Review · Educational · iOS
numDance
Reviewed: 01 Jun 2026
iOS
Pine Entertainment · 2016
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
44
Risk (RIS)
7
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
–
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.72 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.03 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
numDance is an innovative puzzle game that challenges players to develop strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and mathematical reasoning. Its core mechanics encourage critical thinking and adaptive learning, making it a strong educational tool. The game's focus on numbers and strategy can enhance cognitive abilities.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.10 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.11 | |
numDance presents minimal risks. While competitive elements like high scores could lead to some social comparison, the game lacks direct social interaction or manipulative design mechanics. The absence of microtransactions, loot boxes, and subscriptions significantly reduces monetization pressure. Content risks are non-existent.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.