Comparison

Gloop FREE vs Caillou Plays Professions

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

Head to head
About

Gloop FREE

Explore a unique interactive simulation of a viscous, glowing substance. Manipulate its properties by stirring or treating it gently to create dynamic visual effects and even shape it. Supports real-time warping of photos, images, and video on compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Interactive molecular simulation
  • Dynamic glowing effects
  • Viscosity and solidification control
  • Photo and image warping
  • Real-time video warping
Features
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"Gloop" sits somewhere in that improbable space between an interactive lava lamp, foam resting on water and alien clouds lit by the setting sun(s). Whatever it is, as you stir this bizarre mix thousands of virtual molecules collide with each other, sticking and slipping. This generates heat causing the gloop to glow and become less viscous. If you treat the gloop more gently it cools and solidifies allowing you to give it form. Gloop FREE now features warping of photos, images and real time video on iPhone 3GS+, iPod 3rd Gen+ and iPad+. Photos and real time video require a device with a camera. ------------ Also by RunSwimFly - "Germs" and "Germs FREE" - the liquid physics engine of "Gloop" employed in a game of microbial conquest.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 15 professional activities
  • Interactive mini-games
  • Educational content reviewed by educators
  • Customizable transport and outfits
  • Multilingual support
  • Stimulates imagination and creativity
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Gloop FREE4 screens
Caillou Plays Professions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gloop FREE at 83% against Caillou Plays Professions's 0%. Gloop FREE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Caillou Plays Professions sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Gloop FREE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gloop FREE holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gloop FREE has 58 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Gloop FREE's written reviews are positive against 0% of Caillou Plays Professions's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gloop FREE ships an update every 5 months, Caillou Plays Professions every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Gloop FREE versus Caillou Plays Professions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGloop FREECaillou Plays Professions
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (58 ratings) — better3.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB502 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRunSwimFlyTap Tap Tales, SL

Customer experience

Gloop FREE

All ratings58 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative20.7%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative10.3%

Caillou Plays Professions

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Gloop FREE

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App unavailable on modern iOS devices
  • Crashes on iPad after 5+ minutes of play
  • Accelerometer malfunction on iPhone 4
  • Blurry graphics during gameplay
  • Goop turns yellow and becomes uncontrollable when touched
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  • Goop dissipates unexpectedly
  • Landscape mode doesn't work properly
  • Full version not available for iPod Touch
  • Color changes to blue after brief time in lite version

Requested features

13 requests
  • Gravity and tilt controls
  • Sound effects for interactions
  • Thicker, more viscous goop consistency
  • More goop quantity
  • Additional shapes and particle types
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  • Game levels or progression system
  • Multiplayer functionality
  • HD graphics upgrade
  • Ability to insert pictures
  • Background color customization
  • Landscape screen support
  • Firework sounds on explosions
  • Smaller globs absorption mechanic

Caillou Plays Professions

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gloop FREE

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Caillou Plays Professions

One-time11
  • 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

Questions

Is Gloop FREE free?
Gloop FREE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Caillou Plays Professions free?
Caillou Plays Professions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gloop FREE or Caillou Plays Professions?
Gloop FREE is rated higher. Gloop FREE averages 4.0 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Caillou Plays Professions averages 3.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Gloop FREE or Caillou Plays Professions have ads?
Caillou Plays Professions shows ads; Gloop FREE does not.
Which is updated more often, Gloop FREE or Caillou Plays Professions?
Gloop FREE ships an update every 5 months, and Caillou Plays Professions every 7 months. Most recently, Gloop FREE was updated on October 14, 2026 and Caillou Plays Professions on October 5, 2026.

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