DragonBox

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Game-based math learning apps for children

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At a glance

• Editor score
  Not yet scored
• Pricing
  7-day trial
• Best for
  Game-based early math on mobile
• Free plan
  No
• Adaptive learning
  Yes
• Founded
  2012 · Oslo, Norway
• Facts checked
  19 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Covers number sense, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and multiplication
  • Adaptive multiplication practice adjusts to the child’s level
  • Game progression, puzzles, and rewards encourage continued practice

• Where it doesn't

  • Available only on iOS and Android
  • Full functionality requires a subscription
  • Limited focus on guided lessons and detailed reporting

Our verdict on DragonBox

DragonBox is a series of game-based learning apps for children from early childhood through older school ages. It covers number sense, addition and subtraction, long operations with big numbers, multiplication, algebra, and geometry. The apps use interactive gameplay, puzzles, exploration, manipulable number characters called Nooms, rewards, and progression to present mathematical concepts. DragonBox is operated within the Kahoot! platform and is available on iOS and Android mobile devices.

Breadth is the main strength. Younger learners can work with Nooms, addition, and subtraction, while other activities introduce long addition and subtraction with big numbers. Algebra gameplay covers linear equations, and geometry activities use shapes and Euclidean proofs. Multiplication includes more than 20 mini-games, with adaptive practice that adjusts to the child’s level. That range makes DragonBox suitable for families looking for multiple math topics in a game-oriented mobile collection rather than a single narrowly focused practice app.

Access is subscription-based for full functionality, with a seven-day free trial and limited free access available in some apps. The published product details do not center on a stable DragonBox-specific paid amount, so buyers should review access for the particular app or subscription they want. DragonBox is a good fit for children who respond to exploration, rewards, and game progression on mobile. It is less suitable for households seeking desktop access, a strongly lesson-led curriculum, or detailed progress reporting as the primary experience.

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• ReflexA focused web program for building elementary math fact fluency through adaptive practice.7.0

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