Comparison

Osmo Numbers Toybox vs Circuit Cubes

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 makes learning early math skills engaging for children aged 4-6 through interactive games. It uses physical Osmo tiles and a digital interface to teach counting, number recognition, addition, and problem-solving with fun, animated characters.

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

Circuit Cubes

Add power, motion, and light to toys with electronic building blocks. Control creations with various modes or basic programming. Compatible with major brick brands and includes kit instructions.

Highlights
  • Add power, motion, and light
  • Compatible with major brick brands
  • Control creations via app modes
  • Basic programming interface
  • Includes kit instructions
  • Save custom builds
Features
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Bring your toys to life with Circuit Cubes, the electronic building blocks that add power, motion, and light to your creations. Designed by STEM teachers, Circuit Cubes can turn on a light, power a motor, or make wheels spin — plus they are compatible with all major brand bricks. The Circuit Cubes app allows you to push the limits of what you can do with your builds. Control your creations by using Tank, Tinker, or Gamepad modes and even create basic programming in the Code interface. The app includes the instructions for all the Circuit Cubes kits. You can also save your own creations to My Builds.

Screenshots

Osmo Numbers Toybox4 screens
Circuit Cubes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Circuit Cubes at none against Osmo Numbers Toybox's 2. Circuit Cubes also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (42% vs 33%). Osmo Numbers Toybox's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Circuit Cubes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Osmo Numbers Toybox holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 58 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Osmo Numbers Toybox's written reviews are positive against 42% of Circuit Cubes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Osmo Numbers Toybox ships an update every 3 months, Circuit Cubes monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Osmo Numbers Toybox versus Circuit Cubes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOsmo Numbers ToyboxCircuit Cubes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (67 ratings) — better3.4 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews42.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67 — better58
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size272 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangible PlayTenka Inc

Customer experience

Osmo Numbers Toybox

All ratings67 ratings
Positive65.7%
Neutral7.5%
Negative26.9%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative53.3%

Circuit Cubes

All ratings57 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral15.8%
Negative42.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Osmo Numbers Toybox

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

Circuit Cubes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Osmo Numbers Toybox free?
Osmo Numbers Toybox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Circuit Cubes free?
Circuit Cubes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Osmo Numbers Toybox or Circuit Cubes?
Osmo Numbers Toybox is rated higher. Osmo Numbers Toybox averages 3.8 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Circuit Cubes averages 3.4 from 58 ratings.
Do Osmo Numbers Toybox or Circuit Cubes have ads?
Neither Osmo Numbers Toybox nor Circuit Cubes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Osmo Numbers Toybox or Circuit Cubes?
Osmo Numbers Toybox ships an update every 3 months, and Circuit Cubes monthly. Most recently, Osmo Numbers Toybox was updated on November 9, 2026 and Circuit Cubes on November 3, 2026.

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