# Sticks Not Clicks — Play is learning too

> Play is learning too (iPhone/iPad app by Sticks Not Clicks Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticks-not-clicks/id6755274837 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sticks Not Clicks Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884778172)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-04
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticks-not-clicks/id6755274837/reviews.md

## What is Sticks Not Clicks?

Sticks Not Clicks helps parents and early childhood educators create meaningful, play-based learning experiences — without the planning overload.

Whether you’re at home, in a classroom, or outside, Sticks Not Clicks generates low-prep, developmentally appropriate play ideas in seconds, using materials already around you.

The app supports creativity, focus, problem-solving, and independent play without complicated setup or endless searching for ideas.



How It Works:

1. Scan your surroundings

Take a quick 3-second video of the space and materials around you — at home, outdoors, or in the classroom.

2. Set your moment

Select your child’s age, mood, and your desired level of involvement (independent play, guided play, or co-play).

3. Generate a play-based activity

With one tap, Sticks Not Clicks uses AI to analyze the materials it sees and creates a custom, play-based learning activity tailored to your exact moment.



Flexible Ways to Use the App:

- Generate activities instantly based on what you already have

- Browse the growing Activity Library for ready-to-use play ideas

- Customize any activity to better fit your child or group (Coming Soon):

    - Adjust complexity levels to support developmental needs

    - Swap materials (for example, no yellow paint? Use turmeric and water)

    - Add themes your child loves, like dinosaurs, cars, animals, or pizza



Types of Activities You’ll Find:

- Kitchen experiments using everyday ingredients

- STEM activities that build problem-solving and curiosity

- Arts and crafts for creativity and self-expression

- Outdoor and nature play, including fun in the snow

- Holiday and seasonal activities

- Group mode activities for classrooms or siblings



Why Parents and Educators Use Sticks Not Clicks:

- Reduces the mental load of planning screen-free activities

- Supports play-based learning without extra prep

- Works across home, classroom, and outdoor settings

- Encourages creativity, curiosity, and hands-on exploration

- Designed to feel doable, flexible, and responsive to real moments



Sticks Not Clicks doesn’t replace structured learning… it complements it by making play intentional, accessible, and easy to start.

Because play is learning too.




Terms of Use (EULA): https://sticksnotclicks.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://sticksnotclicks.com/privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parents Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Educators Yearly | $129.99 | per year |
| Parents Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Educators Monthly | $19.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.4 — 2026-07-29

Simplified Explore activity details, improved create page efficiency, bug fixes.

### 1.3.3 — 2026-07-27

- Create and manage child profiles with birth month and year so activities stay in step with their current age. You can also optionally add gender details.
- Discover more ideas in Explore, with activities appearing in every relevant category.
- Manage reminders in the new Notifications settings, share feedback from Settings, and review updated Terms and Privacy Policy in the app.
- Enjoy smoother profile editing, sign-in, subscription checkout and restore, plus general reliability improvements.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-05-12

Added activity Favorites feature, promo code redemption, bug fixes.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-05-03

Added subscriptions to the app for Parents and Educators. Activity regeneration feature.

### 1.2.2 — 2026-04-16

Change password functionality, Edit Player profile, Design fixes and Create flow improvements

## Apps similar to Sticks Not Clicks

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Aish University](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aish-university/id6759553158) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education |
| [Tamim Academy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tamim-academy/id6738660379) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Education |
| [Playmaker University](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmaker-university/id6470476659) | — | Free | Education |
| [Upgradors: Math & Reading](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upgradors-math-and-reading/id6761392079) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Education |
| [Toddler Time - Let's play!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toddler-time-lets-play/id6458001318) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Education |
| [LearningRx of Shreveport](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learningrx-of-shreveport/id6747051948) | 5.0 (5) | Free | Education |

## Related topics

[sticks not clicks](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sticks-not-clicks)

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-04.*