Comparison

Rocket 123s vs Sequence

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Number recognition 1-10+
  • Form constancy
  • Number sorting and sequencing
  • Foundations of mathematical reasoning
  • Visual processing of numerical symbols
  • Designed by neuroscientist
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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)

Screenshots

Rocket 123s4 screens
Sequence4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rocket 123s versus Sequence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRocket 123sSequence
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.9 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings214 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDonalee MarkusDustin Wiens

Customer experience

Rocket 123s

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sequence

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rocket 123s

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sequence

One-time2
  • Non-Consecutive Game$0.99
  • Multiples of 2$0.99

Questions

Is Rocket 123s free?
Rocket 123s costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sequence free?
Sequence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rocket 123s or Sequence?
Rocket 123s is rated higher. Rocket 123s averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sequence averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.
Do Rocket 123s or Sequence have ads?
Neither Rocket 123s nor Sequence shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rocket 123s or Sequence?
Rocket 123s ships an update every 6 months, and Sequence every 3 months. Most recently, Rocket 123s was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sequence on October 30, 2026.

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