Comparison

Abacus Lesson vs NPS SDNR Teacher

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

Head to head
About

Abacus Lesson

Learn multiplication using a virtual abacus. This app teaches a simple and fast method for calculating multiplication, emphasizing the mental calculation benefits of the abacus over digital calculators.

Highlights
  • Virtual abacus for multiplication
  • Simple and fast calculation methods
  • Focus on mental calculation skills
  • Step-by-step multiplication lessons
  • Suitable for beginners
Features
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An abacus is named "Soroban" in Japan. Do you know what an abacus is? The abacus is very simple calculator used in China, Japan, Korea and so on. Some people may say "Isn't it an unnecessary tool if you have a calculator such as a smartphone?". Answer would be "No". The biggest difference between electric calculators and the abacus is whether you need to hold it in your hand when calculating. Because of its simplicity, you will be able to easily use the abacus in your mind. In the app, we will explain simple and fast method of the multiplication using the abacus. To learn multiplication, it is essential to be able to add with an abacus. If you are new to addition and subtraction, we recommend that You first learn with the following app. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/abacus-lesson-add-sub/id1526785916 This app will give you the skill of calculation of multiplication.

About

NPS SDNR Teacher

Features
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Acadamis - An adaptive technical system packaged for educational institutions, which includes several modules that provide support to the teachers in enabling them to increase productivity by automation of several processes and procedures. It also enables and supports parents to get updated details about students and happenings at the educational institution.

Screenshots

Abacus Lesson3 screens
NPS SDNR Teacher2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NPS SDNR Teacher at none against Abacus Lesson's 3. NPS SDNR Teacher also leads on ads (none vs shown). Abacus Lesson's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 28 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Abacus Lesson sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. NPS SDNR Teacher asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Abacus Lesson ships an update every 2 weeks, NPS SDNR Teacher every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Abacus Lesson versus NPS SDNR Teacher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbacus LessonNPS SDNR Teacher
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 28 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHirokazu KomatsuChandra Sekhar Kalubandi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Abacus Lesson

One-time3
  • Donation Lv1 for hiding Ad$1.99
  • Donation Lv2 for hiding Ad$3.99
  • Donation Lv3 for hiding Ad$8.99
None

NPS SDNR Teacher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Abacus Lesson free?
Abacus Lesson is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NPS SDNR Teacher free?
NPS SDNR Teacher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Abacus Lesson or NPS SDNR Teacher have ads?
Abacus Lesson shows ads; NPS SDNR Teacher does not.
Which is updated more often, Abacus Lesson or NPS SDNR Teacher?
Abacus Lesson ships an update every 2 weeks, and NPS SDNR Teacher every 28 months. Most recently, Abacus Lesson was updated on November 7, 2026 and NPS SDNR Teacher on November 3, 2026.

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