Comparison

Learn to Count By vs Trace and learn Numbers

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

Head to head
About

Learn to Count By

Features
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Learn To Count By helps children practice counting by multiples with a clear visual grid. Each tap highlights the next number so kids can see the pattern in context, not just hear it. Designed to be calm and easy to follow, with simple feedback that guides without overstimulating. Especially helpful for visual learners, including many children with autism. • Count by 1s when learning to count • Count by 2s to learn even numbers • Count by 5s, 10s, and 25s for money skills • Count by other multiples to prepare for multiplication Turn on Say Numbers to hear each number spoken in the device language. Use Button Sounds and Button Feedback to control clicks and haptics. Works on iPhone and iPad, in portrait and landscape.

About

Trace and learn Numbers

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Number Trace helps young children (ages 2–6) learn to recognize and write numbers by tracing them with a finger. Pick a level, tap a number, and listen as it's read aloud. Then trace along the guided path. Finish a number to earn a star and a happy cheer — gentle, encouraging feedback every time, never a harsh "wrong". WHAT'S INSIDE • Three levels: Beginner (1–10), Intermediate (11–100), Advanced (101–1000) • Each number spoken out loud, with a soft chime • A Free Drawing canvas for open, creative play • Stars to track which numbers your child has mastered MADE FOR LITTLE HANDS • Big, friendly buttons and bright, high-contrast colors • Audio + visual cues on every screen — no reading required • Gentle animations, calm celebrations SAFE BY DESIGN • Beginner numbers (1–10) are free • A parent gate (a math question) protects purchases, settings, and any video reward • No accounts, no sign-up — progress stays on the device • Works fully offline; family-safe, non-personalized ads only, shown outside of play A one-time purchase unlocks all numbers 1–1000 forever. No subscription.

Screenshots

Learn to Count By3 screens
Trace and learn Numbers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Learn to Count By at none against Trace and learn Numbers's 1. Learn to Count By also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Trace and learn Numbers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Learn to Count By asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Learn to Count By versus Trace and learn Numbers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn to Count ByTrace and learn Numbers
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 15 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftware AndinaMUHAMMAD ABUBAKER MAJEED

In-app purchases

None

Learn to Count By

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Trace and learn Numbers

One-time1
  • Tip the Developer$2.99

Questions

Is Learn to Count By free?
Learn to Count By is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trace and learn Numbers free?
Trace and learn Numbers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Learn to Count By or Trace and learn Numbers have ads?
Trace and learn Numbers shows ads; Learn to Count By does not.

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