Comparison

Odd Squad Gadget Lab vs Caillou Plays Professions

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Odd Squad Gadget Lab

Explore and interact with virtual gadgets from a popular children's show using augmented reality. Simply point your device's camera at a specially marked DVD case to bring these tools to life in your own environment.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality gadget interaction
  • Use gadgets in your home
  • Requires specially marked DVD case
  • Interactive entertainment
Features
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Something very odd has happened! You can try Odd Squad's official 'Oddmented' Reality app to use Odd Squad gadgets right in your very own home. Just aim the camera on your app-enabled device at the back of your specially marked Odd Squad DVD case. You'll see a gadget appear in the camera, all ready for you to use. Got the app but don't have the DVD? Get the DVD from your local or online retailer. DO try this at home.

About

Caillou Plays Professions

Explore a vibrant city and discover various professions through interactive mini-games. Children can learn about different jobs, dress up characters, and customize vehicles while engaging in educational activities designed for ages 4-8.

Highlights
  • 15 professional activities
  • Interactive mini-games
  • Educational content reviewed by educators
  • Customizable transport and outfits
  • Multilingual support
  • Stimulates imagination and creativity
Features
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Join Caillou in his colorful city and help characters discover various professions in each building. Use customizable means of transport, like taxis, to navigate the city and unlock new buildings and activities as you help more people. Each building represents a unique profession, such as the medical office, school, and veterinary clinic. Children will learn about the basic tasks of each profession through interactive and educational mini-games. Explore Professions and Their Tasks: - Doctor: Treat patients and learn about the human body. - Teacher: Teach numbers, letters, and colors. - Veterinarian: Take care of pets' health. - Gardener: Plant flowers and maintain gardens. - Astronaut: Explore outer space. - Waiter: Serve customers and manage orders. - Soccer Player: Play soccer and learn to shoot penalties. - Baker: Bake delicious cakes and learn about pastry. - Dentist: Fix cavities and learn about dental hygiene. - Merchant: Prepare orders and learn about numbers and weights. - Firefighter: Help people in emergencies. - Police Officer: Manage traffic and learn road safety. - Chef: Cook pizzas and learn about Italian cuisine. - Tailor: Design clothes and learn about fashion. - Garbage Collector: Clean the city and take care of the environment. In addition to the activities of each profession, children can dress Caillou in different professional uniforms in an incredible wardrobe and customize their favorite means of transport to take people to their destinations. Game Features: - Interactive Games: Animated and fun mini-games. - 15 Professional Activities: Various professions to explore and learn about. - Educational Content: Reviewed by educators to ensure valuable learning. - User-Friendly: Tutorials and voice-overs to guide children. - Visual Aids: Intuitive navigation and visual aids to facilitate understanding. - Stimulates Imagination: Enhances creativity and learning in children. - Hours of Fun: Content suitable for children under 10 years old. - Multilingual: Available in 6 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese. - Ideal for Children Aged 4 to 8 Download Caillou and the Professions now and let your children explore the exciting world of professions while playing and learning with Caillou.

Screenshots

Odd Squad Gadget Lab3 screens
Caillou Plays Professions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Caillou Plays Professions at 3.7 against Odd Squad Gadget Lab's 2.4. Odd Squad Gadget Lab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Caillou Plays Professions sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Odd Squad Gadget Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Caillou Plays Professions holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Odd Squad Gadget Lab has 90 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Odd Squad Gadget Lab's written reviews are positive against 0% of Caillou Plays Professions's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Odd Squad Gadget Lab versus Caillou Plays Professions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOdd Squad Gadget LabCaillou Plays Professions
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (90 ratings)3.7 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings90 — better10
Update frequency—Every 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB502 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSinking Ship Interactive Inc.Tap Tap Tales, SL

Customer experience

Odd Squad Gadget Lab

All ratings90 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative63.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative80.5%

Caillou Plays Professions

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Odd Squad Gadget Lab

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Black screen on launch
  • App does not function
  • Camera not working
  • Gadget not responding
  • Scanner is a scammer

Requested features

3 requests
  • Unlock game without DVD
  • Make app usable digitally
  • Update to modern platforms

Caillou Plays Professions

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Odd Squad Gadget Lab

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Caillou Plays Professions

One-time10
  • Remove Unwanted Ads$0.99
  • Veterinarian Uniform$0.99
  • Astronaut Suit$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Baker's Outfit$0.99
  • Small Key Pack$0.99
  • Pizza Chef's Attire$0.99
  • Medium Key Pack$2.99
  • All Professions Costume Bundle$3.99
  • Large Key Pack$5.99
  • Unlock Everything$9.99

Questions

Is Odd Squad Gadget Lab free?
Odd Squad Gadget Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Caillou Plays Professions free?
Caillou Plays Professions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Odd Squad Gadget Lab or Caillou Plays Professions?
Caillou Plays Professions is rated higher. Odd Squad Gadget Lab averages 2.4 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Caillou Plays Professions averages 3.7 from 10 ratings.
Do Odd Squad Gadget Lab or Caillou Plays Professions have ads?
Caillou Plays Professions shows ads; Odd Squad Gadget Lab does not.

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