Comparison

Starfall Numbers vs FlipJoke

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

Head to head
About

Starfall Numbers

This app uses interactive activities and songs to help children learn number recognition and counting skills. It connects numbers to real-world objects and introduces basic math concepts for early learners.

Highlights
  • Number symbol and value recognition
  • Counting activities
  • Interactive introductions for numbers 0-100
  • Coin counting and math expressions
  • 15 animated math songs
  • Closed captioning for songs
Features
Currently charting
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Explore numbers through the magic of curiosity and the power of motivation: the Starfall way! With this app, your child will learn to recognize number symbols and values by connecting them to real-world objects (such as 1 sun, 5 fingers, and 10 toes). Your child will then apply these concepts with counting activities and songs! Starfall Numbers includes interactive introductions for numbers 0-20, 25, 50, and 100. Counting activities introduce coins, math symbols, and simple expressions while building counting skills from 0 to 100 in entertaining and practical ways. Your child will also enjoy singing along with 15 Starfall math songs! Counting song favorites and calendar concepts are animated playfully, with a closed caption option to display song lyrics. Each activity and song reinforces simple language and basic vocabulary, making this app an excellent choice for pre-readers, emerging readers, and English language learners alike.

About

FlipJoke

This app offers a curated collection of clean, age-appropriate jokes for children and families. It features beautifully illustrated jokes with optional explanations and audio narration, providing a safe and engaging humor experience without ads or distractions.

Highlights
  • Clean and age-appropriate jokes
  • Beautifully illustrated jokes
  • Optional explanations for wordplay
  • Audio narration for jokes
  • Save favorite jokes
  • Daily joke reminders
Features
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FlipJoke - Clean, Clever Jokes for Kids & Families FlipJoke is a thoughtfully designed joke app made just for kids and the adults who laugh with them. Every joke in FlipJoke is: -Clean & age-appropriate -Beautifully illustrated -Carefully curated for real laughs (not groans) -No ads. No distractions. Just joyful humor you can trust. Why parents love FlipJoke -Safe by design — no ads, no tracking, no inappropriate content -Premium illustrations — colorful, storybook-style art on every joke -Built for kids — simple navigation, big visuals, friendly interactions -Optional explanations — helps kids understand wordplay and build language skills -Audio narration — jokes can be read aloud for early readers or shared laughs FlipJoke feels more like a digital joke book than an endless feed. How it works -Flip through jokes one page at a time -Swipe to reveal the punchline -Save favorites for later laughs -Turn on daily joke reminders for a smile a day Perfect for: -Car rides -Quiet time -Bedtime giggles -Sharing jokes with friends and family A one-time purchase you can feel good about FlipJoke is a single, upfront purchase — no subscriptions, no in-app ads, no surprise charges. Just high-quality content your family can enjoy again and again. Designed with care. FlipJoke was created by a parent-led team focused on: -Quality over quantity -Humor that brings people together -Experiences kids can enjoy independently or with adults FlipJoke - Flip through laughs together.

Screenshots

Starfall Numbers4 screens
FlipJoke4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlipJoke at 100% against Starfall Numbers's 25%. FlipJoke also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 months) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). Starfall Numbers's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Starfall Numbers costs $4.99 and FlipJoke $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Starfall Numbers ships an update every 11 months, FlipJoke every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Starfall Numbers versus FlipJoke: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarfall NumbersFlipJoke
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating3.2 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarfall Education FoundationCurio Labs LLC

Customer experience

Starfall Numbers

All ratings35 ratings
Positive51.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative68.8%

FlipJoke

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Starfall Numbers

No in-app purchases

None

FlipJoke

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Starfall Numbers free?
Starfall Numbers costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlipJoke free?
FlipJoke costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Starfall Numbers or FlipJoke have ads?
Neither Starfall Numbers nor FlipJoke shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Starfall Numbers or FlipJoke?
Starfall Numbers ships an update every 11 months, and FlipJoke every 4 days. Most recently, Starfall Numbers was updated on October 14, 2026 and FlipJoke on September 29, 2026.

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