Comparison

Place Value MAB Addition vs Missing Numbers Minds

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

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About

Place Value MAB Addition

This app uses virtual Multibase Arithmetic Blocks (MAB) to model addition problems, helping children understand place value and regrouping. It offers interactive modules for teachers and students to practice addition up to 9999 without needing physical blocks.

Highlights
  • Virtual MAB blocks
  • Place value chart
  • Regrouping and trading mechanics
  • Addition practice up to 9999
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Teaching module for custom lessons
Features
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Little Monkey Apps MAB Addition builds on the previous introductory App, Little Monkey Apps MAB. The App compliments the use of hands on experiences for modelling addition problems using MAB blocks in instances when using real blocks is not practical. MAB or Multibase Arithmetic Blocks are wooden blocks used to help children understand the base ten properties of the numerical system in particular regrouping from one place value column to another. MAB aids students to physically move the blocks to demonstrate their understanding of addition to 9999. =Teaching Module= Contains place value chart, units, longs, flats and blocks, basket for trading and regrouping, random number generator, counter and camera feature. This module is for teachers to create their own learning experiences or for students to use when solving written problems, instead of using real wooden MAB. Students place 'ten' objects in the basket to 'make' or one object to 'break'. 'Make' label appears when ten objects have been placed in the basket and 'Break' label when one object is placed in the basket. =Learn to Trade= Blocks are set out on the floor, to be placed on the place value chart. Use the basket to regroup or trade, then type the answer on the keypad. =No regroup= Use the MAB blocks to complete the addition problem, placing both numbers on the place value chart and then typing the answer on the keypad. Levels of difficulty can be changed the up and down arrow buttons. No regrouping required in this activity as a precursor to the following task. =Regroup= Use the MAB blocks to complete the addition problem, placing both numbers on the place value chart, use the basket to change blocks to represent the correct place value, then type the answer on the keypad. Levels of difficulty can be changed the up and down arrow buttons. Task appears similar to previous challenge but with regrouping in all levels.

About

Missing Numbers Minds

Features
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Improve your mind skill finding out the missing number. Choose the up to 10 levels: Easy, Medium, Hard , ( linear, recurrence or both ) or Random. Push START- Time Up or Time Down Guess the missing numbers to get points. Higher Level , more points. Ideal for kinds and people who need to exercise their brain. Very easy to use. Donations for App maintenance welcome. Thanks.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Missing Numbers Minds at Free against Place Value MAB Addition's $1.99. Place Value MAB Addition's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.1). On update cadence, 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

Missing Numbers Minds is free to download; Place Value MAB Addition costs $1.99 up front. Missing Numbers Minds sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Place Value MAB Addition asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Place Value MAB Addition ships an update every 3 months, Missing Numbers Minds every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Place Value MAB Addition versus Missing Numbers Minds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlace Value MAB AdditionMissing Numbers Minds
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleesha KondysJuan Fullana

In-app purchases

None

Place Value MAB Addition

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Missing Numbers Minds

One-time2
  • Donation for maintenance.$0.99
  • Extra for develop and maintenance$0.99

Questions

Is Place Value MAB Addition free?
Place Value MAB Addition costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Missing Numbers Minds free?
Missing Numbers Minds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Place Value MAB Addition or Missing Numbers Minds have ads?
Neither Place Value MAB Addition nor Missing Numbers Minds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Place Value MAB Addition or Missing Numbers Minds?
Place Value MAB Addition ships an update every 3 months, and Missing Numbers Minds every 5 months. Most recently, Place Value MAB Addition was updated on September 29, 2026 and Missing Numbers Minds on September 27, 2026.

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