Comparison

50 Things Before You're Five vs TempoBlocks

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

Head to head
About

50 Things Before You're Five

Discover 50 engaging, low-cost activities designed to boost early learning and language development for children under five. Parents and carers can create lasting memories with their little ones through fun, expert-approved experiences.

Highlights
  • 50 expert-suggested activities
  • Low-cost/no-cost experiences
  • Indoor and outdoor options
  • Focus on learning and language
  • Memory bank creation
  • Online community sharing
Features
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50 Things Before You're Five gives you 50 activities that parents and carers can support their children to try out and repeat. They are low-cost/no cost experiences that include indoor, outdoor, seasonal, home-based and out-and-about activities, that are not only fun but will get your little one off to a flying start with his/her learning and language development. Each experience has been suggested by parents, carers and professionals; sifted, developed and written up by early years experts and language specialists, to create a fabulous resource for every child under five and the grown-ups in their life! • Discover: Tick-off 50 fantastic things for you and your child to experience together. • Create Memories: Build a memory bank of those special moments to look back on later in life. • Share: Share memories and inspire others to connect with their child’s learning through an online community Please see our website for further information: https://www.50thingstodo.org

About

TempoBlocks

This app offers an intuitive metronome with a unique block-based visual programming interface for creating and exploring rhythms. It's designed for musicians of all ages and educators to make rhythm practice engaging and educational.

Highlights
  • Block-based rhythm programming
  • Visual timing and beat strength display
  • Customizable sound sets
  • Accurate audio engine
  • Support for various time signatures and patterns
  • Gradual tempo changes
  • Looping and slowing down passages
Features
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TempoBlocks is an intuitive metronome that goes beyond keeping time. It combines a clean, friendly interface with a block-based language that lets users build, customise, and explore rhythms through visual programming. Why young musicians love it: • Elegant bar wheel that shows timing and beat strength at a glance • Simple, direct controls that make setting tempo effortless • Engaging sound sets to keep practice fresh • Useful presets for quick, no-friction setup Why teachers and educators love it: • Accurate, reliable timing powered by a high-quality audio engine • Visual cues that help learners understand beat patterns and accents • Custom rhythm creation for exercises, ensemble parts, and practice pieces • “Tempo blocks” that let users design tempo patterns using a visual domain-specific language • No accounts and no ads for a safe, distraction-free environment Made for learning and exploration: TempoBlocks supports common time signatures, accents, subdivisions, multi-bar phrases, custom patterns, and gradual tempo changes. Users can loop tricky sections, slow passages down, visualize complex rhythms, or experiment freely as they improve. Great for: • Music learners of any age • Educators teaching rhythm fundamentals • Home practice and structured lessons • Anyone who benefits from clear visual rhythm feedback • Musicians who want a playful, programmable metronome TempoBlocks makes rhythm practice visual, interactive, and creatively open, powered by an innovative blend of metronome precision and visual programming. Privacy Policy: https://ketech.org/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service (EULA): https://ketech.org/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

50 Things Before You're Five4 screens
TempoBlocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 50 Things Before You're Five at none against TempoBlocks's 2. 50 Things Before You're Five also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). On price and ads 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. TempoBlocks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 50 Things Before You're Five asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
50 Things Before You're Five versus TempoBlocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter50 Things Before You're FiveTempoBlocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrog Education LtdK&E Technology Consultants Ltd

Customer experience

50 Things Before You're Five

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

TempoBlocks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

50 Things Before You're Five

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TempoBlocks

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan - 1 Week$0.997 Days
  • Premium Plan - 1 Year$19.991 Year

Questions

Is 50 Things Before You're Five free?
50 Things Before You're Five is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TempoBlocks free?
TempoBlocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 50 Things Before You're Five or TempoBlocks have ads?
Neither 50 Things Before You're Five nor TempoBlocks shows ads.

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