Comparison

Pattern Sets vs 123 Numbers

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

Head to head
About

Pattern Sets

This app helps young learners develop number sense by practicing subitizing, the ability to quickly recognize quantities without counting. It features various dot patterns, dice patterns, and 10-frames for practice, with adjustable settings for exposure time and quantity range.

Highlights
  • Subitizing practice
  • Dot patterns
  • Dice patterns
  • 10-frames
  • Adjustable time and quantity
  • Two-color patterns
Features
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Subitizing, or quickly recognizing the quantity of objects in a group without having to count, is an important number sense skill. Practice recognizing the number of dots in a variety of pattern types including from 1 to 10 dots. Dice patterns and patterns based on 10-frames are included. Patterns are made with one or two colors. Set the length of time a pattern is shown and the range of dots displayed. The iPad version also incorporates up to 20 dots and two 10 Frames Pattern Sets is one app in the NumberSense series designed at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois for K-2 grade students. In addition to the support website, see www.augustana.edu/numbersense for information about the project. Pattern Sets is one app in the NumberSense series designed at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois for K-2 grade students. In addition to the support website, see www.augustana.edu/numbersense for information about the project.

About

123 Numbers

This app offers a fun and engaging way for toddlers and preschoolers to learn numbers, tracing, and counting. It features bright, colorful games with interactive elements and collectible stickers to motivate young learners. Parents can customize games to suit their child's needs in a safe, ad-free environment.

Highlights
  • Number tracing games
  • Counting exercises
  • Number matching activities
  • Fill in the blank number sequences
  • Collectible stickers
  • Customizable game options
Features
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Learning is fun again with 123 Numbers - Count & Tracing, the best numbers educational app for children! Help your toddler or preschool child learn the numbers, tracing, counting and more with this easy to use app designed for kids and parents to play together. 123 Numbers features bright, colorful games that teach while children play, making it easy to learn basic number and counting knowledge from a convenient all-in-one app. Each game in 123 Numbers features fun graphics and sounds as well as collectible stickers to encourage children to learn every single day. Parents can also customize each game to suit their child’s needs. But best of all, 123 Numbers is FREE to download and enjoy. There are no third party ads or in-app purchases, just a safe and fun environment for kids to learn in. 123 Numbers is packed with fun learning games for kids: Number Tracing – Learn the shapes of numbers with this colorful beginner’s mini-game. Kids follow the bright arrow guides to trace shapes on the screen. Easy! Learn to Count – Several types of objects will be displayed on the screen. Children count the objects and tap on each one to learn numbers individually. Number Matching – A number is displayed in a balloon at the top of the screen. Kids will recognize the number and drag the correct solution from the bottom of the screen. Fill in the Blank - An advanced game that shows numbers in a sequence with a blank spot at the end. Kids fill in the blank to complete the sequence. 123 Numbers is a fun-filled app that’s perfect for preschool, toddler and kindergarten kids. Parents will love the customizable game options and focus on learning, but children will be captivated by the bright graphics, fun sound effects, collectible stickers and entertaining games. Note to Parents: When working on 123 Numbers, we wanted to create the best and most entertaining educational experience possible. We’re parents ourselves and know how paywalls, third party advertisements, and in-app purchases can be frustrating obstacles to the learning process. To combat this, we included all the features of a paid app into a single preschool friendly package, making it easy for parents and kids to sit down and enjoy. It’s exactly the kind of educational app we wanted for our own children, and we think your family will like it, too! Thanks, and happy learning! - The parents at RV AppStudios

Screenshots

Pattern Sets4 screens
123 Numbers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pattern Sets at 5.0 against 123 Numbers's 4.5. Pattern Sets also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 123 Numbers's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pattern Sets holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 123 Numbers has 2.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pattern Sets ships an update every 7 months, 123 Numbers fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pattern Sets versus 123 Numbers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPattern Sets123 Numbers
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (2.6K ratings)
Positive reviews—84.2% of reviews
Number of ratings12.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB402 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClassroom Focused SoftwareRV AppStudios LLC

Customer experience

Pattern Sets

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

123 Numbers

All ratings2,648 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative11.9%

In-app purchases

None

Pattern Sets

No in-app purchases

None

123 Numbers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pattern Sets free?
Pattern Sets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 123 Numbers free?
123 Numbers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pattern Sets or 123 Numbers?
Pattern Sets is rated higher. Pattern Sets averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 123 Numbers averages 4.5 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Pattern Sets or 123 Numbers have ads?
Neither Pattern Sets nor 123 Numbers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pattern Sets or 123 Numbers?
Pattern Sets ships an update every 7 months, and 123 Numbers fortnightly. Most recently, Pattern Sets was updated on October 11, 2026 and 123 Numbers on October 23, 2026.

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