Comparison

Number Board vs Tynker

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

Head to head
About

Number Board

This app provides interactive number boards to foster a love for mathematics. It helps children as young as three develop number familiarity and hand-eye coordination, while older children can enhance their speed and accuracy in math. Daily practice through a unique approach aims to improve mastery of math and logic skills for all ages.

Highlights
  • Seven different number boards
  • Develops number sequences
  • Improves addition and subtraction
  • Enhances multiplication and division
  • Teaches fractions and percentages
  • Multi-sensory skill development
  • Tracks best three scores
Features
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StepUp Number Board helps develop a passion for numbers with our seven different boards improving and mastering Number Sequences, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions and Percentages. Using our unique number board children as young as three, familiarise themselves with numbers developing both hand-eye co-ordination and multi-sensory skill. Older children improve their mind recognition, speed and accuracy whilst children of all ages and abilities will improve their mastery of maths and logic through the StepUp approach of daily practice. You play against yourself and your best three scores are recorded.

About

Tynker

This app offers a comprehensive platform for children to learn coding and AI through interactive tutorials, game creation, and Minecraft modding. It transitions from visual blocks to text-based languages like Python and JavaScript, making coding an engaging adventure.

Highlights
  • Block-to-text coding transition
  • AI and Machine Learning exploration
  • Minecraft modding and game creation
  • Augmented Reality (AR) app development
  • Robotics and physical computing
  • Coding Arenas for competitive play
Features
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TYNKER: THE #1 CODING & AI APP FOR KIDS Empower your child’s future with the world’s most advanced coding platform. Tynker makes learning to code an adventure. From building their first game to mastering AI and Python, our award-winning curriculum is used by over 100 million children and 150,000+ schools worldwide. Whether your child is a complete beginner or an aspiring developer, Tynker provides the tools to turn screen time into creative time. WHY CHOOSE TYNKER? * Block-to-Text Transition: Start with intuitive visual blocks and move to Python, Swift, JavaScript and Java. * AI-Ready Learning: Explore the basics of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. * Minecraft modding, mobs, skins, items * Official Partnerships: Exclusive coding paths featuring Barbie™, LEGO®, and Minecraft. * Cross-Platform: One subscription unlocks full access on iPad, iPhone, and Web. KEY FEATURES * 200+ Coding Tutorials Solve puzzles and build multi-level games while learning logic and sequencing. Master loops, variables, and functions through interactive play. Create Augmented Reality (AR) apps that bring code into the real world. * Minecraft Modding (iPad Exclusive) Design custom skins, mobs, and blocks with ease. Use code to build instant structures or change mob behaviors. Deploy your mods directly to Minecraft for endless play. * Crystal Clash: Coding Arenas The ultimate "Code-to-Win" battles! Write scripts to cast spells, avoid obstacles, and outsmart opponents in a real-time arena. * Robotics & Physical Computing Program LEGO® WeDo, and micro:bit. TRUSTED BY EXPERTS Apple: Selected for the "Everyone Can Code" program. Parents’ Choice: Gold Award Winner. Common Sense Media: 5-Star Rating for Engagement. USA Today: Rated “Best for ages 8-14.” PRIVACY TERMS Privacy Policy: https://www.tynker.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.tynker.com/terms Start your child's coding journey today. What will they create?

Screenshots

Number Board4 screens
Tynker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tynker at 4.6 against Number Board's 3.8. Tynker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 76 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 9). Number Board's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (80% vs 56%). On price, ads and device support 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. Tynker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Number Board asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tynker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tynker has 18K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Number Board's written reviews are positive against 56% of Tynker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Number Board ships an update every 76 months, Tynker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Number Board versus Tynker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumber BoardTynker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (9 ratings)4.6 (18K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better55.9% of reviews
Number of ratings918K — better
Update frequencyEvery 76 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersuhail hanifTynker

Customer experience

Number Board

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Tynker

All ratings18,398 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews794 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.0%

Bugs and requests

Number Board

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tynker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Minecraft mods not working as expected
  • Syncing and publishing issues
  • Disappearing projects and progress
  • Compatibility problems with newer Minecraft versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More Minecraft block and mob customization
  • Offline access
  • Improved community moderation
  • Ability to save and restore projects

In-app purchases

None

Number Board

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tynker

Subscriptions3
  • Tynker Web + Mobile Plan7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Tynker Web + Mobile Plan7 Days trial$59.993 Months
  • Yearly All-Access Plan$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tynker Web + Mobile Plan$314.99

Questions

Is Number Board free?
Number Board is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tynker free?
Tynker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Number Board or Tynker?
Tynker is rated higher. Number Board averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Tynker averages 4.6 from 18K ratings.
Do Number Board or Tynker have ads?
Neither Number Board nor Tynker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Number Board or Tynker?
Number Board ships an update every 76 months, and Tynker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Number Board was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tynker on November 12, 2026.

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