Numbio team · Updated November 1, 2026
Key takeaways
Numbio is a dedicated mental math trainer for iPhone and iPad.
It drills 8 operations and 8 number types, with times tables up to 20×20 and 48 tricks.
Curriculum apps teach concepts. Numbio builds speed. They work well together.
What is Numbio? Numbio is a mental math trainer for iPhone and iPad that helps kids and adults calculate faster in their head, with drills, 48 step-by-step tricks, timed tests and number games.
Numbio vs typical math apps
| Feature | Numbio | Other apps |
|---|---|---|
| Built for mental math speedMost apps we checked teach a curriculum or train general brain skills. | Yes | No |
| Squares, roots and the rule of three as speed drillsCurriculum apps teach them as school topics. Numbio drills them for speed. | Yes | Partly |
| Times tables up to 20×20Duolingo stops at 9×9 and Prodigy at 12×12. | Yes | Partly |
| Build your own exercise setsIn most apps we checked, the app or a teacher picks the exercises. | Yes | Partly |
| Tricks with practice48 tricks, each explained step by step and then drilled. | Yes | No |
| Answer by voice or handwritingOf the apps we checked, only IXL advertises handwritten answers. | Yes | No |
| Exercises read aloudKhan Academy and Elevate’s math games don’t read exercises aloud. | Yes | No |
| Timed tests ranked by age groupElevate and Peak also compare you with your age group. | Yes | Partly |
| Number gamesSudoku, Mini Sudoku, Magic Square and Number Hunt. | Yes | Yes |
| Streaks and daily goalsCommon in learning apps. Numbio adds a 60-day challenge. | Yes | Yes |
| Full school curriculumDuolingo, Prodigy, Khan Academy and IXL teach the curriculum. Numbio trains speed. | No | Yes |
| Video lessonsKhan Academy and IXL teach with videos. Numbio explains with steps and examples. | No | Partly |
We compared Numbio with Duolingo, Elevate, Peak, Prodigy, Khan Academy, IXL, Mathemagics and King of Math, using each company’s own website and App Store listing, checked on October 31, 2026.
What you get with Numbio
Drill any operation, your way
Learn 48 tricks, then practice each one
Answer with the keypad, your voice or handwriting
LilTooth18
Dec 16, 2025
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United States
“I am an almost 30 year old… Practicing these sets 5 times a day for 2 weeks has already improved my ability!”
Melody_lover4evr
Jul 15, 2026
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United States
“My daughter has learned to be faster with her multiplication and she loves this app.”
Yerky30000
Feb 26, 2026
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United States
“This is a very good app for improving base arithmetic speeds has 4 difficulty and teaches strategy for faster math…”
julesarkansas
Aug 27, 2025
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United States
“I was looking for a way to do mental math faster… This is a fun, helpful and also beautiful app.”
PCK_1977
Oct 31, 2025
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United States
“My son needed some extra help grilling his basic math and this has been great. He and I have been having competitions and he’s getting into it.”
Smithie jr
Dec 10, 2025
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United States
“I just wanted to find an app to strengthen my mental math abilities and this app is by far the best one I’ve found.”
