Set the clock vs Clock For Kids
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Set the clock
This app helps children learn to tell time using an interactive wooden clock. It offers nine game types with multiple difficulty levels and spoken instructions in several languages, making learning engaging and challenging.
- Interactive wooden clock design
- Nine game types for time practice
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Spoken instructions in multiple languages
- Earn medals for correct answers
- Analog and digital time modes
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* Listed in the top 3 of educational apps in the Dutch App Store! ‘Set the clock’ can help your child to learn to tell time and revives old times by reintroducing the wooden clock on the iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch! You can practice together with your child, or let him/her perform assignments on his/her own using the nine game types in the App: "Set the clock’, ‘Tell the time’, ‘Adjust the clock’ and more. The assignments are clearly pronounced in English. Besides English, it is also possible to have the assignments spoken in Dutch, German, French, Spanish and even Chinese. This makes that "Set the clock" can provide enough challenge even for older children. Each game type, has five levels of difficulty. When enough correct answers are given, you are rewarded with a bronze, silver or gold medal! The app is fully usable even without the Multiple Profiles option. Features: - Beautifully designed wooden clock. - Earn medals and shows that you are a real time telling champion! - Multiple game modes (nine in total; analog and digital): > Learn to set the clock to the correct time. > Choose which clock displays the correct time. > Learn to set the clock ahead or back. - Tap the clock’s digits to hear what number it is. - English spoken, so your child can practice independently. - Different levels: hours, half hours, per quarter and per 5 minutes. - Also suitable for older children / pupils, because of the ability to tell time in other languages. In short: a great educational app for both young and old. Learn telling time is just as fun as ever!
Clock For Kids
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Introducing our fun and interactive clock learning app designed specifically for kids! Learning to tell time has never been more enjoyable. Our app offers an exciting way for children to grasp the concept of time through engaging activities. With colorful visuals and easy-to-use controls, kids can drag and drop numbers onto the clock face, mastering the placement of each digit effortlessly. Through playful quizzes, they'll have the opportunity to interact with the hour and minute hands, learning to position them accurately for various times. Key features: Drag-and-drop functionality: Children can easily place numbers on the clock face, reinforcing their understanding of the sequence of hours. Interactive quizzes: Engaging exercises where kids drag the hour and minute hands to match the displayed time, solidifying their time-telling skills. Vibrant visuals: Bright and captivating graphics keep kids entertained while they learn. Intuitive interface: Simple controls designed for young learners to navigate the app independently. Our app provides a supportive environment for children to learn and practice telling time. Empower your child's time-telling abilities while they have a blast with our clock learning app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clock For Kids at none against Set the clock's 1. Set the clock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and price ($0.99 vs $5.99). On 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
Set the clock costs $0.99 and Clock For Kids $5.99 up front. Set the clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Clock For Kids asks for nothing beyond the download.
Set the clock ships an update every 2 months, Clock For Kids every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Set the clock | Clock For Kids |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (986 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 986 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Frank Guchelaar | KIDA Apps L.L.C. |
Bugs and requests
Set the clock
Reported bugs
2 issues- Digital time display issues
- Problems with language settings
Requested features
4 requests- Add more advanced levels
- Provide feedback for incorrect answers
- Improve voice and language clarity
- Offer more clock customization options
Clock For Kids
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Set the clock
- Multiple profiles$0.99
Clock For Kids
No in-app purchases
Questions
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