Bob the train vs Caillou Plays Professions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bob the train
This app features a friendly talking train that engages children with educational content like alphabets, colors, shapes, and numbers. It also includes songs, nursery rhymes, and animal sounds to entertain and teach young learners.
- Educational content (alphabets, colors, shapes, numbers)
- Children's songs and nursery rhymes
- Animal sounds
- Interactive train character
- Toddler-friendly interface
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Every kid is fascinated by a train, especially when it comes chug chugging into the railway station. How would they feel if they could actually meet a train that can talk, sing and dance just like how we do? That is where Bob the Train comes in. Similar to the beloved Thomas the train, Bob loves toddlers as much as they love him, and his favorite time of the day is to visit the kindergarten school and play with his baby friends during their playtime! He is a good friend, the one who teaches your children valuable lessons like their alphabets, colors, shapes and numbers, as well as one who sings a variety of children songs and nursery rhymes to introduce your kids to the different types of animal sounds, opposites as well as the vegetables that they must eat. Bob chugs throughout the land of rhymes with a smile on his face, hoping to turn every kid’s frown into a smile. To allow him to do that, parents, you must subscribe to this channel quickly!
Caillou Plays Professions
Explore a vibrant city and discover various professions through interactive mini-games. Children can learn about different jobs, dress up characters, and customize vehicles while engaging in educational activities designed for ages 4-8.
- 15 professional activities
- Interactive mini-games
- Educational content reviewed by educators
- Customizable transport and outfits
- Multilingual support
- Stimulates imagination and creativity
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Join Caillou in his colorful city and help characters discover various professions in each building. Use customizable means of transport, like taxis, to navigate the city and unlock new buildings and activities as you help more people. Each building represents a unique profession, such as the medical office, school, and veterinary clinic. Children will learn about the basic tasks of each profession through interactive and educational mini-games. Explore Professions and Their Tasks: - Doctor: Treat patients and learn about the human body. - Teacher: Teach numbers, letters, and colors. - Veterinarian: Take care of pets' health. - Gardener: Plant flowers and maintain gardens. - Astronaut: Explore outer space. - Waiter: Serve customers and manage orders. - Soccer Player: Play soccer and learn to shoot penalties. - Baker: Bake delicious cakes and learn about pastry. - Dentist: Fix cavities and learn about dental hygiene. - Merchant: Prepare orders and learn about numbers and weights. - Firefighter: Help people in emergencies. - Police Officer: Manage traffic and learn road safety. - Chef: Cook pizzas and learn about Italian cuisine. - Tailor: Design clothes and learn about fashion. - Garbage Collector: Clean the city and take care of the environment. In addition to the activities of each profession, children can dress Caillou in different professional uniforms in an incredible wardrobe and customize their favorite means of transport to take people to their destinations. Game Features: - Interactive Games: Animated and fun mini-games. - 15 Professional Activities: Various professions to explore and learn about. - Educational Content: Reviewed by educators to ensure valuable learning. - User-Friendly: Tutorials and voice-overs to guide children. - Visual Aids: Intuitive navigation and visual aids to facilitate understanding. - Stimulates Imagination: Enhances creativity and learning in children. - Hours of Fun: Content suitable for children under 10 years old. - Multilingual: Available in 6 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese. - Ideal for Children Aged 4 to 8 Download Caillou and the Professions now and let your children explore the exciting world of professions while playing and learning with Caillou.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Caillou Plays Professions at 3.7 against Bob the train's 2.5. Caillou Plays Professions also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Bob the train's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). 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
Both are free to download. Caillou Plays Professions sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Bob the train asks for nothing beyond the download.
Caillou Plays Professions holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Caillou Plays Professions has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Bob the train ships an update every 3 months, Caillou Plays Professions every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bob the train | Caillou Plays Professions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) | 3.7 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 502 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CASTIFY LTD | Tap Tap Tales, SL |
Customer experience
Bob the train
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In-app purchases
Bob the train
No in-app purchases
Caillou Plays Professions
- Waiter's Uniform$0.99
- Remove Unwanted Ads$0.99
- Veterinarian Uniform$0.99
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- Astronaut Suit$0.99
- Baker's Outfit$0.99
- Small Key Pack$0.99
- Pizza Chef's Attire$0.99
- Medium Key Pack$2.99
- All Professions Costume Bundle$3.99
- Large Key Pack$5.99
- Unlock Everything$9.99
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