Comparison

Osmo Squiggle Magic 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 Squiggle Magic

Bring your drawings to life with interactive game pieces. This app fosters creativity, cognitive skills, and pre-drawing abilities through hands-on play. Designed for young children, it offers a fun and engaging learning experience.

Highlights
  • Create with physical sticks and rings
  • Watch creations come alive on screen
  • Develop cognitive skills
  • Foster creativity and pre-drawing skills
  • Hands-on learning experience
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Create anything you want using sticks & rings and then watch them come alive! Develop cognitive, creative, social and emotional skills with our game pieces designed for little hands. Foster creativity and pre-drawing skills, through this fun-filled exploration. *Play your favourite Osmo Squiggle Magic on both iPhone and iPad! Use your iPhone with the Osmo Base for iPad and Squiggle Magic 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 Squiggle Magic4 screens
Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Math at 4.5 against Osmo Squiggle Magic's 4.0. Math also leads on ratings volume (7.7K vs 195). Osmo Squiggle Magic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Math sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Osmo Squiggle Magic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math has 7.7K ratings behind it against 195, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Osmo Squiggle Magic's written reviews are positive against 48% of Math's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Osmo Squiggle Magic ships an update every 6 weeks, Math monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Osmo Squiggle Magic versus Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOsmo Squiggle MagicMath
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (195 ratings)4.5 (7.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews47.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1957.7K — 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
Size578 MB226 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangible PlayTeach Your Monster

Customer experience

Osmo Squiggle Magic

All ratings195 ratings
Positive73.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative21.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative52.9%

Math

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

Bugs and requests

Osmo Squiggle Magic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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 Squiggle Magic

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 Squiggle Magic free?
Osmo Squiggle Magic 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 Squiggle Magic or Math?
Math is rated higher. Osmo Squiggle Magic averages 4.0 out of 5 from 195 ratings, while Math averages 4.5 from 7.7K ratings.
Do Osmo Squiggle Magic or Math have ads?
Neither Osmo Squiggle Magic nor Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Osmo Squiggle Magic or Math?
Osmo Squiggle Magic ships an update every 6 weeks, and Math monthly. Most recently, Osmo Squiggle Magic was updated on September 21, 2026 and Math on September 19, 2026.

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