Press Kit

App Name

Numfred

Platform

iOS

App Price

Numfred Basic: Free to download.

Upgrade to Numfred Premium: $4.99 one-time payment.

Release Date

19.03.2025

App Store URL

apps.apple.com/app/id6742475601

App Summary

Numfred is a simple but powerful app that helps you do one thing really well: understand spoken numbers in a foreign language. It focuses on a skill that's essential in everyday communication – and yet rarely taught with intention.

Whether you're ordering food, catching a train, or discussing prices abroad, numbers come up constantly – and they're often spoken quickly, with accents, in noisy settings. Numfred helps you train your ear to catch them confidently and without hesitation.

The concept is straightforward: hear a number, type what you hear. It's fast, focused, and unexpectedly addictive. Numfred gives you a space to sharpen one of the most practical listening skills in any language.

Start for free – no account, no time limits. Explore 10 languages, and if you want to go further, a single upgrade unlocks extended ranges and extra tools. No subscriptions. No ads. Just smart, focused practice.

Key Features

Learn Numbers in 10 Languages:

English, Spanish, French, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Portuguese.

Three Learning Levels:

Begin with visual support, then gradually remove hints until you're relying on your ear alone – just like in real conversations.

Targeted Practice:

Choose the difficulty that suits you. Start small or challenge yourself with large, complex numbers (available with Premium).

Clear, natural pronunciation:

High-quality audio for an authentic listening experience.

Works Offline:

Practice anytime, anywhere – no internet connection needed.

Perfect for Language Learners and Educators:

Whether you're learning for fun, preparing for a trip, or using it in class – Numfred fits right in.

No Ads, No Sign-Up Required:

Focus fully on learning – no distractions, no personal data required.

Websites

App Developer

Frank Benkelmann

Social Media

@benkelmann

Press Contact

app [ a t ] numfred.com

The Story Behind Numfred

It began with a simple moment of confusion – standing at a bustling market in southern Europe, trying to pay for a bag of oranges. The vendor smiled and told me the price. I smiled back, completely lost.

I had studied the language. I could say the numbers. I even knew how to write them. But hearing them? Spoken quickly, in a natural accent, with the noise of the street around me? That was something entirely different. And it wasn't just that market. It kept happening – in cafés, train stations, on the phone – anywhere numbers were spoken aloud.

That's when I realized: numbers are everywhere. Yet, most language learning tools barely cover them beyond the basics. There was no simple way to train your ear to actually understand spoken numbers the way locals say them – fast, fluid, and natural.

So I built Numfred.

Not as a flashy all-in-one language app, but as a focused tool for a very specific skill that's surprisingly important – and surprisingly hard to master.

With Numfred, you hear a number and type what you hear. That's it. No distractions, no fluff. Just targeted, interactive practice that sharpens your listening skills where they're weakest. It's fast-paced, addictive, and surprisingly fun – like a mini workout for your brain.

Interestingly, neuroscience supports this approach. Research indicates that processing numbers activates distinct brain regions, such as the intraparietal sulcus, separate from those involved in general language comprehension like Broca's and Wernicke's areas. This means that understanding spoken numbers isn't just a subset of language learning; it's a unique cognitive skill that requires dedicated practice.