Little Digits

Little Digits is a fun educational app that teaches children about numbers by putting a new spin on finger counting

July 2012

Using the iPad multi-touch screen, Little Digits displays number characters by detecting how many fingers you put down. Children can learn to associate the number on the screen with the number of fingers they place down, whilst enjoying the unique characters and animations of the Little Digits world.

There are also games that introduce small addition and subtraction calculations, where you can work out the answer using the same multi-touch finger detection.

This is an app that will grow with your child’s numerical understanding. Not only can they discover numbers through initial independent play, you can also play collaboratively with your child, each putting fingers down to count and work out calculations together. Then when your child is ready, they can work out the answers for themselves, using their own little digits!

Little Digits was awarded Editors’ Choice by Apple in the App Store.

In 2017 I rebuilt the app in Unity, adding better animations, multiple languages and new game modes. Read more here.