# PlayWithClock vs Clockwise

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlayWithClock at none against Clockwise's 1. PlayWithClock also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 50%). Clockwise's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (295 vs 15). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Clockwise holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clockwise has 295 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of PlayWithClock's written reviews are positive against 50% of Clockwise's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PlayWithClock ships an update every 2 months, Clockwise every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayWithClock | Clockwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playwithclock/id557615128/reviews) | **[4.6 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockwise-read-the-clock/id1507384314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **295** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akiyo Imanaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/978044107) | [Frederik Jacques](https://appshunter.io/developer/456286334) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Clockwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockwise-read-the-clock/id1507384314)

This app makes learning to tell time fun and engaging for children. It features voice guidance, interactive games, and customizable difficulty levels to help kids master the clock at their own pace. Vibrant animations and sound effects enhance the learning experience.

**Highlights:** Voice-powered learning guidance, Interactive 'Set the Clock' game, Interactive 'Pick the Right Time' game, Progressive difficulty levels, Customizable gameplay settings, Vibrant animations and sound effects, Multilingual voice support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full game | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayWithClock free?

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

### Is Clockwise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlayWithClock or Clockwise?

Clockwise is rated higher. PlayWithClock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Clockwise averages 4.6 from 295 ratings.

### Do PlayWithClock or Clockwise have ads?

PlayWithClock shows ads; Clockwise does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlayWithClock or Clockwise?

PlayWithClock ships an update every 2 months, and Clockwise every 3 months. Most recently, PlayWithClock was updated on September 21, 2026 and Clockwise on September 17, 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.*