Comparison

Osmo Numbers vs Ball 2 Game Maker

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

Head to head
About

Osmo Numbers

Engage in hands-on math activities with physical tiles that interact with your device. Solve problems to collect virtual fish, learn geography, and explore marine biology in a fun, stress-free environment.

Highlights
  • Hands-on play with physical tiles
  • Counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication
  • Collect over 100 virtual fish
  • Learn geography and marine biology
  • Real-time feedback
  • Stress-free learning environment
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Dive into an ocean of hands-on math fun! In Osmo Genius Numbers, play with physical Osmo Numbers Tiles, including dots and digits. When your results match the numbers on the screen, cartoon bubbles burst with a satisfying pop! Count, add, subtract, or multiply to collect over 100 fish across the world to learn about geography and marine biology! Real-time feedback lets kids learn math through experimentation in a stress-free environment. When kids get the idea that there are multiple good ways to solve a problem, math becomes creative and fun. Play your favorite Osmo Genius Numbers on both iPhone and iPad! Use your iPhone with the Osmo Base for iPad and Genius game hardware - each can be found at playosmo.com. * Requires the Osmo Base and Osmo Numbers Tiles. Each sold separately or as part of Osmo Genius Starter Kit or Osmo Genius Numbers. * Other Osmo Genius Starter Kit games Masterpiece and Newton are not available on iPhone today, they will be released in the next month or two, so keep your eyes peeled! * 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 “One of 2016’s most intuitive product designs.” - Fast Company Award "...once again, Osmo has built something wonderfully creative and interactive." - Venture Beat "Osmo Numbers takes the fear out of figures." - Forbes "…revamp the unimaginative worksheets educators use to teach math" - TechCrunch Winner of the toy industry's top awards: **Best Design** - Good Design, 2016 **Best Product Designs** - Fast Company Finalist, 2016 **Innovative Toy of the Year** - TOTY Finalist, 2015 **Best Inventions** - TIME, 2014 About Osmo Osmo is using 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 intelligent technology.

About

Ball 2 Game Maker

This smart toy reinvents playtime by suggesting endless new games and challenges. It uses AI and sensors to track activity, encouraging active play and imagination for kids. Connect wirelessly to the app to talk to your intelligent playmate and unlock new modes.

Highlights
  • AI-powered game invention
  • Voice interaction
  • Smart activity tracking
  • Encourages active play
  • Wireless app connection
  • Token system for unlocking modes
Features
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Ball 2 – Designed to get everyone moving, creating, and playing together. Turn playtime into something magical. Ball 2 isn’t just a ball - it listens, and helps kids invent endless new games on the fly. Packed with sensors, AI, and a soft foam design, Ball 2 makes every throw, kick, or bounce part of the adventure. Why You’ll Love It: * Over 100 Community games available for everyone to play immediately. * Endless Games – Ball 2’s AI suggests new challenges and game ideas instantly, adapting to the number of players, age, and space available. (AI can also be disabled.) * No Charging! Over 500 hours of active play * Active & Engaging – Encourages kids to get outside, run, throw, and play together instead of sitting on screens. * Smart Tracking – Built-in sensors measure throws, catches, spins, and more—turning every move into feedback and fun stats. * Head to Head play with two Ball 2. Key Features: * Foam exterior for safe, worry-free play indoors or outdoors * Wireless connection to the Ball 2 app * AI that invents games for solo play, groups, or full teams * Future content drops to keep the fun fresh Download the Ball 2 app now and bring your ball to life. Terms of use & privacy policy: * https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * https://ball2.ai/privacy/

Screenshots

Osmo Numbers4 screens
Ball 2 Game Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ball 2 Game Maker at 100% against Osmo Numbers's 33%. Ball 2 Game Maker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Osmo Numbers's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (146 vs 11). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. Ball 2 Game Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Osmo Numbers asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ball 2 Game Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Osmo Numbers has 146 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Osmo Numbers's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ball 2 Game Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Osmo Numbers ships an update every 2 months, Ball 2 Game Maker every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Osmo Numbers versus Ball 2 Game Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOsmo NumbersBall 2 Game Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (146 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings146 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size358 MB128 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTangible PlaySperry Labs LLC

Customer experience

Osmo Numbers

All ratings145 ratings
Positive66.2%
Neutral9.0%
Negative24.8%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative56.7%

Ball 2 Game Maker

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Osmo Numbers

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App glitches
  • App crashes
  • Game will not register tiles
  • Reflector not sensing tiles
  • App won't open on old iPads
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  • Unable to login or create new account
  • Codes to create account not working
  • Not compatible with iPad Pro 4th generation
  • App crashes when trying to open
  • Black screen when starting app
  • Numbers go up to 35 then lay down for 14
  • Update caused son to stop playing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Increase timer duration
  • Add more drawing games
  • Add voice reading for math problems
  • Improve tile sensing accuracy
  • Make game go slower

Ball 2 Game Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Osmo Numbers

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ball 2 Game Maker

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Games$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • 10 Game Credits$4.99

Questions

Is Osmo Numbers free?
Osmo Numbers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ball 2 Game Maker free?
Ball 2 Game Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Osmo Numbers or Ball 2 Game Maker?
Ball 2 Game Maker is rated higher. Osmo Numbers averages 3.8 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Ball 2 Game Maker averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Osmo Numbers or Ball 2 Game Maker have ads?
Neither Osmo Numbers nor Ball 2 Game Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Osmo Numbers or Ball 2 Game Maker?
Osmo Numbers ships an update every 2 months, and Ball 2 Game Maker every 5 days. Most recently, Osmo Numbers was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ball 2 Game Maker on October 24, 2026.

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