Fourte
By Christy Matte,
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Simple, tough math puzzler is fun, heavy on ads.
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What’s It About?
FOURTE has a simple premise: Take four numbers and the basic operators (plus, minus, multiply, divide, and parentheses), and create a math expression that returns the correct answer. But numbers can be combined in any way (e.g., 4 and 5 can become 45) and there's no other guidance to get you started. It requires a strong set of math facts, an understanding of the order of operations, and the patience to keep playing around until you find the solution. Once you get it right, you move on to the next problem. There are two modes: Endless allows you to keep solving puzzles at your own pace, while Timed gives you 90 seconds to solve as many as possible. There are different colored themes you can unlock for meeting certain milestones like completing a certain number of puzzles in a day, and an in-app purchase will remove ads.
Is It Any Good?
If you like math and you enjoy a little challenge, you can't go wrong here. Fourte is addictive, infuriating, and rewarding all at once. The interface makes it easy to shuffle numbers and operators around until you get the right answer. The quantity of ads is frustrating, but the $0.99 price tag to remove them isn't all that expensive. It's a simple, casual time-killer that also involves math skills, so number-lovers will likely enjoy it, but it's definitely best for older kids and adults.
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App Details
- Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
- Subjects: Math: addition, arithmetic, division, equations, multiplication, subtraction
- Skills: Thinking & Reasoning: solving puzzles, strategy
- Pricing structure: Free (in-app purchase of $.99 will remove ads)
- Release date: June 20, 2017
- Category: Educational Games
- Publisher: Jambav, Inc
- Version: 1.0.2
- Minimum software requirements: iOS 8.0 or later; Android 4.0 and up
- Last updated: June 28, 2017
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