NineGaps
By Jenny Bristol,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
Common Sense Media Reviewers
Race against time to place numbers in equations grid.
A Lot or a Little?
What you will—and won't—find in this app.
Where to Download
Videos and Photos
NineGaps
Community Reviews
There aren't any parent reviews yet. Be the first to review this title.
What’s It About?
NINEGAPS challenges kids to solve a grid of six equations as fast as they can by dragging numbers to fill empty spaces. Kids must place numbers so each vertical and horizontal equation is correct. Equations include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Five levels accommodate a range of players. When kids complete each equation in the grid, they hear a chime for correct or a horn for incorrect.
Is It Any Good?
NineGaps is a fast-paced, entertaining math game in whch kids try to solve a grid of equations as fast as they can by dragging numbers into gaps. The rules are simple and multiple levels provide different challenges. Kids can try to beat their previous times on each level and improve their arithmetic skills. Other than choosing the playing level, no customization -- such as choosing operations for each puzzle -- is possible.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Encourage your child to consider alternate solutions to the equations in NineGaps; their first answer may not be the one that solves the puzzle.
Model problem-solving strategies by thinking aloud. Kids learn from your example.
App Details
- Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
- Subjects: Math: addition, multiplication, subtraction
- Skills: Thinking & Reasoning: problem solving, solving puzzles, strategy
- Pricing structure: Paid
- Release date: February 29, 2012
- Category: Educational Games
- Publisher: Quadion Technologies
- Version: 1.4
- Minimum software requirements: iOS 4.2 or later
- Last updated: August 22, 2016
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update.
Suggest an Update
Where to Download
Our Editors Recommend
Tools to Turn Your Kid into a Math and Science Pro
Best Math Games, Websites, and Apps for Kids
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate