Osmo

At a glance

Price^†: From ~$50 (hardware; needs a tablet)
Grades: Ages 3-10+
Platforms: iPad, Fire Tablet
Best for: Hands-on screen-plus-physical STEM play

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Overview

Osmo is a hands-on learning system that pairs physical pieces with an iPad or Fire tablet via a reflective base. Starter kits run roughly $50 to $160, plus the cost of a compatible tablet. After parent company BYJU’s went bankrupt in 2024, Osmo’s assets were bought out of bankruptcy and the brand now operates again as Play Osmo Inc., with a live store in 2026.

Pros

Blends physical pieces with on-screen play, no play subscription
One-time hardware purchase covering math, phonics, and coding
Age-tiered kits for younger and older children
Free shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee on the US store

Cons

Requires a compatible iPad or Fire tablet you supply separately
A base is required and add-on games cost extra
Brand went through parent-company bankruptcy before relaunching
Tablet-generation compatibility limits apply to the base

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