Comparison

Tabletop First Words vs Number Sequences

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

Head to head
About

Tabletop First Words

Features
Read full description

Has your child mastered the alphabet? Is he or she ready to start reading words? Like a super fun interactive tabletop, with cards, buttons and letter tiles, Tabletop First Words transforms your iPad into an exciting learning tool. First Words presents collections of words and pictures of common objects that are familiar to children. A picture appears on the tabletop surface with a set of scrambled letter tiles. The child's task is to spell the word letter-by-letter by moving tiles into the correct position. The word is pronounced and each letter is pronounced as your child touches the letter tile. Play First Words together while you’re waiting in line at the grocery store, sitting in the waiting room at the dentist, or traveling by train or bus. It’s a fun and convenient way to entertain your preschooler while reinforcing reading readiness skills. Features: * Simulated wood playing surface and interactive letter tiles. * Sound effects and speech * A scoreboard indicates progress * On/Off options for select features Tabletop First Words presents words in five categories. Select a category by simply tapping the icon on the right side of the screen. The categories are: * Common 3-Letter Words * Numbers * Colors * Clothing * School Related Letter tiles appear in a scrambled order below a picture from the selected category. The word associated with the picture is pronounced and each letter is also pronounced as the child touches the letter tile. The child's task is to slide the letter tiles into the correct position to spell the word. Correct letters stick in position. Incorrect letters bounce back to their starting position. Photographic images are used to illustrate each word and enhance the excitement of the learning activites.

About

Number Sequences

This educational math game helps children aged 5-8 understand number sequences and patterns. It features friendly characters, multiple difficulty levels, and rewards for progress. The app offers a fun and engaging way to build foundational math skills.

Highlights
  • Number sequence puzzles
  • Multiple choice answers
  • 7 difficulty levels
  • Character companions
  • Reward system
  • Ad-free experience
Features
Read full description

Sequences with Ibbleobble is fun educational math game suitable for children aged 5 - 8, perfect for those studying in the 1st and 2nd Grade. It will help them understand math patterns that make the world more predictable and understandable. By joining their new friends in Ibbleobble, each child can choose a cute character companion who will guide them along their journey of learning. Each character represents a different level of difficulty: Mr. Mousey shows beginners the way, whilst Florence the Fox is there to guide more advanced learners. At Ibbleobble, we understand that everyone’s different, so our app allows young learners to progress at their own pace, or take a challenge against the clock! The friendly, easy-to-use interface presents a range of simplistic number sequences on-screen, allowing children to choose answers from a multiple-choice list. To recognise their hard work and achievement, children will collect their character’s favourite objects as a reward. Whether it’s stamps for Florence the Fox, or shells for Kelly the Rabbit, the more they achieve, the happier their companion will be! • Simple to understand gameplay • 100s of different puzzles • Multiple choice answers • Repetition used to aid learning • 7 levels of difficulty • Fantastic sounds and voice-over • Colourful, friendly characters • Outstanding, vibrant graphics • No third-party advertising • 100% ALWAYS ad-free • Universal purchase (Get 'Sequences with Ibbleobble' for your Apple TV and for ALL your iOS devices with one purchase!) www.ibbleobble.com www.facebook.com/iblobl www.instagram.com/iblobl www.twitter.com/_iblobl Are you enjoying Sequences with Ibbleobble? Help us make more fun games like this by rating and reviewing it! If you experience any problems with the application or would just like to get in touch we'd like to hear from you. Please email us with full details at: apps@kidd.co Remember to search Ibbleobble in the AppStore for more fun and games!

Screenshots

Number Sequences4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Number Sequences at every 4 months against Tabletop First Words's every 32 months. Number Sequences also leads on device support (5 vs 1). Tabletop First Words's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On 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

Tabletop First Words costs $0.99 and Number Sequences $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabletop First Words ships an update every 32 months, Number Sequences every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tabletop First Words versus Number Sequences: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabletop First WordsNumber Sequences
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating—4.7 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVentura Educational SystemsKidDotCo

In-app purchases

None

Tabletop First Words

No in-app purchases

None

Number Sequences

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabletop First Words free?
Tabletop First Words costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Number Sequences free?
Number Sequences costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tabletop First Words or Number Sequences have ads?
Neither Tabletop First Words nor Number Sequences shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabletop First Words or Number Sequences?
Tabletop First Words ships an update every 32 months, and Number Sequences every 4 months. Most recently, Tabletop First Words was updated on October 26, 2026 and Number Sequences on October 29, 2026.

Other comparisons