Comparison

Clockwise vs SkipCounting

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

Head to head
About

Clockwise

This app makes learning to tell time fun and engaging for children. It features voice guidance, interactive games, and customizable difficulty levels to help kids master the clock at their own pace. Vibrant animations and sound effects enhance the learning experience.

Highlights
  • Voice-powered learning guidance
  • Interactive 'Set the Clock' game
  • Interactive 'Pick the Right Time' game
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Customizable gameplay settings
  • Vibrant animations and sound effects
  • Multilingual voice support
Features
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Dive into the magical world of time with Clockwise, an enchanting app designed to turn learning how to read the clock into a delightful journey for both you and your little ones. Why Clockwise Shines? * Voice-Powered Learning We understand that most children around the age of 5 are just beginning to explore the world of reading. Clockwise bridges this gap with a friendly voice synthesizer, guiding your child through each step, making it possible for them to learn independently and giving you a well-deserved break. * Engaging Game Modes Clockwise comes alive with two interactive game modes Set the Clock: It's hands-on learning as your child moves the clock's arms to match the correct time. Pick the Right Time: A test of skill, presenting four clocks each showing different times, where the challenge is to find the correct one. * Progressive Difficulty Levels Begin the journey with easy, hour-based challenges and gradually unlock more complex levels by earning stars. It’s rewarding, progressive, and keeps young learners motivated. * Customizable Gameplay: Tailor each game to your child's growing skills by selecting the difficulty level and the number of questions. It’s personalized learning at its best. Vibrant Animations & Sound Effects: Crafted with love for young minds, Clockwise features captivating animations and cheerful sound effects to make learning not just educational but truly entertaining. And for quieter moments, simply switch to silent mode. * Multilingual Support Clockwise speaks your language!  With voice support in English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, and Spanish—and more on the horizon—your child can even get a taste of new languages. * Your Feedback Fuels Us We thrive on your feedback and suggestions. Got ideas, questions, or just want to share some love? Reach out through our contact form on the official website. And if Clockwise has captured your heart, a review from you would mean the world to us. It’s your support that keeps us ticking! Embark on a Time-Telling Adventure with Clockwise Where every tick and tock is a step closer to mastering the clock.  Download now and transform learning into an experience filled with joy and discovery.

About

SkipCounting

Practice counting by various increments with this educational tool. Select a number and tap to advance through the sequence. Easily reset to start a new counting exercise.

Highlights
  • Practice counting by twos, fours, sixes, and more
  • Select any starting number
  • Tap to advance through counting sequences
  • Easily reset for new exercises
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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Want to practice counting by twos, fours, or sixes? Skip Counting will help you with those and more! Simply choose a number and tap to count. You can start over with a new number any time you need!

Screenshots

Clockwise4 screens
SkipCounting3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SkipCounting at 100% against Clockwise's 50%. SkipCounting also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Clockwise's advantage is ratings volume (295 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.5). On price, ads 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. Clockwise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SkipCounting asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SkipCounting holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clockwise has 295 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Clockwise's written reviews are positive against 100% of SkipCounting's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Clockwise versus SkipCounting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockwiseSkipCounting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (295 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings295 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.3 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrederik JacquesGrand Prairie Independent School District

Customer experience

Clockwise

All ratings288 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative43.8%

SkipCounting

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Clockwise

One-time1
  • Full game$4.99
None

SkipCounting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clockwise free?
Clockwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkipCounting free?
SkipCounting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clockwise or SkipCounting?
SkipCounting is rated higher. Clockwise averages 4.6 out of 5 from 295 ratings, while SkipCounting averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Clockwise or SkipCounting have ads?
Neither Clockwise nor SkipCounting shows ads.

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