# Clockwork Puzzle vs PlayWithClock

The clearest difference is rating: PlayWithClock at 4.4 against Clockwork Puzzle's 3.3. PlayWithClock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). Clockwork Puzzle's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clockwork Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlayWithClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlayWithClock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Clockwork Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 82% of PlayWithClock's.

Clockwork Puzzle ships an update every 9 months, PlayWithClock every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clockwork Puzzle | PlayWithClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockwork-puzzle-learn-to-tell-time/id541556830/reviews) | **[4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playwithclock/id557615128/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 149 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keaton.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/464191934) | [Akiyo Imanaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/978044107) |

## What reviewers say

### Clockwork Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockwork-puzzle-learn-to-tell-time/id541556830)

This educational app helps children learn to tell time through interactive puzzles. It offers various assembly tasks and play modes with adjustable difficulty levels, supporting visual and auditory learning.

**Highlights:** 5 kinds of assembly puzzles, Adjustable difficulty levels, Auditory time speaking, Hint button for assistance, Universal iPhone/iPad support, Assembly and individual task modes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |


### PlayWithClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playwithclock/id557615128)

An interactive clock application designed to help users learn to tell time. It allows manipulation of clock hands, provides spoken time in English and Japanese, and offers time-telling challenges. Users can even record their own voices for spoken time.

**Highlights:** Manipulate clock hands, Listen to spoken time (English/Japanese), Time-telling challenges, Record custom voice for time, Switch between English and Japanese, Customizable clock parts and colors

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clockwork Puzzle free?

Clockwork Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PlayWithClock free?

PlayWithClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Clockwork Puzzle or PlayWithClock?

PlayWithClock is rated higher. Clockwork Puzzle averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PlayWithClock averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do Clockwork Puzzle or PlayWithClock have ads?

PlayWithClock shows ads; Clockwork Puzzle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clockwork Puzzle or PlayWithClock?

Clockwork Puzzle ships an update every 9 months, and PlayWithClock every 6 weeks. Most recently, Clockwork Puzzle was updated on September 21, 2026 and PlayWithClock on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*