Skip Counting vs Mathseeds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skip Counting
This educational game helps children master skip counting by multiples from 1s to 10s. It offers customizable settings for number sequences, hints, and challenges, making it suitable for both home and classroom learning.
- Skip counting practice (1s-10s)
- Customizable number sequences
- Adjustable tile amounts
- Selectable start values
- Hint options
- Common/uncommon multiple challenges
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Skip Counting is a game that helps children learn and practice skip counting. Skip Counting is a mental math strategy used to help with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. It is a strategy that is built into the new common core starting as early as kindergarten. This game helps provide skip counting practice for 1s, 2s, 3s, all the way up to the 10s. There is built in flexibility within the game to meet your child/student’s needs. You can select the number to count by, the amount of tiles in the number sequence, the minimum and maximum start value as well the number of hints. For an extra added challenge, you can also choose whether you would like to count by common multiples or uncommon multiples. This game can also be used in the classroom for either whole group instruction or small group learning. It is a great way to practice the concepts taught in school. Download your copy today and let the fun begin!
Mathseeds
This app offers engaging math games and lessons for children aged 3-9, designed to build foundational math skills. It features interactive activities, rewards, and progress tracking to foster an early love of mathematics and prepare children for school.
- Counting games
- Number recognition
- Shape identification
- Telling time
- Problem solving
- Math puzzles
- Progress tracking
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Suitable for ages 3–9, this multi-award winning math app includes counting games, numbers, shapes, telling time, problem solving, math puzzles, math games and so much more. Mathseeds: Fun Math Games make learning math fun for young kids. Designed by experienced educators, the program is proven to teach foundational early math skills in just 15 minutes a day. Children love the highly engaging lessons, interactive math games and fun rewards in Mathseeds, which keep kids motivated to keep learning and improving their skills. It’s the perfect way to nurture and early love of math and set them up for school success! Mathseeds includes: • 200 self-paced math lessons that take children from having no math skills to a Grade 3 level • A placement test which matches your child to the right level for their ability • Assessment tests like end-of-map quizzes and Driving Tests ensures your child achieves mastery • Detailed reports let you track your child’s progress • Hundreds of printable worksheets to supplement the online lessons and take their learning offline • And so much more! ABOUT THE MATHSEEDS APP • PROVEN TO WORK: Independent studies show that children who use Mathseeds outperform their peers within weeks of using the program. • SELF-PACED: children are matched to the perfect level in the program and progress at a steady pace. There is also the ability to repeat lessons at any time to reinforce key skills. • SEE REAL PROGRESS: view instant results in your dashboard and receive detailed progress reports, which show you exactly where your child is improving and where extra attention is needed. • CURRICULUM-ALIGNED: Mathseeds aligns to Common Core standards, covering the key skills needed for school success. • LOVED BY PARENTS AND TEACHERS: Mathseeds is used by thousands of parents, homeschoolers and teachers around the world! • LEARN MATH ON THE GO! Your child can learn and play anytime, anywhere on their iPad or desktop. Users must log in with their account details to access Mathseeds. Min requirements: • Wireless internet connection • iPad (5th Generation), iPad Air 2, iPad Pro 1st Generation • iPad Mini 4 • iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE (1st Generation) • iOS 12.0+ • An active trial or subscription. Recommended devices and iOS version: • Latest iPad, Latest iPad Air, Latest iPad Pro • Latest iPad Mini • Latest iPhone • Latest iOS Version. Note: Teacher accounts are currently not supported For assistance or feedback email: info@readingeggs.com MORE INFO • Each subscription provides access to Mathseeds for up to four children • The first month of a monthly subscription is free and includes bonus access to our reading programs • Subscriptions renew automatically; your Apple App Store account will be charged unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Cancel anytime in your Apple App Store Account Settings. Privacy Policy: http://readingeggs.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: http://readingeggs.com/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mathseeds at Free against Skip Counting's $0.99. Mathseeds also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and review sentiment (46% vs 33%). Skip Counting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Mathseeds is free to download; Skip Counting costs $0.99 up front. Mathseeds sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Skip Counting asks for nothing beyond the download.
Skip Counting ships an update every 16 months, Mathseeds every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skip Counting | Mathseeds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (255 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 46.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 255 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 235 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | I Teach Tiny Humans, LLC | Blake eLearning |
Customer experience
Skip Counting
Mathseeds
Bugs and requests
Skip Counting
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Mathseeds
Reported bugs
8 issues- Sound stops working
- App glitches and lags
- Unnecessary steps in math problems
- Loading screen issues
- App crashes
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- Cannot access the app
- Links to other apps/websites
- Audio problems on iPad
Requested features
6 requests- Make math problems simpler
- Add new arcade games
- Fix sound issues
- Improve app performance
- Ensure app stability
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- Allow access to Mathseeds
In-app purchases
Skip Counting
No in-app purchases
Mathseeds
- Mathseeds Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
- Mathseeds+Reading Eggs Monthly1 Month trial$13.991 Month
- Mathseeds Yearly$49.991 Year
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- Mathseeds+Reading Eggs Yearly$99.991 Year
Questions
Is Skip Counting free?
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Do Skip Counting or Mathseeds have ads?
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