Comparison

Clockwise vs ShapeSprouts

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

ShapeSprouts

Features
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ShapeSprouts is the classic wooden shape sorter, reborn as a gentle 3D game for little ones aged 3–5. Chunky toy shapes are scattered on the table — drag each one to the sorter box, find its matching hole, and watch it sink in with a satisfying plop. Sort them all and the lid pops open in a burst of confetti! SORT • Big, friendly 3D shapes: circle, square, star, triangle, heart and more • Drag with one finger — shapes glide, snap into their hole, and sink in • Every shape's name is spoken aloud as it drops in • Wrong hole? The shape gives a gentle bounce and another try — never a fail GROW • Start with 2 shapes, then 3, then 5 — a pictorial picker, no reading needed • Builds shape recognition, matching, and fine motor skills • Your little one's level is remembered between sessions MADE FOR LITTLE ONES • No reading required — everything is pictures, sounds and spoken words • No fail states, no timers, no scores — just calm, happy sorting • Big touch targets and forgiving one-finger controls PARENT-FRIENDLY & PRIVATE • 100% offline — no internet connection needed or used • No ads, no in-app purchases, no accounts • No data collection of any kind (COPPA-friendly) • Settings and links are protected by a parental gate ShapeSprouts is part of the Sprouts family of gentle learning games for young children, made with care by an indie developer and parent.

Screenshots

Clockwise4 screens
ShapeSprouts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShapeSprouts at none against Clockwise's 1. Clockwise's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 17.0). 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. ShapeSprouts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Clockwise versus ShapeSprouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockwiseShapeSprouts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (295 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings295 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrederik JacquesDon Nguyen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Clockwise

One-time1
  • Full game$4.99
None

ShapeSprouts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clockwise free?
Clockwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShapeSprouts free?
ShapeSprouts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Clockwise or ShapeSprouts have ads?
Neither Clockwise nor ShapeSprouts shows ads.

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