NumBots vs 2212
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NumBots
This platform helps children master mental addition and subtraction, moving them from counting to calculating. It focuses on building understanding, recall, and fluency in these core math skills. Designed for early learners, it offers an engaging way to achieve mathematical proficiency.
- Master mental addition
- Master mental subtraction
- Build understanding
- Develop recall
- Achieve fluency
- Transition from counting to calculating
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Addition & Subtraction. Solved. From the innovators who bring you Times Tables Rock Stars, comes a highly engaging platform for learning to add and subtract… NumBots! NumBots is all about every child achieving the “triple win” of understanding, recall and fluency in mental addition and subtraction, so that they move from counting to calculating. Suitable from Year 1 (UK) or Kindergarten (US) upwards. Younger players will be able to access the early stages from a mathematical point of view but will find it increasingly harder to reach the level of fluency required to make continued progress.
2212
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2212-Mental Callisthenics Exercise is an easy-to-use and intriguing educational app that helps schoolchildren improve their mental agility, focus, and attention to detail. The app is perfect for daily practice because it offers brief, structured mental exercises that can be finished in 30 to 45 seconds. With regular use, kids become more adept at maintaining mental clarity, staying focused, and accurately solving problems. Recurring practice helps students approach tasks with more confidence, enhances sustained attention, and fortifies working memory. Learning is made engaging and efficient by the repetitionbased structure and unambiguous scoring system, which promote steady progress without stress. 2212 helps kids develop strong thinking habits that will grow with them. It is perfect for daily brain training, mental math practice, and focus development. Perfect for: ● Students who wanted to enjoy maths ● Daily mental practice ● Improve concentration and problem-solving skills ● Teachers and parents looking for structured mental training
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NumBots at 13.0 against 2212's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NumBots ships an update every 5 weeks, 2212 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NumBots | 2212 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (304 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 304 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maths Circle Ltd | Sana Tech |
Bugs and requests
NumBots
Reported bugs
5 issues- Coins and stars not tracking correctly
- Login issues across devices
- Keyboard not showing up on tablets
- Levels randomly locked or missing
- App crashing and freezing
Requested features
5 requests- More advanced levels and content
- Ability to skip to appropriate level
- Less emphasis on speed, more on accuracy
- Family account support
- Improved login and persistence
2212
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NumBots
No in-app purchases
2212
No in-app purchases









