npiSoroban vs Know Abacus

The Japanese soroban, otherwise known as an abacus, has been used for centuries in markets around the world. From stones and grooves in the sand, the soroban is now realized on the iPhone, complete with narrated tutorials. Once you get the hang of it, math as never been so easy! ABOUT US npiSoroban is created by NonPareil Institute, a non-profit group that provides technical training for individuals on the autistic spectrum. nP provides job and life skills to equip autistic individuals to live and work. We also offer training in game design, programming, sound, music, and 2D/3D art. More importantly we offer a safe place for men and women to be more than what society expects. Here they learn teamwork, find community and work to achieve fulfilled lives.

Abacus is a wonderful mathematical instrument used for calculation. This app will help your children learn about Abacus, Numbers, Counting, Addition, and Subtraction. This is the first step to tap the unexploited potential in their brain and unleash their mathematical capability. Suitable for children age 5 and up, who know about numbers and some basic addition and subtraction. For smaller children, recommend KnowNumber app. * Counting with Abacus * Addition/Subtraction 1 digit * Addition/Subtraction 2 digits * Multiplication 1-2 digits * Division 1-2 digits * Mental math * Review lessons * Unlimited random lessons * Black/white or colorful abacus * Learning modes * Two-touch or multi-touch abacus * Left-handed mode Localized Languages: * English, French, Spanish, Thai, Turkey, Arabic, Portuguese, and Russian