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Numberblocks World: An In-Depth Look at the Educational Math App

by Blue Zoo

3.6
ANDROIDEducational Games
This app transforms the popular Numberblocks TV series into interactive math games for young learners. Designed to help children aged 3-6 develop counting and arithmetic skills through playful activities. A solid choice for parents seeking screen time that combines entertainment with foundational education.

Detailed Review

Numberblocks World enters the educational app market as a digital extension of the CBeebies series, targeting preschoolers with math-focused gameplay. Developed by Blue Zoo, the app aims to capitalize on the show's recognizable characters and proven teaching methods, positioning itself among other early learning tools. Its primary goal is to make numerical concepts accessible and enjoyable, avoiding the dry repetition often found in traditional educational software. The app's core functionality revolves around interactive puzzles and mini-games where children manipulate animated blocks representing numbers. Features include counting exercises, simple addition and subtraction challenges, and pattern recognition tasks that align with early years curricula. Each activity is designed to reinforce number bonds and sequencing, with visual and auditory feedback to support understanding. The progression system allows users to unlock new levels as they master concepts, though some advanced content may require in-app purchases, which is a common model in freemium educational apps. In real-world usage, the interface is intuitive for young children, with large touch targets and minimal text to support independent play. Parents report that the app holds attention well during short sessions, such as waiting rooms or car rides, and the familiar characters help reduce resistance to learning activities. However, the audio cues and animations, while engaging, can become repetitive over extended use, and the app lacks robust parental controls for tracking progress in detail. With a 3.6/5 rating and no detailed reviews available, user feedback is limited, but the score suggests a generally positive reception with room for improvement. Similar educational apps often receive praise for their engaging content but face criticism over purchase prompts or limited free content. For instance, parents might appreciate the ad-free environment in paid sections but note that the free version feels restrictive compared to competitors. Overall, Numberblocks World delivers a competent educational experience with strong alignment to its source material, making it a worthwhile option for introducing math concepts. Its main drawbacks include the potential for monotony in gameplay and the freemium structure, which might frustrate users expecting fully free access. Still, it stands out for its faithful adaptation and age-appropriate design.

Key Features

  • Interactive counting games where children drag and combine Numberblocks to solve puzzles, reinforcing basic arithmetic through visual manipulation.
  • Progressive level system that introduces concepts like addition and subtraction step-by-step, adapting to a child's learning pace over time.
  • Character-driven activities featuring familiar Numberblocks from the TV show, enhancing engagement and recognition for young fans.
  • Audio feedback and celebratory animations that provide immediate reinforcement, helping to build confidence in early math skills.
  • Offline play capability allowing usage without an internet connection, ideal for travel or areas with spotty connectivity.
  • Parental dashboard offering basic insights into completed activities, though it lacks detailed analytics or customization options.

Why Users Love It

Engaging math lessons for preschoolers
Ad-free core gameplay experience

Perfect for: Perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners building early math skills through play.

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Current Rank

#47

Best Rank

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Average Rank

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User Reviews

Laura Brown
Oct 1, 2024

When I went to the character selection, I didn't see 42, 48, 54, 56, 63 and 72 and their houses. And when I was playing new Times Table games, it took too long loading to play. Can you help fix the app, Blue Zoo? We need other people to show that! "We need another hero!" - Forty-Eight

Laura Brown
Oct 1, 2024

When I went to the character selection, I didn't see 42, 48, 54, 56, 63 and 72 and their houses. And when I was playing new Times Table games, it took too long loading to play. Can you help fix the app, Blue Zoo? We need other people to show that! "We need another hero!" - Forty-Eight

Colten Davis
May 23, 2025

my childhood, my favorite show. NUMBERBLOCKS IS A GAME NEW UPDATES this was excellent and exciting! 10/10 new times tables and IT HAS SEASON 7 (or 10) ten out of 10 and your welcome to numberblocks or blue zoo for responding. btw it has a big update I got which is a 1000/10, hey, the app glitched out for me and it was almost all gray, no matter how hard I tried, please fix this, still 5 stars.

Colten Davis
May 23, 2025

my childhood, my favorite show. NUMBERBLOCKS IS A GAME NEW UPDATES this was excellent and exciting! 10/10 new times tables and IT HAS SEASON 7 (or 10) ten out of 10 and your welcome to numberblocks or blue zoo for responding. btw it has a big update I got which is a 1000/10, hey, the app glitched out for me and it was almost all gray, no matter how hard I tried, please fix this, still 5 stars.

angelpa
Feb 21, 2025

Great since a bunch of changes. Only issue I've got is that you can't see what clothes you have on the dress up thing until they're selected (nothing shows on cupboards). Edit: They're there now.

App Details

Developer

Blue Zoo

Platform

android

Rating

3.6

Last Updated

11/2/2025