Comparison

Numbuko vs ChessMonitor

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

Head to head
About

Numbuko

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Numbuko is a colourful and creative way for children to explore number patterns. Informed by research at the University of Edinburgh, UK, Numbuko squares are like many colour rods used in mathematics, but can magically change colour according to the number attached, giving children interactive feedback. Unlike ‘drill and practice’ apps, Numbuko lets children explore number relationships, such as addition, subtraction, fractions, odd and even, and tens and units. Features • Explore fundamental maths concepts for numbers 1-99 • Build and share creative patterns • Add/Remove colour - Encourage predictions • Add/Remove division lines between squares - Encourage/Discourage counting • Save configurations • Find out about the background research Numbuko aims for children to freely explore independently and learn through talk with an adult

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ChessMonitor

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ChessMonitor is your complete chess preparation and analytics platform. Prepare smarter. Analyze deeper. Improve faster. ALL YOUR GAMES IN ONE PLACE Connect your Chess.com and Lichess accounts or even upload your own games to unlock powerful analysis tools. Explore your openings, review past performances, and understand your strengths and weaknesses in one unified dashboard. ACCESS BILLIONS OF ONLINE GAMES Search players across platforms and prepare specifically for your next opponent. Bookmark players, study their openings, and discover patterns in their playing style. ULTRA DATABASE - 10 MILLION GAMES Check out our large collection of over-the-board, correspondence, and tournament games. Study legends like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, or research local tournament opponents. STOCKFISH 18 Use the latest Stockfish 18, the strongest chess engine in the world, on your phone. Get the best evaluations whether you’re reviewing critical moments or preparing opening lines. AND MUCH MORE TO IMPROVE YOUR CHESS Opponent statistics, preparation tools, opening explorers, performance tracking and progress insights as well as player bookmarks and much more. Whether you’re preparing for your next tournament, studying your rivals, or simply trying to improve, ChessMonitor gives you the tools professionals use: all in one place on your phone. Level up your chess preparation with real data. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.chessmonitor.com/privacy

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Numbuko at none against ChessMonitor's 2. ChessMonitor's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 108 months) and device support.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Numbuko ships an update every 108 months, ChessMonitor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Numbuko versus ChessMonitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumbukoChessMonitor
Price—Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 108 monthsMonthly — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew ManchesChessMonitor UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

In-app purchases

None

Numbuko

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ChessMonitor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Numbuko free?
Pricing for Numbuko is not currently listed on the App Store.
Is ChessMonitor free?
ChessMonitor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, Numbuko or ChessMonitor?
Numbuko ships an update every 108 months, and ChessMonitor monthly. Most recently, Numbuko was updated on October 26, 2026 and ChessMonitor on October 30, 2026.

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