Comparison

Number Board vs codeSpark

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

codeSpark

This app introduces children aged 3-10 to coding through a variety of fun puzzles, games, and creative tools. Kids can design their own games, participate in contests, and learn computational thinking without needing to read. It offers a safe, ad-free environment with a parent dashboard for progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of coding games and activities
  • Create and publish own games
  • Storytelling and creativity tools
  • Monthly coding contests
  • Multiplayer coding games
  • Parent dashboard for progress tracking
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codeSpark: The Award-Winning Learn-to-Code App for Kids (Ages 3–10) 100s of coding games & activities—plus tools to create your own! Kids as young as 3 can start coding through play with puzzles, storytelling, and creativity tools designed just for them. Older kids can design and publish their own games, join monthly contests, and explore projects created by other kid coders. Get full access with a monthly or annual subscription—try membership free for 7 days! Annual subscribers can create up to 5 child profiles, making codeSpark perfect for families with multiple learners. OR play limited content through Hour of Code with no credit card required. Learn Coding Through Play - Puzzles – Master core coding and problem-solving concepts level by level - Create – Design and code your own games and interactive stories - Made by Kids – Play and explore games created by other young coders around the world - Monthly Coding Contests – Showcase creativity, code projects, and win prizes - Code Together – Join friends in a multiplayer water balloon fight while practicing coding logic - Pre-Coding for Preschoolers – Activities designed for early learners ages 3–4 - Adventure Maps – Unlock new puzzles and challenges while progressing through fun coding worlds Educational Benefits Backed by Research codeSpark’s curriculum is based on research from MIT, Princeton, and Carnegie Mellon. Kids learn the basics of computer science in a fun, accessible way—without words. - Coding concepts: sequencing, loops, conditionals, events, and debugging - Computational thinking: problem-solving, logic, pattern recognition, and creativity - Reinforces early skills: reading, math, and critical thinking - Builds confidence, perseverance, and collaboration through play - Encourages design thinking by letting kids turn ideas into working games and stories Kid-Safe & Ad-Free - Every game and story is reviewed before publishing to ensure safety - No ads, no micro-transactions, no distractions - Parent dashboard to manage profiles and track progress - A trusted environment for independent learning Praise from Parents & Teachers “My daughters are 6 and 8, and this is their new favorite game. Now they want to be programmers!” – Parent Review “I loved seeing how my children enjoyed working together on the puzzles.” – Parent Review Teachers and parents worldwide use codeSpark to introduce coding in classrooms, after-school programs, and at home. Kids stay motivated because the learning feels like play, and they are proud to share their creations. - Awards & Recognition - The LEGO Foundation – Pioneer in Reimagining Learning & Play - Children’s Technology Review – Editor’s Choice Award - Parent’s Choice Award – Gold Medal - Collision Conference – Kids & Family Silver Winner Why Families Choose codeSpark - Designed for kids ages 3–10 with no reading required - Builds STEM skills through fun, engaging coding challenges - Supports creativity with open-ended game and story design tools - Encourages collaboration through multiplayer games and contests - Trusted by parents, teachers, and schools worldwide - Helps kids see themselves as creators, problem-solvers, and future innovators Subscription & Download Start with a 7-day free membership trial. Subscriptions renew automatically; manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings. Annual subscribers can create up to 5 child profiles, making it easy to support the whole family. Privacy Policy: http://codespark.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: http://codespark.com/terms/ Start your child’s coding journey today with codeSpark—the award-winning learn-to-code app that makes programming fun, safe, and accessible for every kid ages 3–10!

Screenshots

Number Board4 screens
codeSpark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: codeSpark at 4.6 against Number Board's 3.8. codeSpark also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 76 months) and ratings volume (41K vs 9). Number Board's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (80% vs 52%). 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. codeSpark sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Number Board asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

codeSpark holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: codeSpark has 41K 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 52% of codeSpark'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, codeSpark every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Number Board versus codeSpark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumber BoardcodeSpark
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (9 ratings)4.6 (41K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better51.6% of reviews
Number of ratings941K — better
Update frequencyEvery 76 monthsEvery 2 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 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersuhail hanifHomer

Customer experience

Number Board

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

codeSpark

All ratings40,574 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews1,439 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative42.1%

Bugs and requests

Number Board

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

codeSpark

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Disappearing progress and lost stories
  • Inconsistent performance and crashes
  • Incorrect item purchases and coin deductions
  • Inability to access drafts and profiles
  • Incompatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more pet foos and customization options
  • Improve story sharing and collaboration features
  • Introduce more puzzles and challenges
  • Allow custom character and block creation
  • Implement better communication between coders

In-app purchases

None

Number Board

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

codeSpark

Subscriptions8
  • codeSpark Academy Enrollment7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • codeSpark Academy Enrollment7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • codeSpark Academy Enrollment1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • codeSpark Academy Enrollment7 Days trial2 variants$12.991 Month
  • codeSpark Academy Enrollment7 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • codeSpark Academy Enrollment7 Days trial2 variants$79.991 Year
  • codeSpark Academy Enrollment7 Days trial$90.001 Year
  • codeSpark Academy Enrollment7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Number Board free?
Number Board is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is codeSpark free?
codeSpark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Number Board or codeSpark?
codeSpark is rated higher. Number Board averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while codeSpark averages 4.6 from 41K ratings.
Do Number Board or codeSpark have ads?
Neither Number Board nor codeSpark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Number Board or codeSpark?
Number Board ships an update every 76 months, and codeSpark every 2 weeks. Most recently, Number Board was updated on November 6, 2026 and codeSpark on November 12, 2026.

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