Comparison

Know Abacus vs Abacus Lesson

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

Head to head
About

Know Abacus

This app teaches children how to use an abacus for various math operations. It covers counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, helping to develop their mathematical abilities and brain potential. It offers multiple learning modes and customization options.

Highlights
  • Abacus counting
  • Addition and subtraction (1 & 2 digits)
  • Multiplication and division (1-2 digits)
  • Mental math practice
  • Review and random lessons
  • Customizable abacus (color, touch)
  • Multiple languages
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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

About

Abacus Lesson

Master mental arithmetic and abacus calculation with this comprehensive app. Learn efficient finger movements and mental math techniques to solve complex problems quickly. Enjoy a customizable and ad-free learning experience with progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Abacus lessons
  • Mental arithmetic training
  • Finger movement focus
  • Customizable abacus color
  • Screen orientation options
  • Trophy system for goals
Features
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356+735+195, 23×89, 5626÷58, Can you solve each in 5 sec by mental arithmetic? The goal of this app is to learn abacus and solve these problems in mental arithmetic within 5 seconds. All lessons of the abacus lesson series, which have been highly evaluated all over the world, are recorded. The lessons have been reworked in a more polite and easy-to-understand. In addition, we have added unique training methods such as training focusing on finger movements and mental arithmetic training to improve mental arithmetic in order to learn abacus more efficiently. And various improvements have been made. - Either vertical screen or horizontal screen can be selected. - The position and size of the abacus and window can be freely laid out. - No ads. - Added sound variations. Volume control can also be finely set. - The color of the abacus can be set freely. - Earn a trophy by achieving the goal. - Smoother operability by optimizing the app. ◆Support web page  https://hirokuma.blog/?p=4427

Screenshots

Know Abacus4 screens
Abacus Lesson3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Abacus Lesson at none against Know Abacus's shown. Abacus Lesson also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Know Abacus's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 75%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Know Abacus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Abacus Lesson sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Know Abacus against 4.8 for Abacus Lesson. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 95 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Know Abacus's written reviews are positive against 75% of Abacus Lesson's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Know Abacus ships an update every 2 months, Abacus Lesson every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Know Abacus versus Abacus Lesson: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnow AbacusAbacus Lesson
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (67 ratings)4.8 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.4% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6795 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKittipong MungnirunHirokazu Komatsu

Customer experience

Know Abacus

All ratings67 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative0.0%

Abacus Lesson

All ratings95 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Know Abacus

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Abacus Lesson

One-time1
  • Unlock all contents$5.99

Questions

Is Know Abacus free?
Know Abacus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Abacus Lesson free?
Abacus Lesson is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Know Abacus or Abacus Lesson?
Abacus Lesson is rated higher. Know Abacus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Abacus Lesson averages 4.8 from 95 ratings.
Do Know Abacus or Abacus Lesson have ads?
Know Abacus shows ads; Abacus Lesson does not.
Which is updated more often, Know Abacus or Abacus Lesson?
Know Abacus ships an update every 2 months, and Abacus Lesson every 2 days. Most recently, Know Abacus was updated on July 6, 2026 and Abacus Lesson on September 27, 2026.

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