NumTown vs Sparkle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NumTown
This app offers a fun, 3D multiplication game where children practice times tables by speaking their answers. Kids explore a vibrant world, complete challenges, and unlock new areas, making learning feel like an adventure. It's designed to build confidence through engaging voice-activated practice.
- Voice recognition for answers
- 3D exploration and characters
- Multiplication tables 1-10 practice
- Unlockable challenges and town
- Guided progression
- Play at own pace
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NumTown is a playful 3D multiplication game that helps kids practice times tables by speaking their answers out loud. Children explore a colorful world of animated number characters, complete multiplication challenges, and build confidence one table at a time. Instead of tapping through flashcards, they answer by voice, making practice feel natural, active, and fun. With guided progression, practice levels, and a lively town to unlock, NumTown turns daily multiplication practice into a small adventure. Features: • Practice multiplication tables from 1 to 10 • Speak answers out loud with voice recognition • Explore a colorful 3D town • Meet animated number characters • Complete quests and unlock new challenges • Practice at your own pace • Designed for kids learning times tables • No ads NumTown is made for children who are learning multiplication at school and need a more engaging way to practice regularly. --- Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Sparkle
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Sparkle is the most engaging way for kids to truly master division — combining a friendly poodle guide, meaningful progress tracking, and a calm, distraction-free learning environment. • 100% Safe for Kids No ads, no in-app purchases, no surprises. Buy once — use forever. • Real Learning, Clearly Measured Accuracy stats, streaks, and achievement medals make it easy to see exactly how your child is progressing in division. • Fully Offline Perfect for travel or for limiting screen dependence. Works anywhere, anytime. • Six Unique Game Modes From gentle practice to fast-paced challenges, every child can find their ideal pace and learning style. • Earn & Print Diplomas Kids celebrate milestones with printable diplomas they’ll be proud to showcase. • Printable Worksheets Included Create custom division worksheets for extra offline practice and deeper mastery. — Terms of Use: https://sparklelearnsmath.com/terms Privacy: https://sparklelearnsmath.com/privacy Support: https://sparklelearnsmath.com/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sparkle at none against NumTown's 3. Sparkle also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. NumTown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sparkle asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | NumTown | Sparkle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | +4 |
| Developer | Gil Nakache | Eduardo Stuart Vasconcelos |
In-app purchases
NumTown
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year
- All Levels$2.99
Sparkle
No in-app purchases
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