Comparison

Sticks Not Clicks vs Visual Day

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

Head to head
About

Sticks Not Clicks

Features
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Sticks Not Clicks helps parents and early childhood educators create meaningful, play-based learning experiences — without the planning overload. Whether you’re at home, in a classroom, or outside, Sticks Not Clicks generates low-prep, developmentally appropriate play ideas in seconds, using materials already around you. The app supports creativity, focus, problem-solving, and independent play without complicated setup or endless searching for ideas. How It Works: 1. Scan your surroundings Take a quick 3-second video of the space and materials around you — at home, outdoors, or in the classroom. 2. Set your moment Select your child’s age, mood, and your desired level of involvement (independent play, guided play, or co-play). 3. Generate a play-based activity With one tap, Sticks Not Clicks uses AI to analyze the materials it sees and creates a custom, play-based learning activity tailored to your exact moment. Flexible Ways to Use the App: - Generate activities instantly based on what you already have - Browse the growing Activity Library for ready-to-use play ideas - Customize any activity to better fit your child or group (Coming Soon): - Adjust complexity levels to support developmental needs - Swap materials (for example, no yellow paint? Use turmeric and water) - Add themes your child loves, like dinosaurs, cars, animals, or pizza Types of Activities You’ll Find: - Kitchen experiments using everyday ingredients - STEM activities that build problem-solving and curiosity - Arts and crafts for creativity and self-expression - Outdoor and nature play, including fun in the snow - Holiday and seasonal activities - Group mode activities for classrooms or siblings Why Parents and Educators Use Sticks Not Clicks: - Reduces the mental load of planning screen-free activities - Supports play-based learning without extra prep - Works across home, classroom, and outdoor settings - Encourages creativity, curiosity, and hands-on exploration - Designed to feel doable, flexible, and responsive to real moments Sticks Not Clicks doesn’t replace structured learning… it complements it by making play intentional, accessible, and easy to start. Because play is learning too. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sticksnotclicks.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://sticksnotclicks.com/privacy

About

Visual Day

This app helps parents and educators create visual schedules and routines for children. It offers different board types like visual schedules, first-then, and token boards to support predictability and motivation. Features include a distraction-free Kid Mode, custom photo integration, and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Visual schedules
  • First-Then boards
  • Token boards
  • Kid Mode
  • Custom photo integration
  • Progress tracking
  • PDF export
Features
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Visual Day helps parents, caregivers, and teachers turn everyday routines into clear, calm, visual steps. Built for children who thrive with predictability — including autistic kids, ADHD, and early learners — it makes "what's happening now and what's next" easy to see. THREE KINDS OF BOARDS • Visual Schedules — lay out a full routine step by step, and check tasks off as you go. • First-Then — the simplest way to show "first we do this, then you get that." • Token Boards — earn tokens toward a reward to build motivation and follow-through. DESIGNED FOR REAL FAMILIES • Kid Mode — a full-screen, distraction-free view with big touch targets, made for little hands. • Hundreds of clear symbols built in plus your own photos (all private -- even we do not store them). • Drag to reorder tasks, set optional countdown timers, and add gentle routine reminders. • Optional voice output reads tasks and rewards aloud. • Celebrate finishing with satisfying confetti. TRACK PROGRESS • See streaks and completions over time to spot what's working. • Manage boards for multiple children from one place. PRINT & GO • Export any board as a clean PDF to cut, laminate, and reuse — perfect for the fridge, classroom, or on the go. WORKS EVERYWHERE • Universal app for iPhone and iPad. Your boards sync to your account so they're ready on every device. Visual Day is a supportive tool for building routines and independence. It is not a medical or therapeutic device. PRIVACY & SECURITY Your family's data stays yours. Boards and progress are tied to your private account and synced over encrypted connections — never sold, with no third-party advertising. Any photos you add are used only on your device and are never uploaded to our servers — they stay with you. Creating a child profile requires your consent, in line with COPPA and GDPR. SUBSCRIPTION Visual Day is free to use with up to 3 boards and 3 children — including all three board types, Kid Mode, reminders, and timers. Upgrade to Visual Day Pro for unlimited boards & children, PDF export, and advanced progress tracking. • Price: $9.99/$39.99 per month/year, billed through your Apple ID. • Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://visual-day.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://visual-day.com/privacy Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at [support email].

Screenshots

Sticks Not Clicks4 screens
Visual Day4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sticks Not Clicks and Visual Day are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Sticks Not Clicks sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Visual Day sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sticks Not Clicks ships an update weekly, Visual Day every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sticks Not Clicks versus Visual Day: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSticks Not ClicksVisual Day
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSticks Not Clicks Inc.Vijay Erramilli

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sticks Not Clicks

Subscriptions4
  • Parents Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Educators Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Parents Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
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  • Educators Yearly$129.991 Year
1 purchases

Visual Day

Subscriptions1
  • Visual Day Pro14 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Sticks Not Clicks free?
Sticks Not Clicks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visual Day free?
Visual Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sticks Not Clicks or Visual Day have ads?
Neither Sticks Not Clicks nor Visual Day shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sticks Not Clicks or Visual Day?
Sticks Not Clicks ships an update weekly, and Visual Day every 10 days. Most recently, Sticks Not Clicks was updated on October 24, 2026 and Visual Day on October 6, 2026.

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