Comparison

HB Auditory Memory vs Number ID PLUS

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

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About

HB Auditory Memory

This educational app helps students improve auditory memory, closure, and comprehension skills through engaging, multi-level missions. Players assist characters in saving MemoryTown from a forgetful villain by completing various listening activities.

Highlights
  • Auditory memory training
  • Auditory closure exercises
  • Comprehension skill development
  • Memory for Numbers
  • Memory for Words
  • Memory for Details
  • Auditory Closure
  • Memory for WH Information
Features
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HearBuilder is available for all users—families, educators, therapists, schools, and districts. Anyone witha HearBuilder subscription can access the full program. Join Recall Agents Kim and Joey as they race to save MemoryTown from the mischievous Dr. Forgetsit. Students strengthen auditory memory, closure, and comprehension skills through engaging missions that make learning feel like an adventure. Each multi‑level task in HearBuilder Auditory Memory sends students on a new challenge to outsmart Dr. Forgetsit. The humorous storylines and interactive activities keep learners motivated while they build essential skills for recalling verbal information. Program Features HearBuilder Auditory Memory teaches key strategies for remembering important information and includes five essential listening activities: • Memory for Numbers (3–7 digits) • Memory for Words (3–5 words organized by syllable) • Memory for Details (1–4 details) • Auditory Closure (Sentence Completion) • Memory for WH Information (2–3 sentences / 2–4 questions) HearBuilder Online (my.hearbuilder.com) • Access all four HearBuilder programs: Following Directions, Phonological Awareness, Auditory Memory, and Sequencing • Monitor progress and track student performance • Individualize each student’s settings and difficulty levels • Add adjustable background noise to increase challenge • Customize and print detailed reports

About

Number ID PLUS

Features
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There are 6 Activity Options: 1) Match numerals with the number word -- A set of numerals in circles will appear spread out on the screen and you'll be shown a number word. -- Match the numeral to the number word by tapping on a numeral in a circle. 2) Tracing Numerals -- set of chips is displayed on the left side of the screen and an outline of the numeral is displayed on the White Board. 3) Flash cards -- A numeral is displayed on the left of the screen and the White Board is displayed. 4) 10 Frames -- A set of chips is displayed in 10 Frames. The White Board is displayed. Chips may be dragged. 5) Domino -- A set of chips is displayed as a Domino. The White Board is displayed. 6) Randomly -- A set of chips is randomly displayed. The White Board is displayed. Chips may be dragged. Options include practicing with numbers 1-10; 1-15; 11-20, and 1-20. You can also select to show a number line or ordered set of number tiles as a tool for matching number word with numeral. Tapping the number word will speak the word and tapping a number in the number line or tiles will speak the number. Designed as part of the Number Sense project at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL

Screenshots

HB Auditory Memory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: HB Auditory Memory at 3 against Number ID PLUS's 1. Number ID PLUS's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HB Auditory Memory ships an update every 3 months, Number ID PLUS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HB Auditory Memory versus Number ID PLUS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHB Auditory MemoryNumber ID PLUS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size242 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuper Duper PublicationsClassroom Focused Software

In-app purchases

None

HB Auditory Memory

No in-app purchases

None

Number ID PLUS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HB Auditory Memory free?
HB Auditory Memory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Number ID PLUS free?
Number ID PLUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HB Auditory Memory or Number ID PLUS have ads?
Neither HB Auditory Memory nor Number ID PLUS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HB Auditory Memory or Number ID PLUS?
HB Auditory Memory ships an update every 3 months, and Number ID PLUS every 2 months. Most recently, HB Auditory Memory was updated on October 31, 2026 and Number ID PLUS on October 26, 2026.

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