Learn Maya Numbers vs Universal Numbers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn Maya Numbers
Explore the ancient Maya numeral system alongside modern decimal numbers. This app visually compares both positional notations, highlighting their unique place-value systems. It converts Maya numbers up to 1,279,999,999 into their decimal equivalents.
- Simultaneous display of Maya and decimal numbers
- Visual comparison of place-value systems
- Converts Maya numbers to decimal equivalents
- Supports numbers up to 1,279,999,999
- Explains differences in positional notation
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Both, the Maya numeral system and decimal numbers are positional or place-value notations. There are two major differences: 1. In the decimal system each numeric position has a value that is a power of 10, whereas in the Mays numeral system each numeric position has a value that has a power 20. 2. In the decimal system place values increase from right to left, whereas in the Maya numeral system place values increase from the bottom to the top. This app simultaneously displays user generated Maya numbers and their equivalent decimal values at each place value, as well as the final decimal equivalencies for Maya numbers 1 to 1,279,999,999.
Universal Numbers
This app helps children and language learners understand numbers through visual representation and interactive exploration. It makes number concepts clear by showing place values, quantities, and the logic of large numbers. Practice counting in over 40 languages with pronunciation support.
- Visual number line exploration
- Tap to hear number pronunciation
- Zoom in/out for different counting increments
- Search for specific numbers
- Supports 40+ languages for counting practice
- No ads or data collection
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We believe numbers aren't hard — they just need to be seen the right way. That's why we built Universal Numbers: a simple visual tool that helps children and language learners truly understand numbers, not just recite them. When kids can see a number, hear it, and feel how it breaks apart, the concept clicks. FOR YOUNG LEARNERS: Most children memorize number sequences without ever grasping what they mean. Universal Numbers changes that by making the structure of numbers visible — place values in color, quantities at a glance, and the logic of big numbers made obvious. From 0 to 1,000,000, on a number line they can scroll and zoom themselves. No pressure. No wrong answers. Just numbers that finally make sense. FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS: Counting in a new language is one of the last things that feels truly automatic. Practice numbers in English, Spanish, or French — or any of 40+ languages and dialects available — at whatever pace you choose. HOW IT WORKS: • Scroll the number line to explore • Tap any number to hear it pronounced • Zoom in or out to count by 5, 10, 100, or more • Search for any specific number instantly • Choose your language and Apple system voice RANGE: 0 to 1,000,000 LANGUAGES FOR PRACTICE: Explore how numbers are spelled, written, and pronounced in dozens of languages and dialects — without changing your device language. In some, even the numerals look different. Pronunciation plays wherever your device has a matching voice installed, and the language list keeps growing as Apple adds support. PRIVACY: No ads. No accounts. No data collection. STAY IN TOUCH: YouTube, TikTok, X: @GamifyItApps www.gamifyitapps.com/contact
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The clearest difference is price: Universal Numbers at Free against Learn Maya Numbers's $0.99. Universal Numbers also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 20 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Universal Numbers is free to download; Learn Maya Numbers costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Universal Numbers holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Numbers has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Learn Maya Numbers's written reviews are positive against 67% of Universal Numbers's.
Learn Maya Numbers ships an update every 20 months, Universal Numbers monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Learn Maya Numbers | Universal Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.9 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Manfred Breede | GamifyIt |
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Learn Maya Numbers
Universal Numbers
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Learn Maya Numbers
No in-app purchases
Universal Numbers
No in-app purchases
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