Comparison

Osmo ABCs vs Math

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

Head to head
About

Osmo ABCs

Engage young learners in a hands-on adventure to build pre-reading skills. Through interactive play with a friendly monster, children develop confidence in letter recognition, phonics, and vocabulary. This app requires physical Osmo pieces and a compatible iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Letter recognition
  • Phonics learning
  • Vocabulary building
  • Over 300 words
  • Hands-on play
  • Interactive adventure
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More than 300 words! Through this playful hands-on adventure with Mo the Monster, kids become confident about letter recognition, phonics, and vocabulary. *Play your favourite Osmo ABCs on both iPhone and iPad! Use your iPhone with the Osmo Base for iPad and Silicone Sticks & Rings pieces - each can be found at playosmo.com. *Requires the Osmo Base for iPad and Silicone Sticks & Rings pieces. Learn more by visiting www.playosmo.com. *Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 ABOUT OSMO -- 21ST CENTURY PLAY AND LEARNING Osmo uses the screen to create a new healthy, hands-on learning experience that promotes creativity, problem-solving and social interaction. We do this with our reflective artificial intelligence technology.

About

Math

This app offers engaging math learning games for children, focusing on numbers up to 20. It features 15 mini-games with 150 levels designed for progressive learning, covering essential math skills from counting to basic arithmetic. The game adapts to each child's pace and aligns with common core standards.

Highlights
  • 15 captivating mini-games
  • 150 levels for progressive learning
  • Covers addition, subtraction, counting, and more
  • Adapts to child's learning pace
  • Aligned with common core standards
  • No ads
Features
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The fun game for kids learning math! Try Teach Your Monster: Number Skills free today and unlock the full adventure with a subscription. Subscriptions give you access to all the number games (plus every new update we add!), and can be easily managed or cancelled anytime in your App Store settings. No ads, just evidence-based, teacher-approved, fun monster learning! WHY CHOOSE TEACH YOUR MONSTER NUMBER SKILLS? • Developed by the Usborne Foundation, creators of the acclaimed game Teach Your Monster to Read • Collaboratively designed with early math specialists Bernie Westacott, Dr. Helen J. Williams, and Dr. Sue Gifford • Aligns with the USA's common core standards from Pre-K through to Kindergarten and beyond • Game supports math learning worldwide, emphasising numbers up to 20 • Featuring 15 captivating mini-games with 150 levels tailored for progressive learning • Join Queenie Bee and pals in Number Park: from dodgems to bouncy castles, learn math through play CORE BENEFITS • Tailored Pacing: The game adapts to each child’s progress, ensuring comprehensive understanding. • Curriculum Aligned: Seamlessly blend classroom teachings across the USA with at-home practice. • Engaging Play: Kids adore practicing numbers when every mini-game offers exhilarating math fun. SKILLS COVERED • Addition/Subtraction • The foundations of multiplication • Counting Mastery: Grasp stable order, 1-2-1 correspondence, and cardinality. • Subitizing: Instantly recognise number quantities. • Number Bonds: Understand numbers up to 10, their compositions, and versatile uses. • Arithmetic Basics: Gain proficiency in addition and subtraction. • Ordinality & Magnitude: Know the sequence and relational aspects of numbers. • Place Value: Learn how the order of numbers affects their value • Arrays: Develop the foundations of multiplication • Manipulatives: Use teaching aids familiar from the classroom like fingers, five frames, and number tracks SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS This app includes a free trial and a subscription that unlocks all the fun math games — plus every new update we add in the future! • Subscriptions are charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. • Your plan will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the current period ends. • You can manage your subscription or cancel anytime in your iTunes & App Store Account Settings. • Payment for renewal will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period, at the price of your chosen plan. • If you start a free trial and then subscribe, any unused trial time will be lost. • Your subscription works across any device signed in with the same Apple ID. Try Number Skills free today — help your monster learn numbers in a fun, friendly way, with no ads! Terms of use: https://teachyourmonster.org/legals Privacy Policy: https://www.teachyourmonster.org/privacy-policy Help and Support: https://help.teachyourmonster.org/ CONNECT WITH US Get updates, tips, and more: Facebook: @TeachYourMonster Instagram: @teachyourmonster YouTube: @teachyourmonster Twitter: @teachmonsters ABOUT TEACH YOUR MONSTER We’re more than just games! As a non-profit, we dream big: blending fun, magic, and expert insights to craft games children love. Collaborating with The Usborne Foundation, we're committed to fostering early years learning for every child. Dive into a world where learning meets play. Download Teach Your Monster Number Skills now!

Screenshots

Osmo ABCs4 screens
Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Math at 4.5 against Osmo ABCs's 3.7. Math also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 19%) and ratings volume (7.7K vs 260). Osmo ABCs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, 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. Math sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Osmo ABCs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math has 7.7K ratings behind it against 260, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Osmo ABCs's written reviews are positive against 48% of Math's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Osmo ABCs ships an update every 6 weeks, Math monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Osmo ABCs versus Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOsmo ABCsMath
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (260 ratings)4.5 (7.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews47.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2607.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size842 MB226 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangible PlayTeach Your Monster

Customer experience

Osmo ABCs

All ratings260 ratings
Positive63.1%
Neutral9.2%
Negative27.7%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative78.4%

Math

All ratings7,736 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral10.4%
Negative41.8%

User reviews

Osmo ABCs

From 260 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😃 Amazing game
  • 💖 Love it so much
  • ✨ So much fun
  • 👍 Great app for kids
  • 💯 Everything is spot on

Room to improve

  • ❌ Not compatible with iPad Pro
  • ❌ Not receiving verification code
  • ❌ Faulty readings
  • ❌ Unusable like this
  • ❌ Not playable

Math

From 7.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great learning game
  • 🎨 Awesome graphics and characters
  • 💡 Engaging and fun for kids

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Login and account issues
  • ⏱️ Slow and laggy performance
  • 💰 Transitioned from free to paid

Bugs and requests

Osmo ABCs

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Not compatible with iPad Pro
  • Not receiving verification code
  • Faulty readings (wrong tile detection)
  • Camera orientation issues on newer iPads
  • App won't open for some users
Show 6 more
  • Reflector not recognizing letters/pieces
  • No sound
  • Audio keeps dropping
  • App crashes on opening
  • ABC app not opening
  • Connectivity issues with ABC game redirection

Requested features

3 requests
  • Update app for newer iPads
  • Fix ABC game redirection to App Store
  • Fix audio issues

Math

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to progress past certain levels
  • Sound issues and complete loss of audio
  • Login and account problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more advanced math levels
  • Improve sound and stability
  • Allow parents to set starting levels

In-app purchases

None

Osmo ABCs

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Math

Subscriptions3
  • Number Skills: Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Number Skills: Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Number Skills: Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock lifetime access$9.99

Questions

Is Osmo ABCs free?
Osmo ABCs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math free?
Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Osmo ABCs or Math?
Math is rated higher. Osmo ABCs averages 3.7 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while Math averages 4.5 from 7.7K ratings.
Do Osmo ABCs or Math have ads?
Neither Osmo ABCs nor Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Osmo ABCs or Math?
Osmo ABCs ships an update every 6 weeks, and Math monthly. Most recently, Osmo ABCs was updated on September 19, 2026 and Math on September 24, 2026.

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