Comparison

Boncuk vs CogniStar

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

Head to head
About

Boncuk

Features
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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

About

CogniStar

This app offers engaging cognitive games for children aged 6-10, focusing on attention, memory, logic, and spatial reasoning. It features adaptive learning, progress tracking, and printable worksheets in a safe, ad-free environment.

Highlights
  • 144+ dynamic game modes
  • Adaptive learning engine
  • Parent dashboard and stats
  • Custom PDF worksheet generator
  • Offline mode
Features
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CogniStar is an innovative brain training and cognitive development application designed for children aged 6-10. Developed with pedagogical experts, it helps children strengthen their attention, working memory, logic, and spatial reasoning skills through play. KEY FEATURES: • 144+ Dynamic Game Modes: Pattern completion, visual search, n-back, shadow match, logic puzzles, and more. • Adaptive Learning Engine: Automatically adjusts puzzle difficulty to match your child's learning pace. • Parent Dashboard & Stats: Track cognitive growth, view strengths and areas for improvement with detailed graphs. • Custom PDF Worksheet Generator: Instantly generate and print personalized physical worksheets from topics where your child needs extra practice. • Safe & Ad-Free: Zero third-party advertisements. A safe, clean learning environment for kids. • 100% Offline Mode: Play anywhere, anytime without requiring an active internet connection. Give your child a head start in visual thinking, critical problem-solving, and cognitive ability. Download CogniStar today! CogniStar Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Boncuk4 screens
CogniStar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CogniStar at 15.0 against Boncuk's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Boncuk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and CogniStar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Boncuk versus CogniStar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoncukCogniStar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOguzhan Kayansuleyman kardas

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Boncuk

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

CogniStar

Subscriptions3
  • CogniStar Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • CogniStar Premium 6 Months$19.996 Months
  • CogniStar Premium Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Boncuk free?
Boncuk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CogniStar free?
CogniStar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Boncuk or CogniStar have ads?
Neither Boncuk nor CogniStar shows ads.

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