Comparison

Number Kids vs PatternSprouts

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

Head to head
About

Number Kids

This app offers a collection of fun math games and Montessori-style learning tools to help children develop essential number and math skills. It covers counting, number comparison, and basic operations through engaging activities designed for toddlers to early elementary grades.

Highlights
  • Montessori-style learning tools
  • Counting and number comparison games
  • Math with beads exercises
  • Learning place values
  • Simple addition and subtraction
  • Progress tracking with report cards
  • Unlockable stickers and certificates
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Help your kids learn math and numbers the right way with this collection of fun math games and Montessori style learning tools! Understanding counting, numbers, and mathematics are extremely important for children. From their toddler and preschool years until they’re in 1st and, 2nd grade. Kids need to pick up all sorts of math skills. It starts with learning numbers and understanding basic counting, then moves on to ascending and descending numbers, comparing numbers, and so on. There’s a lot to learn in these formative years, so anything parents can do to help supplement their child’s education is helpful! Kids love learning by doing, which can be difficult with numbers and mathematics. That’s where our fun Montessori and math learning games come into play. We’ve created a series of colorful counting and comparing games that are perfect for children of all ages. They’re designed to make learning easy, successful, and fun. But best of all, these games are FREE to enjoy! Our learn to count and montessori game includes the following modes: Math with Beads Kids can learn counting and math skills using the time-tested beads method. Choose between various math exercises for kids, then watch how quickly your child learns! Games in this mode include counting exercises, learning place values (ones, tens, hundreds), and simple math operations like adding and subtracting. Learning Numbers Help your child learn to count numbers through simple but fun matching and number-arranging exercises. Choose a number range to focus on to help facilitate learning for different ages -- smaller is best for younger kids! Learning math Montessori style has never been so easy and fun, especially not for toddlers, kids, preschoolers and grade school children. When it’s time to learn counting, number arranging, and comparing, this app will get your family started the right way. Kids love these fun and colorful games, and parents will love all of the extra features. • Clean and clear interface designed for children • Learn with colorful and friendly cartoon characters • Monitor your child’s progress with report cards • Unlock special stickers, certificates, and other bonuses • No third party ads, no in-app purchases Start your child’s education right with these fun, free, and effective Montessori math and counting games. It’s easy to get started, and the whole family will find something to enjoy! Download this educational game today and start learning right away.

About

PatternSprouts

Features
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PatternSprouts is a gentle train-pattern game for little learners aged 3–5. A colourful train arrives with one carriage missing. Your child looks at the repeating pattern, chooses the carriage that comes next, couples it into place, and watches the completed train chug away. Big carriages, spoken prompts, no reading required, and a cheerful celebration every time—no scores, timers, or pressure. EARLY LOGIC ON THE RAILS • Copy a simple red-blue pattern from a visible example. • Complete AB, AAB, ABB, and ABC repeating patterns. • Progress from a missing last carriage to a gap in the middle. • Hear each completed pattern spoken aloud. MADE FOR LITTLE HANDS • Big, colourful carriages with forgiving one-finger interactions. • A different choice simply rolls back for another try—never a fail screen. • Three pictorial levels grow gently with your child. SAFE BY DESIGN • No ads, in-app purchases, accounts, or internet connection. • No tracking, analytics, or data collection. • Parent-only settings are protected by a parental gate. • Works completely offline. PatternSprouts is part of the Sprouts family of gentle learning games, made by a parent for little learners.

Screenshots

Number Kids4 screens
PatternSprouts3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Number Kids at 4 against PatternSprouts's 2. Number Kids also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Number Kids versus PatternSprouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumber KidsPatternSprouts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (880 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings880 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRV AppStudios LLCDon Nguyen

Bugs and requests

Number Kids

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Hints setting ignored - answers shown despite user disabling hints
  • App behavior inconsistent with user preferences

Requested features

3 requests
  • Alphabet learning app (similar to numbers and balloon pop)
  • Content in Hindi and Urdu languages
  • More variety in games and activities

PatternSprouts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Number Kids

No in-app purchases

None

PatternSprouts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Number Kids free?
Number Kids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PatternSprouts free?
PatternSprouts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Number Kids or PatternSprouts have ads?
Neither Number Kids nor PatternSprouts shows ads.

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