Comparison

Twinkl vs Time is Coin

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

Head to head
About

Twinkl

Access a vast library of teacher-created educational resources for preK-12. Find lesson plans, assessments, and interactive materials to save time and support diverse learning needs. Designed for educators, homeschoolers, and parents.

Highlights
  • Teacher-made lesson plans
  • Curriculum-aligned resources
  • Assessment tools
  • Interactive and AR resources
  • Offline access
  • Save for later function
  • Personalized suggestions
Features
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It’s time to save your Sunday night. We know the pressure: the blank lesson plans, the late nights, the stress of meeting a million demands. That’s why the Twinkl app exists. Created by specialist teachers who’ve been exactly where you are, it’s here to give you back your time and lighten your planning load. Need a complete Second Grade science lesson plan, right now? Desperate for a Sixth Grade math test that’s actually aligned to Common Core standards? Wondering how to build a meaningful homeschool curriculum without losing your mind? We get it. Stop scrambling. You'll find a world of ready-to-go, teacher-made solutions—from complete lesson plans and trusted assessment tools to vibrant classroom displays—all accessible in seconds. Stop worrying about tomorrow’s lesson. Download the Twinkl app today, and get back to creating those ‘lightbulb’ moments (without staying up until midnight to plan them). WHY YOU’LL ACTUALLY USE THE TWINKL APP: You get back your time. Everything is ready-to-go, covering preK-12, so you can spend less time searching and more time teaching. Curriculum support that actually fits your classroom. We've got Common Core and state curriculum-aligned resources tailored to your needs, wherever you are in the world. Proudly human created. We don’t use AI to create any of our resources - they’re all created by experienced teachers who understand your needs. Every subject covered. From math and ELA to science, languages, arts, and specialist resources for SPED and ELL. Built-in relief for the Admin Overload. Get teacher-made templates and solutions for planning, reporting, and assessment, saving you hours every week. Plan on the fly. Spotted the perfect resource during your five-minute break? Use the 'save for later' function and access it instantly from your account when you’re ready. No Wi-Fi? No problem. Download and print your resources straight from your mobile device, so you can teach even when the signal gives up. Make learning spark. Get interactive and AR resources, games, and puzzles perfect for those students who need a different way to learn. Your new teaching partner. Get personalized suggestions, and find the perfect resource before you even start looking. We help everyone who teaches. Whether you're in the classroom, a home educator, tutor, or parent, if you're helping a child learn, this is for you. HOW TO GET STARTED: Download the Twinkl app for free on your phone or tablet, and log in with your membership details for instant, full access. (Yes, you need a Twinkl membership to access the resources.) Got a question? Don't worry. Our lovely TwinklCares team is here 24/7 to help. And yes, you can always speak to a real human! Join our incredible community of educators worldwide. Your feedback is what keeps us going, so if you have any problems or want to see a new feature, don't hesitate to tell us. Privacy Policy: https://www.twinkl.com/legal#privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://www.twinkl.com/legal#terms-and-conditions

About

Time is Coin

This app helps children develop a proactive attitude towards chores and studies by visually rewarding their time spent with virtual coins. These coins can then be exchanged for desired items, teaching them the value of time and money.

Highlights
  • Virtual coin rewards for time spent
  • Exchange coins for snacks or games
  • Teaches value of time and money
  • Supports multiple family members
  • Customizable coin usage
Features
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Virtual currency usable at home Studying or after school activities that you have to work on for certain time require great patience which is often quite hard for children. We will help you out with this app to encourage children to work on their duties proactively, by showing them the time they worked hard becoming coins as a reward. You can exchange the coins into snacks or games, or something else your children like. They will definitely be motivated. Children can learn the value of Time & Money Understanding the value of time and money is very useful for learning the importance of things and hardness of work. This app will nurture such sense by showing coins as the visualization of time. You can even convert the time of your housework and childcare into coins and let your family know the value of your works. Any number of members can be registered. Coins can be used in any ways you like.

Screenshots

Twinkl4 screens
Time is Coin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Time is Coin at 94% against Twinkl's 62%. Time is Coin also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Twinkl's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Twinkl holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twinkl has 2.6K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Twinkl's written reviews are positive against 94% of Time is Coin's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Twinkl ships an update every 2 weeks, Time is Coin every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Twinkl versus Time is Coin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwinklTime is Coin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.6K ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews62.0% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB57 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperTwinkl LimitedLITALICO Inc.

Customer experience

Twinkl

All ratings2,561 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive62.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative33.7%

Time is Coin

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Twinkl

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Inability to download or access content
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Incompatibility with certain devices or operating systems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to change language
  • Improved search and organization of resources
  • More interactive and mobile-friendly features
  • Better subscription management and cancellation process

Time is Coin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Twinkl

No in-app purchases

None

Time is Coin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Twinkl free?
Twinkl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Time is Coin free?
Time is Coin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Twinkl or Time is Coin?
Twinkl is rated higher. Twinkl averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Time is Coin averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Twinkl or Time is Coin have ads?
Neither Twinkl nor Time is Coin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Twinkl or Time is Coin?
Twinkl ships an update every 2 weeks, and Time is Coin every 11 months. Most recently, Twinkl was updated on October 31, 2026 and Time is Coin on October 26, 2026.

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