The calculator that asks the questions.
Glimpy gives children a quiet place to practise mental arithmetic. No points chase, no busy game layer—just short rounds, clear feedback and a little lanternfish that lights up when the answer is right.
Ages 5–9 · first 100 problems free · no subscription · no ads
GLIMPY
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Five problems. The whole Glimpy feeling.
Start, answer and get immediate feedback. The browser demo repeats five fixed problems; the app turns that same calm loop into fresh ten-problem rounds matched to the selected level.
5fixed problems in this demo
10problems in every app round
- Start calmly.One tap begins a short, focused round.
- Answer simply.Large number keys keep attention on the calculation.
- Learn immediately.Glimpy celebrates correct answers and reveals the solution after mistakes.
Five levels. Clear progress. Focused repetition.
Glimpy grows from first sums to mixed arithmetic. Parents see progress at a glance, and missed problems become the next focused practice round.
- 5LevelsFrom first sums to mixed arithmetic.
- 4OperationsAddition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Mistake?Practise it againTurn difficult problems into a focused follow-up round.
Less distraction. More room to understand.
Maths stays on the device.
- No account
- No advertising or tracking
- No analytics SDK
- No network connection required for practice
Good to know.
- Who is Glimpy for?
- Glimpy is designed for children aged 5 to 9 who are beginning or consolidating basic mental arithmetic.
- What can children practise?
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division across five levels. Individual times tables can also be selected for focused practice.
- How much does it cost?
- The first 100 problems are free. Full access is a one-time in-app purchase. Additional child profiles are available as separate one-time purchases. There is no subscription.
- Does Glimpy collect data?
- The app has no accounts, ads, analytics or tracking. Profiles, settings and learning progress stay locally on the device. Purchases are handled by Apple.
- Which language does the app use?
- The interface and parent guide are in English. The child-facing practice is largely numeric and requires very little reading.
- Is the web demo the full app?
- No. The demo intentionally repeats the same five problems. The iPhone and iPad app contains the levels, full practice rounds, progress statistics, mistake practice and profiles.