Comparison

Monkey Math School Sunshine vs Toddler Counting 123

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

Head to head
About

Monkey Math School Sunshine

This app offers a playful beach-themed world for children aged 3-6 to build fundamental math skills through interactive games. It features 9 engaging activities that teach counting, addition, subtraction, patterns, and more, with adaptive difficulty and a rewarding aquarium collection system.

Highlights
  • 9 interactive math games
  • Teaches sequencing, patterning, counting, adding, subtracting
  • Adaptive difficulty levels
  • Uninterrupted and unlimited play
  • Interactive aquarium rewards
  • Number tracing and shape identification
Features
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From the creators of the top selling Preschool App “Monkey Preschool Lunchbox”! Join your child’s favorite monkey in math games and activities in a playfully designed beach-themed world. Monkey Math School Sunshine allows your child to build fundamental math skills while they are endlessly entertained. Your child will count, add and sort their way through engaging games with uninterrupted play. For ages 3 to 6. Praise for Monkey Preschool Games: "5/5 Stars" SmartAppsForKids.com "5/5 Stars" KidsEducationalApps.com “One of the first apps I’d get for a toddler.” BestKidsApps.com MONKEY MATH SCHOOL SUNSHINE FEATURES *9 interactive games that teach kids about sequencing, patterning, counting, adding and subtracting. *With very little interface, your child presses one button to immediately launch into uninterrupted play. *Uses Knack Technology to instinctively adjust the challenge levels to each individual player. *Irresistibly cute monkey guides the child through game play with animated celebrations for correct answers and gentle redirection for incorrect ones. *Kids collect prizes to fill their very own INTERACTIVE AQUARIUM. *Uninterrupted and unlimited play: game continues as long as the player desires. KIDS LEARN WHILE THEY PLAY: *ADD IT UP and TAKE IT AWAY Use your addition and subtraction skills to solve math problems. Trusty crab assistants supply multiple-choice options. *PATTERNS Monkey has a problem: Objects keep popping out of his bucket, creating a pattern - but one piece is missing! Help Monkey by completing the pattern with the choices provided. *SHAPES Is it an octagon? Or maybe a hexagon? Count each side of these shapes and help Monkey figure it out. *SEQUENCES Monkey has a group of numbers in the right order, but some are missing. Help him complete the sequence with the correct numbers. *LESS/MORE Monkey loves to blow bubbles, when he does, groups of shells, fish or turtles are inside each bubble! Use your expertise to figure out which bubble has either the most or least objects inside. *BIGGER/SMALLER Which bubble has the bigger number? Which bubble has the smaller one? Help Monkey figure it out by popping the correct bubble. *CONNECT THE DOTS Baby Turtle is stuck on the beach and she needs your help to get to the sea! Connect the dots to show her the way. *WRITE IT UP! Help Monkey learn his numbers by tracing them in the sand. *BUBBLE POP Monkey is running out of time! Pop all the bubbles that have either the right number or the right amount of objects inside before the time runs out! * Contact THUP! * Have some comments on our apps? We'd love to hear it! Want to find out what we're doing next? Come visit us: Email us: support@thup.com Like us: http://www.facebook.com/THUPgames Follow us: http://twitter.com/THUPGames

About

Toddler Counting 123

This app makes learning to count enjoyable for toddlers with interactive gameplay and real-life objects. Parents can customize the learning experience, and the app supports counting in 14 different languages.

Highlights
  • Child-friendly interface
  • 130+ real-life objects to count
  • 10 object categories
  • Voice guide by native speakers
  • 14 languages supported
  • Adjustable game settings
Features
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"simple and well executed with straightforward menus and good graphics." -- The New York Times Learning to count is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Watch your toddler discover the simple joy of learning as they tap and count along. Designed for young minds and tiny fingers, the gameplay is simple and without fuss - filled with heaps of lighthearted fun and even more room to grow! NO FUSS Children don’t need to sort through complicated menus. Jumps straight into the fun with just one tap! Parents can determine the pace of learning with the customizable options available via settings, including: + The smallest and largest number to play (1 to 20) + Count in order of smallest to largest, or by random + Choose from 10 categories of real life objects A FUN EXPERIENCE Count along and learn the names of all your favourite animals, toys, household objects and more! Learn in a fun environment complete with cool sound effects, clear and pleasant voice narration, as well as positive feedback to encourage and to help young players stay motivated. COUNT AROUND THE WORLD All recorded by native speakers, you can now learn to count in 14 exciting languages. So count away! Includes: English, French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Swedish, Danish, Russian, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese, Norwegian, Chinese Mandarin and Italian. Features: - Child-friendly interface with no complicated menus - More than 130 objects to count along to - 10 categories: animals, transport, shapes, household objects, musical instruments, toys, insects, food, ocean creatures and outdoor objects - Clear and pleasant voice guide spoken by native speakers - Available in 14 languages: English, French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Swedish, Danish, Russian, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese, Norwegian, Chinese Mandarin and Italian. - Fully adjustable game settings - Beautiful real life photographs of objects - Cheery background music track that can be easily switched on or off - For iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad -------------- Connect with us! Visit us: http://www.GiggleUp.com Like us: facebook.com/GiggleUpApps Follow us: twitter.com/GiggleUpApps Email us: Support@GiggleUp.com Brought to you by GiggleUp, creators of the award-winning Interactive Telling Time and other educational apps for kids. Our goal is to promote learning through play with the purpose of helping children develop useful learning skills. Our apps have been enjoyed by children and used in classrooms all around the world!

Screenshots

Monkey Math School Sunshine4 screens
Toddler Counting 1234 screens

Verdict

The call

Monkey Math School Sunshine and Toddler Counting 123 both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Monkey Math School Sunshine's written reviews are positive against 72% of Toddler Counting 123's. Monkey Math School Sunshine also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). Toddler Counting 123's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Monkey Math School Sunshine costs $1.99 and Toddler Counting 123 $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Monkey Math School Sunshine against 4.2 for Toddler Counting 123. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 81 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Monkey Math School Sunshine's written reviews are positive against 72% of Toddler Counting 123's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monkey Math School Sunshine ships an update every 4 months, Toddler Counting 123 every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Monkey Math School Sunshine versus Toddler Counting 123: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkey Math School SunshineToddler Counting 123
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.3 (58 ratings) — better4.2 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews — better71.5% of reviews
Number of ratings5881 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHUP GamesGiggleUp Kids Apps And Educational Games Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Monkey Math School Sunshine

All ratings57 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.6%

Toddler Counting 123

All ratings80 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative21.5%

User reviews

Monkey Math School Sunshine

From 58 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and educational
  • 🚀 Keeps kids engaged
  • 💡 Customizable difficulty levels
  • 👍 Rewards system motivates learning
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sound issues after updates
  • 🔋 Aquarium fills up too quickly
  • 🔍 Limited game modes and progression
  • 🔍 Repetitive gameplay

Toddler Counting 123

From 81 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👶 Excellent for toddlers aged 1-3 years
  • 📚 Effective counting and number learning tool
  • 🎨 High-quality, clear images of real objects
  • 🎵 Soothing, calming music and voice narration
  • 🌍 Multiple language support for counting

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 🔇 Sound not working on some devices
  • 📱 iOS only - no Android compatibility
  • 🎮 Limited content depth for older toddlers
  • ⏱️ Children outgrow app quickly

Bugs and requests

Monkey Math School Sunshine

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Voice directions cutting out
  • Number bubble counting issues
  • Inconsistent touch responsiveness

Requested features

4 requests
  • More advanced math concepts
  • Ability to disable certain game modes
  • Option to save progress across multiple users
  • Expanded aquarium or multiple aquariums

Toddler Counting 123

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App freezes when switching between apps
  • Crashes on iPhone 6 and iPad 3
  • Sound not working despite settings being correct
  • White blank screen on launch
  • App becomes unresponsive after extended use
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  • Incompatibility with iOS 11 and newer versions
  • App stuck on single page requiring restart
  • Background music plays but no counting audio
  • Crashes after 2 days of use
  • Freezing issues requiring full device restart

Requested features

10 requests
  • Android version compatibility
  • Ability to count higher than 20
  • Relocate back button to top of screen
  • Option to set session length or max counting number
  • Skip ahead functionality for advanced learners
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  • Require single-tap counting instead of multi-tap
  • More diverse object categories
  • Difficulty progression settings
  • Irish/cultural themed objects
  • Harps and shamrocks imagery

In-app purchases

None

Monkey Math School Sunshine

No in-app purchases

None

Toddler Counting 123

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monkey Math School Sunshine free?
Monkey Math School Sunshine costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Toddler Counting 123 free?
Toddler Counting 123 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monkey Math School Sunshine or Toddler Counting 123?
Monkey Math School Sunshine is rated higher. Monkey Math School Sunshine averages 4.3 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Toddler Counting 123 averages 4.2 from 81 ratings.
Do Monkey Math School Sunshine or Toddler Counting 123 have ads?
Neither Monkey Math School Sunshine nor Toddler Counting 123 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monkey Math School Sunshine or Toddler Counting 123?
Monkey Math School Sunshine ships an update every 4 months, and Toddler Counting 123 every 12 months. Most recently, Monkey Math School Sunshine was updated on October 26, 2026 and Toddler Counting 123 on October 26, 2026.

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