Rocket 123s vs Sequence
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rocket 123s
This educational app helps children ages 3-7 develop foundational number recognition and mathematical reasoning skills. Designed by a neuroscientist, it uses a proven cognitive model to build genuine understanding through progressive exercises.
- Number recognition 1-10+
- Form constancy
- Number sorting and sequencing
- Foundations of mathematical reasoning
- Visual processing of numerical symbols
- Designed by neuroscientist
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A clinical-grade learning app that helps children ages 3–7 recognize, sort, and develop foundational understanding of numbers — designed by Dr. Donalee Markus, a Northwestern-trained neuroscientist with 40 years of practice working with children. WHAT IT TEACHES • Number recognition (1–10 and beyond) • Form constancy — recognizing the same number across fonts and styles • Number sorting and basic sequencing • Foundations of mathematical reasoning • Visual processing of numerical symbols WHO IT'S FOR • Children ages 3–7 • Pre-K and kindergarten learners • Children with learning differences who benefit from explicit practice • Children with delayed math readiness • Used by parents, teachers, and clinicians WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Rocket 123s is built on the same three-pillar neurocognitive model that Dr. Markus uses with adult patients — Attention, Intention, Rehearsal. The exercises are hierarchical and progressive, designed to build genuine skill rather than just keep a child engaged. ABOUT THE DEVELOPER Dr. Donalee Markus has practiced cognitive restructuring since 1983, including extensive work with children. She earned her Ph.D. at Northwestern University and completed post-doctoral training under Reuven Feuerstein.
Sequence
Test your memory by tapping numbered tiles in the correct order. Choose from various difficulty levels, grid sizes, and game modes to challenge yourself. See how long you can last in the infinite mode.
- Memorize numbered tile sequences
- Tap tiles in correct order
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Variable grid sizes
- Sequential number mode
- Non-sequential number mode
- Multiples of 2 mode
- Infinite mode
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Sequence is a memory game where you memorize a numbered sequence of tiles, and then tap the correct tiles in the correct order to complete the board. Multiple difficulty levels, grid sizes, and game modes give all players something to challenge them. Unlock infinite mode to see how long you can last! Game modes include: * Sequential numbers (ex: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) * Non-Sequential numbers (ex: 3, 7, 12, 13, 16) * Multiples of 2 (ex: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sequence at Free against Rocket 123s's $5.99. Sequence also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). Rocket 123s's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.6). On rating, 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
Sequence is free to download; Rocket 123s costs $5.99 up front. Sequence sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Rocket 123s asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Rocket 123s against 4.9 for Sequence. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequence has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Rocket 123s ships an update every 6 months, Sequence every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rocket 123s | Sequence |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.9 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Donalee Markus | Dustin Wiens |
Customer experience
Rocket 123s
Sequence
In-app purchases
Rocket 123s
No in-app purchases
Sequence
- Non-Consecutive Game$0.99
- Multiples of 2$0.99
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