# TouchCounts vs Ancient Egypt

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TouchCounts at none against Ancient Egypt's 3. TouchCounts also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Ancient Egypt's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 61 months) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 9). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ancient Egypt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. TouchCounts asks for nothing beyond the download.

TouchCounts holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ancient Egypt has 2.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of TouchCounts's written reviews are positive against 85% of Ancient Egypt's.

TouchCounts ships an update every 61 months, Ancient Egypt every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchCounts | Ancient Egypt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchcounts/id897302197/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-egypt-kids-dig-game/id990925764/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 84.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 61 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathalie Sinclair](https://appshunter.io/developer/897302200) | [MagisterApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/705328916) |

## What reviewers say

### TouchCounts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchcounts/id897302197)

This app helps children learn fundamental math concepts like counting, addition, and subtraction through interactive finger gestures and visual exploration. It fosters number sense by allowing kids to create and manipulate numbers, building a strong foundation for arithmetic.

**Highlights:** Interactive counting and arithmetic, Finger gesture-based learning, Develops number sense, Explores ordinality and cardinality, Supports addition and subtraction, Foundations for division and multiplication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ancient Egypt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-egypt-kids-dig-game/id990925764)

This educational game allows young children to explore ancient Egypt, excavate hidden treasures, and reconstruct artifacts. It features detailed graphics and animations, making learning about Egyptian history fun and engaging for kids aged 2-5.

**Highlights:** Excavate to find secret rooms, Discover hidden treasures, Clean and reconstruct artifacts, Learn about ancient Egypt, Detailed graphics and animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Play all MagisterApp games | $6.99 | per month |
| Play all MagisterApp games | $39.99 | per year |
| Archaeologist - Full Version | $3.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun
- 👍 Educational
- 🤩 Engaging for kids
- 🧠 Informative
- 💡 Encourages learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Levels can be completed quickly
- 📖 Text content too advanced for young kids
- 🔊 Annoying audio/sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Progression issues after purchasing
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- More free levels
- Simplified text for younger players
- Additional content/levels
- Customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchCounts free?

TouchCounts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ancient Egypt free?

Ancient Egypt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TouchCounts or Ancient Egypt?

TouchCounts is rated higher. TouchCounts averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Ancient Egypt averages 4.3 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do TouchCounts or Ancient Egypt have ads?

Neither TouchCounts nor Ancient Egypt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TouchCounts or Ancient Egypt?

TouchCounts ships an update every 61 months, and Ancient Egypt every 4 months. Most recently, TouchCounts was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ancient Egypt on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*