Comparison

My first 500 words vs Learn The Clock!

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

Head to head
About

My first 500 words

This Montessori-inspired app helps children develop language and cognitive skills through interactive cards, sounds, and images. It offers 500 words in seven languages across 25 practical categories, with native speaker pronunciations and engaging soundscapes. The ad-free content is designed for independent use by children and provides a safe, joyful learning experience.

Highlights
  • 500 words in 7 languages
  • 25 thematic categories
  • Native speaker pronunciation
  • Interactive cards with sounds and images
  • Alphabet videos
  • Quizzes for knowledge check
  • Ad-free content
Features
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Bring language learning into everyday life in a simple and engaging way. My First 500 Words is a Montessori-inspired app created for parents who want to support their child’s language and cognitive development. With interactive cards, sounds, and images, learning becomes a natural part of the day – without pressure and in the spirit of play. The simple, intuitive interface allows children to use the app independently, while parents can feel confident knowing all content is safe and ad-free. What’s inside the app? • 25 practical thematic categories, • 500 words in 7 languages: English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Ukrainian, and Polish, • Native speaker pronunciation recordings, • Word sounds and immersive thematic soundscapes, • Artistic collages and real photos of Montessori objects, • Alphabet videos with sound, • Quizzes to check knowledge, • Beautiful, clear design, • 100% safe, ad-free content. Each word is presented in four ways – an illustration, a real photo, a sound, and a native-speaker pronunciation. Categories are enhanced with unique soundscapes, making learning an experience that engages both sight and hearing, helping words stick naturally. Why it matters Research shows that in the early years, the brain absorbs languages faster than at any other stage of life. This is the perfect time to build a rich vocabulary, get familiar with the sound of different languages, and develop strong communication skills. My First 500 Words gives parents a proven tool to make the most of this precious time – in a way that is valuable, creative, and full of joy.

About

Learn The Clock!

Features
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Learn The Clock! Learning to tell time has never been this fun and interactive. Learn The Clock! helps beginners master reading an analog clock step by step. With engaging exercises and adjustable difficulty levels, learners build confidence at their own pace. Three Ways to Practice • Multiple-choice questions • Interactive time pickers • Drag and set the clock hands yourself Different learning styles, one clear goal — understanding time. • Easy, Medium, and Hard levels • 12-hour or 24-hour clock formats • Progressive difficulty • Score tracking to measure improvement Whether you're just starting or refining your skills, the app adapts to you. • Clean and distraction-free interface • Intuitive controls • Encouraging practice environment • Perfect for children, students, and anyone learning to read an analog clock Complete exercises, improve accuracy, and challenge yourself every day.

Screenshots

My first 500 words4 screens
Learn The Clock!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: My first 500 words at Free against Learn The Clock!'s $3.99. My first 500 words also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Learn The Clock!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). On update cadence, 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

My first 500 words is free to download; Learn The Clock! costs $3.99 up front. My first 500 words sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Learn The Clock! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My first 500 words ships an update every 3 weeks, Learn The Clock! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
My first 500 words versus Learn The Clock!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy first 500 wordsLearn The Clock!
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size387 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPomelody sp. z o.o.Sebastian Strus

In-app purchases

15 purchases

My first 500 words

One-time15
  • Topic - Market$0.99
  • Topics - Village$0.99
  • Topics - Transport$0.99
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  • One language$1.99
  • Bundle - Topics$2.99
  • Bundle - 5 Topics$3.99
  • Two languages$3.99
  • Three languages$4.99
  • Bundle - 6 Topics$5.99
  • Bundle - 7 Topics$6.99
  • Bundle - 8 Topics$7.99
  • Bundle - 9 Topics$9.99
  • Bundle - 10 Topics$9.99
  • Three language pack$22.99
  • Four languages$31.99
None

Learn The Clock!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My first 500 words free?
My first 500 words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn The Clock! free?
Learn The Clock! costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do My first 500 words or Learn The Clock! have ads?
Neither My first 500 words nor Learn The Clock! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My first 500 words or Learn The Clock!?
My first 500 words ships an update every 3 weeks, and Learn The Clock! fortnightly. Most recently, My first 500 words was updated on October 22, 2026 and Learn The Clock! on October 7, 2026.

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