BabyCounting

The BabyCounting app has eight different games that teach counting skills. When you play the games you’ll work on identifying numbers, putting them in the correct order, counting up and counting down. The games are simple. Tap numbers on a number line in order going smallest to biggest and vice versa. Listen for a number and then tap on the one you heard. Put a missing number in the correct spot on a number line. Count a group of objects and then tap the number that shows how many. Play a guessing game where you tap on numbers and work with the clues “greater than” or “less than” until you find the secret number. Make a helicopter fly by tapping on numbers.

The games all deal with the number 0-9 and the skills they teach are basic, but important. A couple of the games seem very similar but you do get eight games for your money. My only real issue with BabyCounting is the narration. During the games a dog and cat will pop on and off the screen to give you instructions. They are cute characters but some of the words and phrases they use sound a bit stilted. The English used in the app doesn’t always flow smoothly.  If you’re going to work with your child until they’re used to the app and know how to play this might not be a big deal. Finally, I think BabyCounting is better for young preschoolers than babies. But if you have a baby who knows her numbers please send me whatever brain food you’re feeding her.  I’ll feed some of it to my little gal and then eat the leftovers.

Price when Reviewed: $1.99

Seller: TeamFourStudio

Disclosure: I received a free copy of this app for review purposes.