Shifu PlayShifu Plugo Count App-Based Math Game

Shifu PlayShifu Plugo Count is an app-based math game kit for children aged 4 to 10. Its story-led challenges cover counting, sequences, place value and arithmetic, with the physical play pieces used alongside a compatible phone or tablet.

At a glance

Story-based, app-led challenges are advertised across five games and more than 250 progressive levels.
The listed topics include counting, sequences, place value and arithmetic practice.
The game kit is listed as unpowered and requires no batteries, but gameplay depends on an app and a compatible device.

Price

$26.99Save 40%

Reference price: ~~$44.99~~

Price checked: Nov 13, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines physical number pieces with on-screen activities, offering a hands-on route into app-based math practice.
Grade selection is described as a way to adjust challenge difficulty for different learning stages.

Cons

A compatible smartphone or tablet is needed to use the app, and the product listing says that device is not included.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Identity
Brand	Shifu
Model	PlugoCount-NewFBA
Recommended age	4 - 10 years
Players	1
Theme	Counting

Learning and play
Educational objective	Improve math skills, including counting, sequences, and place value; enhance comprehension and critical thinking
Games and levels	5 free STEM games with 250+ progressive levels. Adjust difficulty by selecting grade.
Power configuration	Unpowered
Battery requirement	No batteries required
Operation mode	Manual

Dimensions and materials
Dimensions listed	71.1 x 91.4 x 0.3 centimetres
Weight listed	0.78 kg
Material	Plastic

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing says five games have 250+ progressive levels and promotes addition, subtraction and multiplication, while the description also mentions division. The supplied package detail names only “Toy,” whereas the description lists a foldable gamepad, Count Spike, four operators, two sets of digit rings and a help guide. Confirm the selected listing’s exact contents and supported device requirements before buying. It also describes use as app-based, while listing the toy as manual and unpowered. These statements concern different parts of the setup, not evidence of an electronic toy.

What’s in the box

Included

Toy

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Families looking for guided counting and arithmetic activities for a child within the listed 4–10 age range.
Buyers whose child can use a compatible phone or tablet and who want physical number pieces alongside app activities.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a fully screen-free math toy or a kit that works without a compatible phone or tablet.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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The supplied feedback evidence contains only aggregate ratings from a very small sample and no written customer comments. That is too limited to identify dependable strengths, concerns or day-to-day performance for this app-dependent math kit.

Frequently asked questions

Does Plugo Count need batteries?

The listing describes the toy as unpowered and says no batteries are required. The activities are app-based, so a compatible phone or tablet is still needed.

What math topics does it cover?

The listing names counting, sequences, place value and arithmetic, and promotes addition, subtraction and multiplication. The description also mentions division, so confirm which activities are available in the selected version.

Is a phone or tablet included?

The product description says a tablet or smartphone is not included. It lists compatibility with certain iPhone, iPad, Samsung Android and Amazon Fire devices, so check the full compatibility requirements before purchase.