# Kids Clock vs Night Zookeeper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kids Clock at none against Night Zookeeper's 10. Kids Clock also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). Night Zookeeper's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (626 vs 73). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Night Zookeeper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Kids Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Kids Clock against 4.6 for Night Zookeeper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Zookeeper has 626 ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Kids Clock's written reviews are positive against 78% of Night Zookeeper's.

Kids Clock ships an update every 10 months, Night Zookeeper every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kids Clock | Night Zookeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-clock/id1539538905/reviews) | **[4.6 (626 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-zookeeper-fun-learning/id6504489937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **626** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 78.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 393 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Russell Toon](https://appshunter.io/developer/308752228) | [Wonky Star](https://appshunter.io/developer/573502316) |

## What reviewers say

### Kids Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-clock/id1539538905)

This app is a straightforward tool for children to learn how to tell time. It functions as both a teaching clock with interactive hands and a digital display, and a practical desk or bedroom clock. It is compatible with a wide range of devices and offers customization options.

**Highlights:** Interactive clock hands, Digital time display, Current time reset button, Customizable colors, Show/hide minutes option, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Night Zookeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-zookeeper-fun-learning/id6504489937)

This app makes reading and writing fun for children aged 6-12 with engaging games, video lessons, and skill challenges. It boosts confidence and improves spelling, grammar, and writing skills with personalized feedback from qualified tutors.

**Highlights:** Mini games and video lessons, Skill challenges covering English language arts, Personalized feedback from qualified tutors, Parent dashboard for progress tracking, Weekly writing competitions, Collaborative writing opportunities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NZK 1 Month - 1 License | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Month - 2 Licenses | $17.99 | per month |
| NZK 1 Month - 3 Licenses | $17.99 | per month |
| 1 Month - 4 Licenses | $21.99 | per month |
| 3 Months - 1 License | $36.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months - 2 Licenses | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months - 3 Licenses | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly - 1 License | $118.99 | per year |
| Yearly - 2 Licenses | $154.99 | per year |
| Yearly - 3 Licenses | $154.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Helps improve writing skills
- 💡 Gamifies learning
- 👍 Motivates reluctant writers
- 👍 Constructive feedback from tutors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and laggy performance
- 🐛 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 🔒 Questionable subscription practices

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Upside-down screen when creating new characters
- Audio not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Compatibility improvements for older devices
- More content for older age groups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kids Clock free?

Kids Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Night Zookeeper free?

Night Zookeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kids Clock or Night Zookeeper?

Night Zookeeper is rated higher. Kids Clock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Night Zookeeper averages 4.6 from 626 ratings.

### Do Kids Clock or Night Zookeeper have ads?

Neither Kids Clock nor Night Zookeeper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kids Clock or Night Zookeeper?

Kids Clock ships an update every 10 months, and Night Zookeeper every 5 weeks. Most recently, Kids Clock was updated on November 3, 2026 and Night Zookeeper on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*