Comparison

Bugs and Numbers vs Tower Math®

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

Head to head
About

Bugs and Numbers

This app offers a fun and engaging way for young children to develop essential math skills. It features a variety of interactive activities, from counting to early fractions, presented with playful graphics and music. Designed for ages 3-6, it helps build a strong foundation in early mathematics.

Highlights
  • Math skills practice for ages 3-6+
  • Pre-math to early fractions
  • Interactive counting and matching games
  • Visual instructions and self-leveling activities
  • Multi-user profiles
  • Engaging graphics and music
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Bugs and Numbers is designed for kids to practice a wide range of math skills. Organized into three stages, the app covers pre math to early fractions. Each activity is crafted for a basic set of math skills that introduces zany game play, fun graphics, and beautiful music. Tap and count bugs to help them get across the water in an egg carton. Match numbers and shapes at the bug hotel, which happens to be an old refrigerator. INCLUDES: Counting, Comparisons, Identification (shapes, numbers), Patterns, Sequencing, and more FEATURES: • Designed for ages 3-6 for the first 12 activities and 5+ for stage 3 • Visual instructions for each activity • Most activities are self leveling • Multi-user profiles • 36 achievements • Original, detailed, and visually intriguing graphics • Each of the 18 activities has its own beautiful, and engaging music • Humorous interactions and sound effects • NO In-Apps / NO third party advertising • Parental Gate We want and appreciate your feedback! Email: support@littlebitstudio.com Instagram: @littlebitstudio Facebook: @littlebitstudio Twitter: @lilbitstudio

About

Tower Math®

Practice arithmetic through an engaging 3D tower defense game. Solve math problems to build magic towers, free captured numbers, and earn special powers. Track progress and earn medals with multiple player profiles.

Highlights
  • Arithmetic practice (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
  • Tower defense gameplay
  • 3D graphics
  • Multiple player profiles
  • Medal system for level completion
  • Special power-ups
Features
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- Editor's Choice Award! - Children's Technology Review Tower Math® makes practicing arithmetic fun! Free the numbers with your magic towers in this action packed, 3D game! The numbers have been turned into monsters by an evil wizard! As you add, subtract, multiply and divide, you build towers with magic powers that can free the numbers. You can also use your math skills to earn special powers like the Freeze Ray and Magic Rain. You earn a bronze, silver or gold medal for every successfully completed level. Your game progress and medals are all saved under your player profile. Up to 5 player profiles can be created. HAVE FUN WHILE PRACTICING MATH: ▸ Addition ▸ Subtraction ▸ Multiplication ▸ Division FEATURES: ▸ A full-featured tower defense game ▸ Beautiful 3D graphics ▸ 20 unique scenes ▸ Create up to five player profiles ▸ Earn medals for each level ▸ Fun sound effects and music ▸ iPhone 5 and iPad Retina Display support ▸ Works on both iPhone and iPad - a universal app Tower Math® is an educational app for all ages that's actually FUN to play. Try it now! PRIVACY DISCLOSURE Tower Math®: - Does not contain 3rd party ads. - Does not contain in-app purchases. - Does not contain integration with social networks. - Does not use 3rd party analytics / data collection tools. - Does include links to apps by Dan Russell-Pinson in the iTunes App Store (via Performance Horizon). For more information on our privacy policy please visit: http://dan-russell-pinson.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Bugs and Numbers4 screens
Tower Math®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bugs and Numbers at 4.8 against Tower Math®'s 4.1. Bugs and Numbers also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Tower Math®'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Bugs and Numbers costs $0.99 and Tower Math® $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bugs and Numbers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 44 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Bugs and Numbers's written reviews are positive against 74% of Tower Math®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bugs and Numbers versus Tower Math®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBugs and NumbersTower Math®
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (25 ratings) — better4.1 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews73.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2544 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size238 MB175 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLittle Bit Studio, LLCFreecloud Design, Inc.

Customer experience

Bugs and Numbers

All ratings25 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative27.1%

Tower Math®

All ratings44 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative15.8%

Bugs and requests

Bugs and Numbers

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App incompatible with iOS 11 and later versions
  • App became non-functional after iOS updates
  • Unable to designate or switch between user profiles
  • Settings menu traps users with no back button
  • App no longer available/went offline for extended period
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  • Occasional glitches in certain game levels
  • No customer support access (only ad links)

Requested features

10 requests
  • Android version of the app
  • Add dogs or other animals to the game
  • More frequent app updates
  • Better user profile management with separate progress tracking
  • Reset button for individual games
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  • Canadian currency support
  • More advanced apps for older children
  • Clearer visual instructions at game start
  • Verbal feedback/rewards when tasks are completed
  • Multiplayer or score separation for multiple users

Tower Math®

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bugs and Numbers

No in-app purchases

None

Tower Math®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bugs and Numbers free?
Bugs and Numbers costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tower Math® free?
Tower Math® costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bugs and Numbers or Tower Math®?
Bugs and Numbers is rated higher. Bugs and Numbers averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Tower Math® averages 4.1 from 44 ratings.
Do Bugs and Numbers or Tower Math® have ads?
Neither Bugs and Numbers nor Tower Math® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bugs and Numbers or Tower Math®?
Bugs and Numbers ships an update every 5 months, and Tower Math® every 5 months. Most recently, Bugs and Numbers was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tower Math® on October 9, 2026.

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