Comparison

FlashAnzan vs Abacus

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

Head to head
About

FlashAnzan

Features
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Practice flash anzan (flash mental arithmetic) in the same format as the Japanese grading examβ€”and climb the ranks. GRADED MODE (30 RANKS, KYU 10 TO DAN 20) Each rank uses the exam's total-time format: numbers flash within a fixed total time, you answer 10 problems, and 70 points is a pass. YOUR GRADE IS KEPT Your best rank is recorded on the device and in iCloud, so it follows you to a new device. ANSWER BY VOICE Type on the number pad, or just say the answer. Speech recognition runs entirely on your deviceβ€”your voice is never sent anywhere. CUSTOM PRACTICE Set digits, count, and display time yourselfβ€”from slow single digits to 3-digit numbers at 0.3 seconds. IPHONE DUO Big numbers when it's open; fold it in half and the question sits above with the number keys below. Close it and keep practicing on the outer screen. IPHONE, IPAD AND MAC Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac, and your grade follows you between them through iCloud. No ads. Available in nine languages: English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, German, Spanish, French and Brazilian Portuguese. Note: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by any certification body.

About

Abacus

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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

FlashAnzan4 screens
Abacus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Abacus at none against FlashAnzan's 1. FlashAnzan's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. FlashAnzan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Abacus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashAnzan ships an update every 3 days, Abacus every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
FlashAnzan versus Abacus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashAnzanAbacus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.0 β€” better26
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaruhiko KishiAleksandr Govorukhin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FlashAnzan

One-time1
  • Unlock All Grades$3.99
None

Abacus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlashAnzan free?
FlashAnzan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Abacus free?
Abacus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlashAnzan or Abacus have ads?
Abacus shows ads; FlashAnzan does not.
Which is updated more often, FlashAnzan or Abacus?
FlashAnzan ships an update every 3 days, and Abacus every 10 days. Most recently, FlashAnzan was updated on October 29, 2026 and Abacus on November 6, 2026.

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