Toddler Counting 123 vs Starfall Numbers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Child-friendly interface
- 130+ real-life objects to count
- 10 object categories
- Voice guide by native speakers
- 14 languages supported
- Adjustable game settings
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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!
Starfall Numbers
This app uses interactive activities and songs to help children learn number recognition and counting skills. It connects numbers to real-world objects and introduces basic math concepts for early learners.
- Number symbol and value recognition
- Counting activities
- Interactive introductions for numbers 0-100
- Coin counting and math expressions
- 15 animated math songs
- Closed captioning for songs
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Explore numbers through the magic of curiosity and the power of motivation: the Starfall way! With this app, your child will learn to recognize number symbols and values by connecting them to real-world objects (such as 1 sun, 5 fingers, and 10 toes). Your child will then apply these concepts with counting activities and songs! Starfall Numbers includes interactive introductions for numbers 0-20, 25, 50, and 100. Counting activities introduce coins, math symbols, and simple expressions while building counting skills from 0 to 100 in entertaining and practical ways. Your child will also enjoy singing along with 15 Starfall math songs! Counting song favorites and calendar concepts are animated playfully, with a closed caption option to display song lyrics. Each activity and song reinforces simple language and basic vocabulary, making this app an excellent choice for pre-readers, emerging readers, and English language learners alike.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Toddler Counting 123 at 72% against Starfall Numbers's 25%. Toddler Counting 123 also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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
Toddler Counting 123 costs $0.99 and Starfall Numbers $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Toddler Counting 123 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Toddler Counting 123's written reviews are positive against 25% of Starfall Numbers's.
Toddler Counting 123 ships an update every 12 months, Starfall Numbers every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Toddler Counting 123 | Starfall Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (81 ratings) — better | 3.3 (36 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | 36 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 11 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GiggleUp Kids Apps And Educational Games Pty Ltd | Starfall Education Foundation |
Customer experience
Toddler Counting 123
Starfall Numbers
Bugs and requests
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
Starfall Numbers
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Toddler Counting 123
No in-app purchases
Starfall Numbers
No in-app purchases
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