Meet the Soroban
Learn the beam, rods, upper and lower beads, place value, and how a number takes shape.
A realistic Japanese abacus in your pocket, paired with a structured course that teaches number sense, calculation techniques, and mental math one movement at a time.
Coming to iPhone and iPad

Lessons connect explanation, animated demonstration, guided bead movement, independent practice, and a short quiz.
Learn the beam, rods, upper and lower beads, place value, and how a number takes shape.
Replay demonstrations step by step, adjust speed, and use ghost beads while the technique is new.
Build numbers, recognize values, work through arithmetic, and use layered hints when needed.
Train speed, accuracy, Friends of 5 and 10, carrying, borrowing, daily challenges, and Flash Anzan.





Tap or slide beads, clear the frame, undo and redo movements, and switch supported frame styles.
Move forward or backward through each technique and replay at a comfortable speed.
Number recognition, build-a-number, arithmetic, Speed Round, Daily Challenge, Custom Practice, and Flash Anzan.
VoiceOver bead actions, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion, high contrast, labels, icons, and haptics support different learners.
Track mastery, accuracy, lesson progress, streaks, and achievements without creating an account.
No analytics, advertising, tracking, backend, camera, microphone, photos, location, contacts, or notifications.
Abacus works offline and collects no data. Apple handles the optional one-time Pro purchase and App Store update lookup. QnSub does not receive your lesson or practice history.
Abacus is being prepared for iPhone and iPad.