Comparison

Anzan+ vs Boncuk

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

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Anzan+

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Let's calculate for brain training! This app's name "Anzan(暗算 in Japanese)" means "Mental arithmetic", working it out in your head! Just download and start using it from now on! No Sign-up! APP FEATURES ・Difficulty by level ・10 quizzes per session ・Timer measures your calculation speed ・Quick brain training in your spare time HOW TO USE ・Just download and select level RECOMMEND ・People who want to improve calculation skills ・People who want to train in Mental arithmetic

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Boncuk

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Numbers flash on screen. Your child adds, subtracts, multiplies, divides in their head. They type the answer. They earn a star. Boncuk brings the Japanese flash anzan technique to iPhone and iPad for kids ages 7 to 11. It is mental arithmetic practice, not a game with educational filler. A tool with a personality. WHY FLASH ANZAN Flash anzan is a Japanese mental calculation method born out of the soroban and abacus tradition. Numbers flash one at a time on the screen. The child captures each number visually and performs the arithmetic in their head. No paper, no pencil, no calculator. Just the child's mind and accelerating numbers. Five to fifteen minutes a day measurably builds mental calculation speed. This is not a replacement for school math. It is a complement. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a mode: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, or Mixed. 2. Numbers flash one at a time at the level's pace. 3. Enter the answer on the keypad. 4. A correct answer earns a star toward three. Each level has three rounds. Each round earns one star. Replay any level to chase the third star. As you advance, numbers flash faster and more of them appear. PRACTICE MODES - Quick Addition - Quick Subtraction - Quick Multiplication - Quick Division - Mixed mode, unlocks after 60 stars 100 levels per mode. 500 sessions total. DESIGNED FOR KIDS - No ads - No third-party tracking - No third-party analytics SDKs - No social features, chat, user-generated content - No streak guilt, no penalty for taking a day off - No slot machine combos, jackpots, or coin shower animations - Purchase, settings, and progress reset are behind a parent gate ACCESSIBILITY - Universal app for iPhone and iPad - Turkish and English - Full VoiceOver support - Dynamic Type for larger text - Reduced Motion respected - iCloud sync across devices PREMIUM The first 10 levels in every mode are free. That is 50 free sessions to start. Premium unlocks all 500 levels and the Mixed mode. - Weekly subscription with a 3-day free trial, then auto-renews at the local weekly price shown in the app. - Lifetime: one-time purchase, no recurring charges. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. PRIVACY Boncuk does not collect personal information from your child. Practice progress is stored on your device and synced through your iCloud account if available. No ads, no third-party analytics. Privacy Policy: https://boncuk.creativefactory.tr/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://boncuk.creativefactory.tr/en/terms Contact: hi@creativefactory.tr

Screenshots

Anzan+4 screens
Boncuk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anzan+ at none against Boncuk's 2. Boncuk's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Boncuk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Anzan+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Anzan+ versus Boncuk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnzan+Boncuk
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErika FujitaOguzhan Kayan

In-app purchases

None

Anzan+

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Boncuk

Subscriptions1
  • Boncuk Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Boncuk Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Anzan+ free?
Anzan+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boncuk free?
Boncuk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Anzan+ or Boncuk have ads?
Anzan+ shows ads; Boncuk does not.

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