Comparison

Think Quick vs Sparrows

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

Head to head
About

Think Quick

This educational game challenges players to quickly identify words based on categories and starting letters. It offers multiple difficulty levels and a voice-over option to support various reading abilities.

Highlights
  • Parts of Speech practice
  • Word Families
  • Grammar exercises
  • General Knowledge challenges
  • Voice-over option
  • Multiple difficulty levels
Features
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‘Think Quick’ is a rapid response literacy game designed to encourage the practise of: Parts of Speech, Word Families, Grammar, and General Knowledge. Two card piles will appear on the screen. To play, tap the green card pile to reveal the category card, e.g. an action. Then tap the red card pile to reveal the letter you need to start your answer with, e.g. C. ‘Think Quick’ and be the first to come up with ‘an action’ starting with ‘C’. The object of the game is to be the first person to come up with an answer to the question card, starting with the set letter. Points can be awarded to the winner of each round, or you could just play for fun. The game comes complete with a voice over option to eliminate advantages based on reading level. Level 1 allows you to practise your quick response skills by allowing any letter of the alphabet to be used in your answer. Level 2, is the Level 1 category cards, but with set letters. If you are stuck, you can redraw to reveal a new letter. Level 3 is more suitable for Grade 1 onwards. Level 4 is more suitable for Gr 3 onwards, and Level 5 is considered ‘expert’… are you up for the challenge?

About

Sparrows

This word puzzle game combines mahjong tile mechanics with spelling challenges. Spell words from letter tiles to earn points, advance through levels, and master various game modes. Enjoy a relaxing or challenging experience with daily goals and power-ups.

Highlights
  • Level progression with star ratings
  • Multiple game modes (Timed, Moves, Puzzle)
  • Score multipliers for strategic play
  • Power-ups to boost scores
  • Daily goals and objectives
  • Relaxing puzzle mode without a timer
Features
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Sparrows – mahjong tiles meet wordplay! Spell words from letter tiles, earn score multipliers, and conquer challenging puzzles. Advance through levels, earn 1–3 stars, and master increasingly tricky boards. Multiple game modes – Timed, Moves, and Puzzle – keep gameplay fresh and engaging. Key Features: • Level Progression & Star Ratings: Tackle boards and earn 1–3 stars for top performance. • Game Modes: Timed, Moves, and Puzzle for varied challenges. • Score Multipliers: Double and triple letter/word tiles reward strategic play. • Power-Ups: Boost your score and overcome tough boards. • Daily Goals: Complete new objectives each day to stay challenged. • Relaxing, no timer needed – play at your own pace in Puzzle mode. • Plays great on iPhone and iPad. Relax or Compete: Whether you want a calm puzzle session or a fast-paced challenge, Sparrows offers a rewarding word game experience for every player. Download Sparrows Now! Start your wordplay journey, master each board, and enjoy endless mahjong-meets-wordplay fun!

Screenshots

Think Quick4 screens
Sparrows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sparrows at Free against Think Quick's $1.99. Think Quick's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment 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

Sparrows is free to download; Think Quick costs $1.99 up front. Sparrows sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Think Quick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Think Quick ships an update every 2 weeks, Sparrows every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Think Quick versus Sparrows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThink QuickSparrows
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (781 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews58.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—781 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB506 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlueJay EducationFluffy Dog Studio

Customer experience

Think Quick

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Sparrows

All ratings781 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral17.4%
Negative24.6%

Bugs and requests

Think Quick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sparrows

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes on launch for some users
  • Word search mode has incorrect timer display
  • Inability to exit certain game modes
  • Shuffling feature sometimes malfunctions
  • Newly unlocked words not recognized

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to retry/reset word search puzzles
  • Implement a way to contact developers for missing words
  • Introduce a multiplayer mode to compete with friends
  • Provide more customization options for the UI
  • Improve the algorithm for letter distribution

In-app purchases

None

Think Quick

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Sparrows

One-time14
  • 2,500 Feathers$0.99
  • 15,000 points$1.99
  • 5,000 points$1.99
Show 11 more
  • Unlock Endless Mode$1.99
  • 5,000 Feathers$1.99
  • Unlock Full Game$2.99
  • 10,000 Feathers$3.49
  • Getting Started$3.99
  • 50,000 points$4.99
  • No Ads (30 Days)$4.99
  • 150,000 points$6.99
  • Now we're talking!$7.99
  • 25,000 Feathers$7.99
  • 100,000 Feathers$23.99

Questions

Is Think Quick free?
Think Quick costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sparrows free?
Sparrows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Think Quick or Sparrows have ads?
Sparrows shows ads; Think Quick does not.
Which is updated more often, Think Quick or Sparrows?
Think Quick ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sparrows every 5 weeks. Most recently, Think Quick was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sparrows on October 30, 2026.

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