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Hands-on screen-plus-physical STEM play
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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Visit OsmoWhat is Osmo?
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.
What we like
- 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
Worth knowing
- 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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