Manipulatives vs Block Numbers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Manipulatives
This app provides a digital collection of math manipulatives for learners of all ages. It offers interactive tools for building number sense, exploring fractions and geometry, and practicing everyday math concepts without requiring physical supplies. Designed for ease of use in homes and classrooms, it keeps user work saved on the device.
- Virtual math manipulatives
- Number sense tools
- Fraction and geometry exploration
- Interactive lesson tools
- Touch-first controls
- Work saved on device
- No accounts or ads
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Turn abstract math into something learners can see, touch, and understand—without storing bins of classroom supplies. Manipulatives gives families, homeschool educators, and teachers a polished collection of virtual math tools for lessons, homework, demonstrations, and open-ended exploration. No accounts, ads, or distracting game mechanics—just responsive manipulatives ready whenever you need to make the math visible. BUILD NUMBER SENSE - Math Bars - Hundred Chart - Ten Frames - Rekenrek - Linking Cubes - Two-Color Counters EXPLORE FRACTIONS AND GEOMETRY - Fraction Tiles - Pattern Blocks - Tangrams - Geoboard - Shape Builder MORE TOOLS FOR EVERYDAY LESSONS Explore probability, time, money, temperature, drawing, and more with focused interactive tools. DESIGNED FOR TEACHING - Move, group, rotate, snap, draw, and reset with touch-first controls - Use each tool with your own lesson—there is no required curriculum or fixed path - Return to your work later—each tool keeps its most recent setup on your device - Built for iPhone and iPad TRY FIVE TOOLS FREE Math Bars, Hundred Chart, Ten Frames, Dice Roller, and Clock are included free. Monthly and annual Manipulatives Pro subscriptions unlock the complete library, with a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Prefer to pay once? The separate lifetime purchase unlocks Pro permanently with no renewal. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No advertising. No analytics or third-party tracking. Lesson work stays on your device. A parent or guardian can optionally send support feedback and add an email address if they want a reply. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The lifetime option is a non-consumable purchase and does not renew. Manage subscriptions in Apple Account settings and restore purchases in the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://manipulatives.app/privacy
Block Numbers
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Block Numbers helps children aged 3-6 discover numbers by playing with colourful 3D blocks. Everything is built for small hands: big touch targets, simple drag and drop, and no reading required, so kids can play on their own. WHAT IS INSIDE • 50 levels — drop blocks into glowing slots and learn to count from 1 to 9 • Matching — merge blocks to build the target number and carry it to the clouds • Missing Number — drag the right number into the gap in a sequence • Balance — even out the toy scale and discover more, less and equal • Free Play — no rules, just building and decorating blocks SKILLS PRACTISED Number recognition, one-to-one counting, ordering, comparing and simple addition. FOR PARENTS • No ads at all. No ad network, no tracking and no analytics SDK • No personal data is collected and no account is needed • Works fully offline, no internet connection required • The first levels are free. One optional one-time purchase opens all 50 levels, the 4 mini games and every extra theme — there is no subscription • The purchase and any outbound link sit behind a parental gate • 10 interface languages, with right-to-left layout for Arabic Soft sounds, calm colours and a pace set by the child. No timers, no losing screens, no score pressure — just exploring.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Manipulatives at 16.4 against Block Numbers's 18.0. 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
Both are free to download. Manipulatives sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Block Numbers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Manipulatives | Block Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fractelle Inc | SERDAR ERCENK |
In-app purchases
Manipulatives
- Manipulatives Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Manipulatives Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Manipulatives Pro Lifetime$99.99
Block Numbers
- Full Game$1.99





