# TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) vs Wedge

The clearest difference is rating: Wedge at 5.0 against TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers)'s 2.5. Wedge also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (525 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wedge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wedge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) has 525 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) ships an update monthly, Wedge every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) | Wedge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (525 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tpt-teachers-pay-teachers/id581312419/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedge-visual-countdown-timer/id6796095142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **525** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teacher Synergy Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/581312422) | [Chad Berry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877904121) |

## What reviewers say

### TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tpt-teachers-pay-teachers/id581312419)

Access and discover millions of PreK-12 educational resources created by teachers. This app allows you to manage your purchased materials, explore new teaching tools, and save items to your wish list. Educators can also manage their online store and receive sale notifications.

**Highlights:** Access purchased digital downloads, Discover new teaching resources, Add resources to wish list, Manage TPT seller store, Receive sale notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient app for browsing resources
- 👍 Helpful for homeschooling and lesson planning
- 🚀 Easy to search and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🛑 Unable to purchase items through the app
- 🐛 Inconsistent app performance and functionality
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options compared to website
- 🔒 Login issues and app crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated loading of the same search results
- Inability to view or edit seller's own products
- Notifications not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Add ability to purchase items directly in the app
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Optimize app for iPad and tablet use
- Provide real-time sales data and analytics for sellers


### Wedge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedge-visual-countdown-timer/id6796095142)

This app provides a visual countdown timer that shrinks like a colored wedge, making time remaining clear at a glance. It features a hidden picture that is revealed as time elapses, perfect for engaging children and adults alike. Designed for focus and time management, it's ad-free and privacy-focused.

**Highlights:** Visual wedge countdown, Hidden picture reveal, Customizable presets, Gentle alarm sounds, Kid-lock feature, Live Activity integration, Siri and Shortcuts support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wedge Unlocked | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) free?

TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wedge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) or Wedge?

Wedge is rated higher. TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) averages 2.5 out of 5 from 525 ratings, while Wedge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) or Wedge have ads?

Neither TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) nor Wedge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) or Wedge?

TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) ships an update monthly, and Wedge every 2 days. Most recently, TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) was updated on October 14, 2026 and Wedge on October 12, 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.*