award-Winning Educators – A trusted, high-quality learning tool. The BEST way to prepare kids for success in preschool, kindergarten, and early primary education! Whether at home or in the classroom, this app makes learning numbers fun and effective. Download Now & Start Learning Today! MORE INFORMATION Ubiquitous Games is committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your children. We adhere to the strict guidelines set forth by COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule) & KidSAFE, which ensure the protection of your child’s information. Privacy Policy: https://www.ubiquitousgames.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.ubiquitousgames.com/terms Have feedback or need support? Give the Ubiquitous Games team a shout at contact@ubiquitousgames.com
SkipCounting
Practice counting by various increments with this educational tool. Select a number and tap to advance through the sequence. Easily reset to start a new counting exercise.
- Practice counting by twos, fours, sixes, and more
- Select any starting number
- Tap to advance through counting sequences
- Easily reset for new exercises
- Simple and intuitive interface
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Want to practice counting by twos, fours, or sixes? Skip Counting will help you with those and more! Simply choose a number and tap to count. You can start over with a new number any time you need!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SkipCounting at 5.0 against Trace Numbers's 4.4. SkipCounting also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). Trace Numbers's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Trace Numbers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SkipCounting asks for nothing beyond the download.
SkipCounting holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trace Numbers has 1.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Trace Numbers's written reviews are positive against 100% of SkipCounting's.
| Parameter | Trace Numbers | SkipCounting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.7K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vu Dang | Grand Prairie Independent School District |
Customer experience
Trace Numbers
SkipCounting
Bugs and requests
Trace Numbers
Reported bugs
2 issues- Restore purchase feature not working for some users
- Occasional app crashes or freezes
Requested features
3 requests- Expand to teach numbers beyond 10
- Add more advanced learning activities
- Improve continuous stroke recognition
SkipCounting
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Trace Numbers
- Number Tracing NoAds$1.99
SkipCounting
No in-app purchases
Questions
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