Comparison

Clockwise vs pictos.

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

pictos.

Features
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From pictures to words. pictos. builds step-by-step sequences for children who need to know what happens now and what comes next: with pictograms or your own photos, the real toothbrush, the school door. A sequence takes a few minutes to set up, and the schedule shows it one step at a time. VISUAL SCHEDULE - "Step by step": the whole plan as one list that scrolls. The current step large, what is done quietly above, what comes next below. Scrolling only looks; it never ticks off or skips anything. - "First, then": the current step and the next one, both large, for children who need it that way. The rest stays in view below. - "New": every plan on a grid of large cards. Each plan always starts at the first step, never halfway, and it can be undone. - Tap a picture and the app reads it aloud. - Mark each step as done, with calm feedback: no sudden sounds, no distracting animations. - A visual timer per step: a disc that empties, with no ticking. - Three example plans (morning, school, evening) to start with, and as many of your own as you need. FOR ADULTS - Build and reorder steps in a few minutes: find the pictogram by keyword or take a photo. - Use photos from home: the real toothbrush, the school door. Each step carries the word you type. - Choose the picture set: ARASAAC pictograms, Mulberry symbols or your own photos. Switching sets never changes a plan. - The adult area sits behind a 3-second press and hold. - With Apple Intelligence you can type the routine the way you'd say it and the app suggests the steps; the pictogram is always picked by a keyword search, and you check everything. - Share a plan by WhatsApp or email as a link: on the other iPhone it opens in pictos., shows a preview first and is only added once confirmed. With your own photos, as a file. PRACTISE AT HOME (EXTRA) Cards for practising at home what your speech specialist works on: picture, word, and the word spoken aloud. By default the adult rates each attempt. As a trial, the app can also listen on the device itself; it only says "Well done!" when it is sure, and otherwise asks "Once more!". It never tells a child something was wrong. The practice words are currently Spanish. PRIVACY Free, no accounts, no ads, no purchases, no internet: it works in airplane mode. Plans, photos and history stay on your device; the privacy label says "Data Not Collected". Speech is recognised on the device and never stored. pictos. supports everyday routines and practice at home; it does not replace any professional. Autor pictográfico: Sergio Palao. Origen: ARASAAC (https://arasaac.org). Licencia: CC (BY-NC-SA). Propiedad: Gobierno de Aragón (España). Mulberry Symbols © 2018-2026 Steve Lee (mulberrysymbols.org), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Screenshots

Clockwise4 screens
pictos.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: pictos. at none against Clockwise's 1. Clockwise's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 26.0). 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. pictos. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Clockwise versus pictos.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockwisepictos.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (398 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings398 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.3 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrederik JacquesFRESHLAB IBERIA SLU

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Clockwise

One-time1
  • Full game$4.99
None

pictos.

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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