Comparison

SPARKvue 4 vs Clear Touch Collage

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

Head to head
About

SPARKvue 4

Collect, visualize, and analyze real-time sensor data for STEM education. Wirelessly connect sensors, capture images for analysis, and build custom displays. Share live data and create electronic lab journals for collaborative learning.

Highlights
  • Live sensor data collection
  • Wireless Bluetooth sensor connection
  • Multiple data display options
  • Built-in statistical analysis tools
  • Interactive lab activities
  • Electronic student lab journals
  • Live data sharing
Features
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SPARKvue is a popular data collection, visualization and analysis application for STEM learning. SPARKvue enables wireless data collection and live data sharing with anyone in the world to unleash the learning experience. Capture data from the world around you: ● Graph live sensor data from the world around you in real time—pH, temperature, force, carbon dioxide and much more! ● Connect PASCO’s new wireless Bluetooth Smart sensors directly to your iPad or iPhone—just turn on the sensor and connect right in the app. Nothing could be easier! ● Connect any of 80+ PASCO sensors via our Bluetooth interfaces ● Capture images with the integrated cameras and use SPARKvue’s image analysis capabilities ● Collect and display live data using the onboard accelerometer and sound sensors Key features: ● Measure and display sensor data in real time ● Display data in a graph, bar graph, analog meter, digits or table ● Build custom displays--mix display types, images, videos, text and assessments (Build feature not available on iPhones due to screen size) ● Analyze data with built-in statistical tools (min, max, mean, standard deviation, count and area) ● Select from 8 different curve fits including linear and quadratic ● Pinch and zoom manipulation of graphs ● Capture and annotate images ● Add videos, photos and GIFs ● Includes 14 preloaded SPARKlab interactive lab activities, plus over 80 more available free online ● Create and export electronic student lab journals ● Integrated with cloud-based file sharing services such as Dropbox and more ● Add assessments including multiple choice, drop down lists, and free text response (not available on iPhones) ● Live data sharing and session sharing across devices--with each student capturing the shared data on their own device for further analysis. Share with the class or even across geographies-in real time. Designed for science learning: ● Convenient annotation, snapshot and electronic journaling are among the features supporting peer dialogue, classroom presentations, and assessment. ● With SPARKlab interactive lab activities, teachers can blend instructional content, live data collection & analysis, reflection prompts and more, all completely within the SPARKvue environment. Use PASCO free SPARKlabs or build your own! Common user experience across platforms: SPARKvue is a member of PASCO’s SPARKscience family, providing the same user experience across all technology environments: ● tablets ● phones ● computers ● interactive whiteboards No matter what the mix of technology is in the classroom or the school, teachers and students all share the same user experience--placing the learning experience in the forefront and simplifying classroom management. Where do I get sensors? PASCO offers over 80 sensors to measure almost anything in the world around you in life, earth and physical sciences plus out in the field exploring the environment. See our newest wireless sensors to measure Temperature, pH, Pressure and Force/Acceleration—all with no need for an expensive interface or wires. Just turn them on and collect data! For purchasing information, see http://pasco.com/sparkvue Languages: SPARKvue supports 28 languages. See http://pasco.com/sparkvue for details. Support: SPARKvue has an integrated help system, just a touch away with the help icon. Further assistance with SPARKvue or any PASCO product is available free from PASCO Teacher Support. About PASCO Scientific: PASCO Scientific brings a rich history of innovation and support for science education, with over 50 years of service to educators around the world.

About

Clear Touch Collage

This application allows multiple devices to wirelessly share content to a central panel, fostering interaction and collaboration. It offers robust permission controls for managing connections and seamless integration with popular devices, making it ideal for educational and presentation environments.

Highlights
  • Multiple device sharing (up to 4 simultaneously)
  • Permission controls for managing connections
  • Wide device compatibility (iOS, Android)
  • Easy connectivity via access code
  • Connect and play video from devices
  • Integrated notetaking tools
  • Pre-installed on Clear Touch panels
Features
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Clear Touch Collage™ is a powerful, yet easy-to-use, application that lets you share up to four devices directly to your Clear Touch™ panel. It enables you to encourage interaction and involvement, even in a classroom setting where each student has his or her own device. Helpful permission controls give you the ability to manage who is able to connect, ensuring you have the necessary control for keeping everything organized and running smoothly. Collage is especially useful for show-and-tell and student presentations, but it is equally useful in enabling teachers to teach cooperatively. For example, in a lab setting one teacher could moderate the presentation from his or her laptop, while another teacher or teacher’s assistant could demonstrate an experiment on a camera-enabled device. A teacher could even connect multiple devices in the classroom and then move easily from device to device without having to constantly disconnect and reconnect. The true genius of Collage is that it is a highly compatible solution that works seamlessly with nearly all of today’s most popular devices, including iPhones and iPads. On top of that, connecting to Collage is remarkably easy to do. Simply enable Collage on your Clear Touch™ panel, enter the displayed access code, and you’re ready to go! Clear Touch Collage™ Offers: * Wide-ranging Compatibility. - A truly open architecture supports all types of devices, including iPhones and iPads. * Multiple Device Sharing. - Collage currently enables up to 32 devices to connect and up to 4 to share simultaneously. *Permissions Mode. - Permission controls give the teacher the ability to allow or restrict devices from connecting and sharing content. * Easy Connectivity. - Clear Touch Collage provides a remarkably uncomplicated way to connect and share content. Simply download the app on the connecting device and input the access code to start sharing. * Connect and Play Video from Other Devices. - Collage enables you to connect smartphones, tablets, and cameras and project video directly on-screen. * Intuitive, Universal User Interface. - The application’s controls and interface are remarkably easy to understand and use. * Full Notetaking Toolset. - While Collage is running, you can still access all of your panels native note-taking tools, enabling you to easily add markup over connected content. * Pre-installed on Your Panel. - Collage comes pre-installed on each Clear Touch panel. * Full-Service Support. - If you ever have questions or run into problems, Clear Touch offers US-based support services, automatic updates, and installation assistance.

Screenshots

SPARKvue 44 screens
Clear Touch Collage3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Clear Touch Collage at 4.3 against SPARKvue 4's 1.9. Clear Touch Collage also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 46%). SPARKvue 4's advantage is ratings volume (638 vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clear Touch Collage holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPARKvue 4 has 638 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of SPARKvue 4's written reviews are positive against 60% of Clear Touch Collage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPARKvue 4 ships an update every 2 months, Clear Touch Collage every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SPARKvue 4 versus Clear Touch Collage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPARKvue 4Clear Touch Collage
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (638 ratings)4.3 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings638 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPASCO scientificClear Touch Interactive

Customer experience

SPARKvue 4

All ratings638 ratings
Positive21.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative76.3%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative51.0%

Clear Touch Collage

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

SPARKvue 4

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Caused spontaneous combustion
  • Erased all my data
  • Triggered a nuclear meltdown
  • Turned my dog into a salad bowl
  • Gave me a permanent wedgie

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add free Fortnite V-Bucks
  • Integrate with Tinder
  • Allow users to summon demons
  • Provide a self-destruct button
  • Add support for teleportation

Clear Touch Collage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SPARKvue 4

No in-app purchases

None

Clear Touch Collage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPARKvue 4 free?
SPARKvue 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clear Touch Collage free?
Clear Touch Collage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPARKvue 4 or Clear Touch Collage?
Clear Touch Collage is rated higher. SPARKvue 4 averages 1.9 out of 5 from 638 ratings, while Clear Touch Collage averages 4.3 from 14 ratings.
Do SPARKvue 4 or Clear Touch Collage have ads?
Neither SPARKvue 4 nor Clear Touch Collage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPARKvue 4 or Clear Touch Collage?
SPARKvue 4 ships an update every 2 months, and Clear Touch Collage every 4 months. Most recently, SPARKvue 4 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Clear Touch Collage on September 17, 2026.

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