# Soroban Training

> Education

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1519658576](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1519658576)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1519658576`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jumpei Adachi
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (177 ratings)
- **Version:** 20260613
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-13
- **First published:** 2020-06-23
- **Size:** 7.94 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soroban-training/id1519658576)
- **Website:** [https://jumpei-adachi.web.app](https://jumpei-adachi.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://jumpei-adachi.web.app/privacy\_policy/soroban.html](https://jumpei-adachi.web.app/privacy_policy/soroban.html)

## Description

Soroban Training is a touch-screen abacus simulator designed for learning and practicing the Japanese soroban. You can freely play with an on-screen abacus to build familiarity with bead movement and place value.

You can also generate custom problems to work through, enabling practice that can complement hands-on use with a real abacus. Perfect for students, educators, or anyone looking to improve speed and accuracy in mental math.

## Rankings

- #108,892 — Overall

## Review summary

Users broadly praise Soroban Training as a solid, customizable tool for learning and practicing the Soroban, with a gamified workflow and useful progress tracking. The app shines in its flexibility, practice options, and ad-removal choice. Common drawbacks include missing onboarding, the recurring issue of not being able to solve the second problem, occasional lag, and requests for more color options or additional training modes. Many long-time users view it as a go-to training app, with some desiring a Mac version.

### Pros

- Effective tool for learning and practicing Soroban.
- Highly customizable with multiple practice options and progression (kyu) for different levels.
- Strong practice consistency with time tracking and best times.
- Ad-free option and ability to remove ads via purchase.
- Engaging, game-like setup and modern UI that users enjoy.

### Cons

- Lacks onboarding/instructions, making initial use difficult.
- Cannot answer the second problem (repeated usability issue).
- Occasional lag and reduced responsiveness during runs.
- End-of-set feedback is slow or lacks a quick review of the answer.
- Requests for more color options and other training content (e.g., more modes).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1519658576)