Comparison

Soroban Abacus Dojo vs Abacus+

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

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About

Soroban Abacus Dojo

Features
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A real abacus you flick with your finger. The beads click into place right on screen. From basic practice to mental math training, you can keep it all going in one place. The menu is laid out like a dojo. - Abacus practice: flick beads freely on a 13-rod board - Flash anzan: add up numbers that flash one after another - Column addition: work through stacked numbers - Read-aloud: solve along with the spoken calls - Grading exams: take on 10 questions and rank up - Records: track your streak and accuracy on a graph Problems adjust to your level, from beginner up to advanced ranks. Every day of practice stays in your record. No ads. No network. One-time purchase. Available in English and Japanese.

About

Abacus+

Features
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Abacus+ is a trainer for practicing abacus calculation. If you are just starting out, the app includes lessons that explain how to count on the abacus. Then move on to practice. Lessons Short, clear lessons show how the abacus works and how to count on it. Trainer Set up your practice to match your level and goals: - number digit length, from simple to more complex examples; - alternating paired numbers to practice techniques; - display speed, so you can find a comfortable pace and gradually speed up; - carries through 5 and 10, to train the hardest operations separately. Who it's for Kids and adults learning the abacus, practicing mental arithmetic, or keeping their counting skills sharp. Practice at your own pace, whenever it suits you, and come back every day.

Screenshots

Soroban Abacus Dojo4 screens
Abacus+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Abacus+ at Free against Soroban Abacus Dojo's $0.49. Soroban Abacus Dojo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26). On 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

Abacus+ is free to download; Soroban Abacus Dojo costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Soroban Abacus Dojo versus Abacus+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoroban Abacus DojoAbacus+
Price$0.49Free — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersatoshi amasakiAleksandr Govorukhin

In-app purchases

None

Soroban Abacus Dojo

No in-app purchases

None

Abacus+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Soroban Abacus Dojo free?
Soroban Abacus Dojo costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is Abacus+ free?
Abacus+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Soroban Abacus Dojo or Abacus+ have ads?
Abacus+ shows ads; Soroban Abacus Dojo does not.

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