Clockwise vs TEAN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
TEAN
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Learn reading the clock and telling time according to the requirements of the Swiss education system: Make the Expression quiz and see how good you are. Start with the hours, then half hours, then quarter hours and finally the 5-minute graduation. Can you tell time from the analog clock without numbers? Select a more abstract clock face and try it out! FOR WHOM ? For kids who want to learn reading/ telling time with the analog clock quickly and safely, for school and for life. For adults who want to support children in learning to read/tell the time; For those who want to learn how to tell time in other languages. HOW DOES IT WORK? The TEAN analog clock learning app offers four distinct learning modes: 1) Read Clock Quiz In this quiz you see random time on an analog clock and you need to tap on the one digital clock out of 4, which shows the same time. Here you learn to read the time shown by the analog clock. The clock face, the hour mode and the response speed are selectable. 2) Tell Time Quiz In this quiz you see random time on an analog clock and you need to tap on the one analog time expression out of 3, which shows the same time. Here you learn how to correctly "tell time" in words. The clock face, the hour mode and the response speed are selectable. 3) 24h Quiz In this quiz you see random time on a novel 24 hour analog clock and you need to tap on the one digital clock out of 4 which shows the same time. Here you learn how the morning hours 0-11 (AM) and the afternoon hours 12-23 (PM) are shown on the analog clock. The hour mode and the response speed are selectable. In all 3 quiz modes you answer 10 questions and you can observe your results in green or red on the result bar on the top of the screen. Once the quiz completed, depending on your settings and results, you see which step we recommend you to do next. 4) Free Exercise This mode has no time constraint. You can simply set the analog clock to random times by tapping on it or on the button below and then try to read it and tell the time shown. Then you can verify if your "telling" is correct. A special assistance helps you to decide if the shown time is "past" or "to" the hour. The clock face and the hour mode are selectable and the assistance can be turned on or off. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TEAN at every 3 weeks against Clockwise's every 3 months. Clockwise's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Clockwise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TEAN sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Clockwise ships an update every 3 months, TEAN every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Clockwise | TEAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (398 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 398 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frederik Jacques | TEAN Sarl |
In-app purchases
Clockwise
- Full game$4.99
TEAN
- TEAN Premium Subscription$1.991 Month









