Comparison

Number Decomposition vs Roll & Count

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

Head to head
About

Number Decomposition

This educational app teaches children foundational math skills by focusing on number bonds up to 10, avoiding counting to build a strong understanding of arithmetic. It uses visual aids and a structured approach for quick, accurate recall of addition and subtraction facts.

Highlights
  • Number bonds up to 10
  • Drag and drop interface
  • Visual quantity images
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Child-friendly avatars
  • Offline functionality
Features
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LEARN MATH – WITHOUT COUNTING Many children learn arithmetic by counting. That is tedious and often the start of later difficulties with math. This app begins exactly where true understanding develops after quantity–number correspondence: with the automation of number bonds up to 10. Children learn how numbers are structured and can solve addition and subtraction tasks safely, quickly, and from memory. No counting, no frustration, with visible success. HOW IT WORKS • Example: 8 = ? and 3 • One part is given, the other is added via drag & drop • Correct? → reward and progress • Wrong? → gentle feedback and repeat • Only fast, correct answers (under 5 seconds) count as “known by heart” MADE FOR CHILDREN – EVEN WITHOUT READING • Intuitive operation with number tiles and structured quantity images (dice, fingers, dots, and more) • Four child-friendly animal avatars: panda, dolphin, cat, dog • Each correct task colors the avatar more • Learning progress is always visible and motivating FOCUSED LEARNING INSTEAD OF A GAME APP • Reduced sounds and calm, clear visuals • No distracting effects, no flashy colors • Clear didactic structure: not a game, but a real teaching and learning app PEDAGOGICALLY SOUND – RESEARCH-BASED • Leitner learning system with spaced repetition (boxes 1–4) • Didactic reduction: only meaningful decompositions, no swapped pairs, no zero • Structured quantity images strengthen number sense and understanding • Error-oriented learning: incorrect tasks are deliberately repeated • Progress per avatar is transparent – also for parents and teachers SAFE AND AD-FREE • No ads • No in-app purchases • Works offline – ideal for on the go • One-time purchase, permanent use DOWNLOAD NOW – MAKE MATH SIMPLE With this app, your child becomes a master of number bonds: playful, visually structured, and sustainable. Ideal for preschool, first grade, or home practice – without distractions and with full focus on what matters.

About

Roll & Count

Features
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Roll & Count turns a simple dice game into a fun math challenge! Roll the dice and answer questions, from basic addition to clever deductions. Born from a father-son dice game at the kitchen table. No ads, no tracking, no subscriptions, and no internet needed. Perfect for kids learning math and adults looking for a quick brain workout. FREE GAME MODES: • Top Faces: add up the visible numbers • Memory: memorize the dice before they hide! • Odd/Even: count the odd or even dice • High - Low: subtract the smallest from the largest PRO GAME MODES ($2.99 one-time): • Hidden Faces: figure out what's on the bottom (hint: top + bottom = 7!) • Target: is the sum above, below, or equal to the target? • All Visible: add every side except the bottom • Multiply: multiply the top faces together Play 7 days in a row to unlock Hidden Faces for free! PLAY STYLES: • Practice: take your time, no pressure • Blitz: 30 seconds on the clock, answer as many as you can • Countdown: the timer shrinks with every correct answer! FEATURES: • 2 to 10 dice • Multiple choice or type-in answers • Swipe up to roll: fast, intuitive gameplay • Daily challenges: same puzzle for everyone each day • 33 achievement badges to collect • Multiple player profiles (great for siblings) • Adaptive difficulty suggestions • Haptic feedback and sound effects • Five themes, including a chalkboard look • 11 languages: English, Suomi, Español, Français, Deutsch, Português, Italiano, Nederlands, 日本語, 中文, 한국어

Screenshots

Number Decomposition4 screens
Roll & Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Roll & Count at Free against Number Decomposition's $3.99. Roll & Count also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Number Decomposition's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Roll & Count is free to download; Number Decomposition costs $3.99 up front. Roll & Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Number Decomposition asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Number Decomposition ships an update every 5 months, Roll & Count every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Number Decomposition versus Roll & Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumber DecompositionRoll & Count
Price$3.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLernwunderHarlan Barker

In-app purchases

None

Number Decomposition

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Roll & Count

One-time1
  • Roll & Count Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Number Decomposition free?
Number Decomposition costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roll & Count free?
Roll & Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Number Decomposition or Roll & Count have ads?
Neither Number Decomposition nor Roll & Count shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Number Decomposition or Roll & Count?
Number Decomposition ships an update every 5 months, and Roll & Count every 2 months. Most recently, Number Decomposition was updated on October 12, 2026 and Roll & Count on October 6, 2026.

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