Think Quick vs Sparrows
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Parts of Speech practice
- Word Families
- Grammar exercises
- General Knowledge challenges
- Voice-over option
- Multiple difficulty levels
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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?
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Think Quick | Sparrows |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (781 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 58.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 781 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 506 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BlueJay Education | Fluffy Dog Studio |
Customer experience
Think Quick
Sparrows
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
Think Quick
No in-app purchases
Sparrows
- 2,500 Feathers$0.99
- 15,000 points$1.99
- 5,000 points$1.99
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- 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









