Starfall Numbers vs Zen Caregiving Project
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Zen Caregiving Project
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The Zen Caregiving Project app is a dedicated space for caregivers seeking support, connection, and practical tools to navigate the emotional and physical demands of caregiving. Whether you’re caring for a loved one, supporting a patient, or navigating anticipatory grief, ZCP offers a grounded, accessible approach rooted in mindfulness and compassion. Inside the app, you’ll find: Guided Sessions Short, calming practices designed to help you reset, regulate, and reconnect—whenever you need it. Mini Courses Focused, easy-to-follow learning experiences on topics like self-compassion, grief, burnout, and communication. Live & On-Demand Programs Deeper, transformative programs that provide structure, insight, and ongoing support for your caregiving journey. Support Circles A space to connect with others who understand—through shared experience, reflection, and community. Resources for Real-Life Caregiving Practical tools, reflections, and guidance to help you care for others while also caring for yourself. Caregiving can feel overwhelming and isolating. You don’t have to carry it alone. The Zen Caregiving Project app is here to support you—every step of the way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Zen Caregiving Project at Free against Starfall Numbers's $4.99. Zen Caregiving Project also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). Starfall Numbers's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On 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
Zen Caregiving Project is free to download; Starfall Numbers costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Starfall Numbers ships an update every 11 months, Zen Caregiving Project every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Starfall Numbers | Zen Caregiving Project |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (36 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 371 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Starfall Education Foundation | The Zen Hospice Project |
In-app purchases
Starfall Numbers
No in-app purchases
Zen Caregiving Project
No in-app purchases
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