Comparison

Soroban Calculation 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

Soroban Calculation

Features
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Move the soroban's beads with your finger to build numbers and get a real feel for calculation. SOROBAN Drag the beads on the on-screen abacus and the current number shows large as you go. Full-featured: you can even choose which column is the ones place (fixed-point marker). Clear, undo, and toggle the result display β€” use it as freely as a calculator. PRACTICE Pick a grade (10 kyu, easiest, through 1 kyu, hardest) and a type β€” addition & subtraction, multiplication, or division β€” then solve 10 questions. The abacus board stays on screen, so you can move real beads while you work. Each answer is checked the moment you enter it, with a full score at the end. RECORDS Every practice run is saved automatically β€” date, grade, type, and number correct. A perfect score gets its own special mark. Seeing your progress makes it easier to keep going. WHO IT'S FOR Kids currently learning soroban, and kids just starting out. Adults who want to practice calculation or mental arithmetic in spare moments. Parents who want to explore numbers together with their kids. FEATURES No ads, no in-app purchases. No account required, and no personal information (like your name) is collected. Supports dark mode, and displays in both Japanese and English. Problems are not a strict reproduction of any official soroban certification exam's standards β€” use grades as a general guide only.

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 Calculation4 screens
Abacus+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Soroban Calculation at none against Abacus+'s shown. Soroban Calculation also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soroban Calculation ships an update every 3 days, Abacus+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Soroban Calculation versus Abacus+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoroban CalculationAbacus+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better26
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmart ConnectionsAleksandr Govorukhin

In-app purchases

None

Soroban Calculation

No in-app purchases

None

Abacus+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Soroban Calculation free?
Soroban Calculation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Abacus+ free?
Abacus+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Soroban Calculation or Abacus+ have ads?
Abacus+ shows ads; Soroban Calculation does not.
Which is updated more often, Soroban Calculation or Abacus+?
Soroban Calculation ships an update every 3 days, and Abacus+ every 9 days. Most recently, Soroban Calculation was updated on October 29, 2026 and Abacus+ on October 31, 2026.

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