10 Bead Math vs Manipulatives
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
10 Bead Math
This educational tool simulates a Rekenrek, offering customizable bead rows for problem-solving. It includes features for identifying hidden beads and solving addition/subtraction problems up to 20. Developed with educational research, it supports various color patterns.
- Customizable bead rows (1-10)
- Color pattern selection
- Hidden bead identification
- Addition and subtraction practice
- Adjustable sums and minuends
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A tool similar to the Rekenrek. Options include showing from 1 to 10 rows of 10 beads to use in solving your own problems. Select the color pattern of the beads… traditional 5 Red/5 White; or, show pairs of colors, alternate colors, or all red beads. Two other options include: • identifying the number of beads hidden. That activity may be used with 1 to 10 rows of beads. • solving addition or subtraction problems with sums or minuends to 20. Adjust the sums and minuends as appropriate for learner goals. Developed in conjunction with the NumberSense Project at Augustana College, Rock Island, IL
Manipulatives
This app provides a digital collection of math manipulatives for learners of all ages. It offers interactive tools for building number sense, exploring fractions and geometry, and practicing everyday math concepts without requiring physical supplies. Designed for ease of use in homes and classrooms, it keeps user work saved on the device.
- Virtual math manipulatives
- Number sense tools
- Fraction and geometry exploration
- Interactive lesson tools
- Touch-first controls
- Work saved on device
- No accounts or ads
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When a math idea doesn’t click, show it a different way. Move fraction tiles, slide rekenrek beads, build with base-ten bars, all on the iPhone or iPad you already own. Five tools are free; Manipulatives Pro unlocks all 18. BRING YOUR OWN LESSON Built for parents, homeschool families, teachers and educators, Manipulatives fits into the way you already teach. Model a homework problem, demonstrate an idea to your class, or let a child explore at their own pace. There is no required curriculum, scoring system or distracting game loop. FIVE TOOLS INCLUDED FREE - Math Bars: build and compare quantities; model addition and subtraction. - Ten Frames: arrange counters, recognize quantities and make ten. - Hundred Chart: mark numbers and explore skip-counting patterns. - Dice Roller: roll, count and explore probability. - Clock: move the hands and connect analog and digital time. EXPLORE MORE WITH MANIPULATIVES PRO Unlock the other 13 tools to complete your teaching shelf: - Rekenrek: slide beads to explore groups of five and ten. - Linking Cubes: connect cubes to build and compare quantities. - Two-Color Counters: sort, count and show parts of a whole. - Number Line: place numbers and explore jumps along a line. - Fraction Tiles: compare fractions using tiles and circles. - Pattern Blocks: combine shapes and explore patterns. - Geoboard: stretch bands around pegs to build shapes. - Tangram Canvas: move and rotate pieces to explore geometry. - Shape Builder: construct shapes with rods and connectors. - Money Counting: arrange coins and bills to explore value. - Probability Spinner: change sections and explore chance. - Thermometer: explore temperature and compare scales. - Sketch Pad: draw a model or work through an idea. READY FOR THE NEXT LESSON Touch-first controls keep the focus on the materials. Each tool remembers its most recent setup on your device, so you can return to your work. Sound and haptic feedback can be turned off in Settings. CHOOSE HOW TO UNLOCK PRO Monthly and annual subscriptions unlock the full library; the annual plan includes a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Or choose the separate lifetime purchase for permanent Pro access with one payment and no renewal. All three options unlock the same tools. No purchase is needed to keep using the five free tools. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, advertising, analytics or third-party tracking. Lesson work stays on your device. A parent or guardian can optionally send support feedback and include an email address for a reply. Purchases, external links and parent settings are protected by a grown-up math check. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Apple Account settings. Restore purchases in the app. The lifetime purchase does not renew or expire. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://manipulatives.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Manipulatives at 5.0 against 10 Bead Math's 1.0. Manipulatives also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). 10 Bead Math's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Manipulatives sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. 10 Bead Math asks for nothing beyond the download.
Manipulatives holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manipulatives has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
10 Bead Math ships an update every 9 months, Manipulatives every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 10 Bead Math | Manipulatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Classroom Focused Software | Fractelle Inc |
Customer experience
10 Bead Math
Manipulatives
In-app purchases
10 Bead Math
No in-app purchases
Manipulatives
- Manipulatives Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Manipulatives Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Manipulatives Pro Lifetime$99.99
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