Five vs Osmo Math Wizard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Five
A numerical board game where players place number tiles to form sequences that add up to multiples of five. Compete against friends or AI in this strategic puzzle game with bonus squares for higher scores.
- Numerical tile placement
- Sequences sum to multiples of five
- Single player vs. AI
- Online multiplayer
- Touch and drag controls
- Hint system
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Five-O puts a numerical twist on the classic crossword board game! Instead of letters, you place number tiles, forming sequences that must add up to multiples of five, with no more than five tiles per sequence. Think strategically, maximize your bonuses, and outscore your opponent! Features: Easy to learn rules Single player mode with challenging computer opponents Online Multiplayer! Play with your friends or let Game Center find you a match Simple controls, just touch and drag the tiles to the board Hints for when you get stuck How to play: Players take turns placing intersecting sequences of numbers on the board which sum to multiples of five. For example, 7-3-8-7 would be a valid sequence because it adds up to 25. The sequence 3-9-5 is not valid because it adds up to 17 which is not a multiple of five. On each turn, players may play tiles in one straight line sequence, horizontally or vertically. The first sequence must be played on the center square, and all sequences after that must intersect with tiles already in play. The score for each play is the sum of all the number tiles in sequences completed on that turn. Colored bonus squares award extra points and multipliers. At the end of each turn, players draw new tiles to replace the ones played. The game ends when a player plays all of their remaining tiles and there are no more tiles left to draw.
Osmo Math Wizard
This app offers a curriculum-inspired math learning adventure for children aged 6-8. It uses interactive games to teach addition, subtraction, place value, measurement, and early algebraic concepts. The app aims to build math confidence through engaging challenges and rewards.
- Addition and subtraction practice
- Place value and counting
- Measurement skills
- Algebraic thinking introduction
- Repeated addition for multiplication
- Problem-solving challenges
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A self-paced and curriculum-inspired learning adventure for ages 6-8. Part of the Osmo Math Series for Grades 1-2, Math Wizard takes your child on an adventure that builds math confidence and rewards them along the way. Magical Workshop: An addition & subtraction adventure! In this collection of games, brew potions with dragon claws and sparkle dust to master place value. Continue your quest as you count balloons to help dragons fly! Part of the Osmo Math Series. What they’ll learn Addition and subtraction within 120 Counting and place value Comparing numbers Secrets of the Dragons: Master measurement with Math Wizard! Learn measurement at your own pace in a world filled with rare dragons. Explore the Dragon Reserve to complete your Dragon Guidebook. Measure and care for your dragons and watch them grow! What they’ll learn How to use non-standard units to measure How to use ruler to measure Estimating length Adding lengths Amazing Airships: Build your Math Wizard Skills! Join Rupert in building and designing airships for the many islands of Spellbarrow Port! Using mathematical thinking plus Rupert’s magical wrench, you’ll deliver packages and navigate through challenges. What they’ll learn Building and balancing equations Addition and subtraction practice Solving for an unknown value Introduction to algebraic thinking Enchanted World Games: A Multiplication Challenge! Race to create power smoothies! Boost your math skills while giving your team the magic fuel they need to take home the gold! What they’ll learn Repeated addition as a foundation of multiplication Advanced addition and subtraction Number decomposition Analytical skills … More games to come! ... 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Five at 85% against Osmo Math Wizard's 37%. Five also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Osmo Math Wizard's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Five holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 196 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Five's written reviews are positive against 37% of Osmo Math Wizard's.
Five ships an update every 4 months, Osmo Math Wizard every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Five | Osmo Math Wizard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (71 ratings) — better | 3.9 (196 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews — better | 37.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 71 | 196 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Curt Stein | Tangible Play |
Customer experience
Five
Osmo Math Wizard
User reviews
Five
From 71 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🧠 Great brain game
- 👍 Enjoyable and addictive
- 💡 Challenging and fun
- 🚀 Fast and easy to learn
- 😊 Relaxing gameplay
Room to improve
- 💸 Too many ads
- ❌ Game crashes
- 📉 Difficulty imbalance
- 🐌 Slow loading/connecting
- 🚫 No communication feature
Osmo Math Wizard
From 196 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helps with math skills
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Good for learning
- 👍 Highly recommended
- 👍 Motivates children
Room to improve
- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🐛 App freezes often
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Incorrect answers accepted
- 🐛 Progress lost
Bugs and requests
Five
Reported bugs
13 issues- Game no longer works
- App doesn't respond to touch
- Doesn't add or multiply correctly
- Ad crashes and app restarts
- Doesn't connect to games on multiple devices
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- Errors when finishing turns
- Slow to load and connect to Gamecenter
- Free and deluxe versions crash
- Unable to open started games
- Unable to create new matches
- Shows red alert dot when no games are in queue
- Game Centre not cooperating for invites
- Bug with notice on icon
Requested features
7 requests- Add messaging feature
- Improve difficulty balance
- Add forfeit rules for inactive players
- Allow communication with other players
- Option to turn off add/multiplier squares
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- Improve invite functionality
- Make a version divisible by tens
Osmo Math Wizard
Reported bugs
14 issues- Game crashes on tutorial/first dragon
- App freezes
- Cannot sign into account (invalid email)
- Emails for registration not received
- Game not scanning pieces (chips, food)
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- Incorrect answers not accepted
- Progress lost overnight
- Wyverdale express game broken after update
- Dragon lost its eyes after upgrade
- Cannot remove 'Joy' in Potions
- Game won't get past first animal in Potions
- App locks up after adding new games
- Cannot close activities or go back after mistakes
- Fruit Juice Team bugging out
Requested features
7 requests- Add more levels
- Add more stories/locations in Potions
- Ensure app supports newer iPads
- Add French language option
- Improve customer support responsiveness
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- Make guidebook pages reusable (dry erase)
- Add more Osmo games
In-app purchases
Five
No in-app purchases
Osmo Math Wizard
No in-app purchases
Questions
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