Comparison

Osmo Numbers Toybox vs MWorks

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

Head to head
About

Osmo Numbers Toybox

This app uses physical tiles and an iPad base to teach early math skills through engaging games like baking, racing vegetables, and creating fireworks. It covers counting, number recognition, addition, and problem-solving for children aged 4-6.

Highlights
  • Counting and number recognition
  • Addition and word problems
  • Number patterns and ordering
  • Fine-motor skill development
  • Problem-solving activities
  • Interactive game-based learning
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Make early math a blast! Teach your kids number-skills in a whole new way—with fireworks, cracking eggs, and racing vegetables! The Osmo Numbers Toybox is a package of three different early math experiences designed especially for early learners! Using your existing Osmo iPad base, this digital-only extension is a great add-on to your Osmo system. Includes: - Counting - Number recognition - Addition - Word problems - Number patterns & ordering - Fine-motor skills - Listening - Problem solving For kids 4-6—skills grow with your child! *Play your favourite Osmo Numbers Toybox on both iPhone and iPad! Use your iPhone with the Osmo Base for iPad and Numbers tiles - each can be found at playosmo.com. * Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 * Compatible iPhones: iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max iPhone 14, 14 Plus * Not compatible: iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max iPhone 12 Mini,13 Mini iPhone SE (1-3) iPhone 11 Series and older **Requires use of Osmo iPad Base and Numbers Tiles. Visit www.playosmo.com to learn more.** Activities included: - Recipe Make cakes, cookies, and more for a bumbling Bear-chef—while learning counting and addition concepts with every cracked egg. Have fun discovering what your final creation looks like when you choose the right or wrong number of ingredients. - Veggie Run Save veggies from a hungry Tiger in this exciting, interactive numbers game. Kids learn quick number recognition and develop motor skills as they cover up tiles to help their veggies get to safety. - Fireworks Get clues to win stars and make fireworks light up the sky in this stellar addition to the Toybox trio. In this open-ended problem solving game, kids practice concepts such as integers, patterns, shapes, and word problems. Features: - Easy-to-use interface for young kids - Simple verbal instructions - Warm, colorful character animations Requires Osmo iPad Base and Osmo Numbers set

About

MWorks

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MWorks is a platform for designing and running realtime experiments, particularly in the domains of psychology and neurophysiology. MWorks' iPad app can load and run MWorks experiments stored locally or in the cloud, or you can connect to and control it from MWClient on a Mac. For more information, visit the MWorks Project website at mworks.github.io.

Screenshots

Osmo Numbers Toybox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MWorks at none against Osmo Numbers Toybox's 2. Osmo Numbers Toybox's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. Osmo Numbers Toybox sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MWorks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Osmo Numbers Toybox ships an update every 3 months, MWorks every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Osmo Numbers Toybox versus MWorks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOsmo Numbers ToyboxMWorks
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size270 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangible PlayChristopher Stawarz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Osmo Numbers Toybox

One-time2
  • 3-day trial of Numbers ToyboxFree
  • Unlock Numbers Toybox$9.99
None

MWorks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Osmo Numbers Toybox free?
Osmo Numbers Toybox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MWorks free?
MWorks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Osmo Numbers Toybox or MWorks have ads?
Neither Osmo Numbers Toybox nor MWorks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Osmo Numbers Toybox or MWorks?
Osmo Numbers Toybox ships an update every 3 months, and MWorks every 11 months. Most recently, Osmo Numbers Toybox was updated on October 24, 2026 and MWorks on October 10, 2026.

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