Comparison

Matio vs Clock Garden

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

Head to head
About

Matio

Features
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Matio is a fun and educational math learning app designed specifically for first-grade children. Built around the key topics commonly taught in first-grade classrooms, Matio helps children practice and strengthen essential math skills through interactive games and engaging activities. TOPICS INCLUDED β€’ Position & Direction(5 games) β€’ Sorting & Grouping(5 games) β€’ Numbers & Counting(7 games) β€’ Comparing & Ordering(5 games) β€’ Addition & Subtraction(14 games) β€’ Geometry & Shapes(4 games) β€’ Measurement & Time(4 games) β€’ Patterns & Logic(7 games) LEARNING LEVELS Every game includes three difficulty levels designed to follow the natural progression of how numbers are introduced throughout the first-grade school year. β€’ Easy – numbers from 0 to 5 β€’ Medium – numbers from 0 to 10 β€’ Hard – numbers from 0 to 20 This approach allows children to learn at their own pace while building confidence and mastering new concepts step by step. PATTERNS & LOGIC In addition to the standard first-grade curriculum, Matio includes a dedicated Patterns & Logic section for children who enjoy extra challenges. These activities help develop critical thinking, reasoning, memory, and problem-solving skills. FEATURES β€’ 50+ educational math games β€’ Covers the main first-grade math curriculum β€’ Three difficulty levels in every game β€’ No ads and no distractions β€’ Safe and child-friendly environment β€’ Supports independent learning β€’ Available in English, Spanish, German, French, and Mandarin Chinese Whether your child is learning at home, practicing school lessons, or looking for additional challenges, Matio provides a fun and engaging way to build strong math foundations. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://matio.app/privacy.html

About

Clock Garden

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Learning to tell time takes practice. Clock Garden: Telling Time turns that practice into a calm, hands-on adventure. Move clock hands, read analog clocks, choose the right time, and match daily routines with the clock. Short five-question stages keep each session focused, while gentle hints and warm spoken guidance help learning continue without pressure. LEARN STEP BY STEP Travel through four playful worlds and build one skill at a time: β€’ Clock Garden β€” whole hours β€’ Time Town β€” half past β€’ Pocket Clock Lab β€” quarters and five-minute steps β€’ Day & Night β€” connect time with everyday routines VARIED HANDS-ON PRACTICE Four activity types keep learning active: read the clock, set the hands, pick the right clock, and match times with familiar moments. The complete path includes 20 stages and 100 rounds. EXPLORE FREELY Explore Clock lets learners move the hands and hear the time spoken aloud. It is a relaxed place to experiment between lessons. CALM AND FOCUSED β€’ Warm English narration bundled with the app β€’ Lessons and narration work offline after download β€’ Gentle feedback with no timers, lives, or streak pressure β€’ Progress, stars, and world badges are stored on the device β€’ No ads β€’ No account β€’ No subscription START FREE Clock Garden and basic Explore Clock are free. A one-time Full Unlock purchase opens the remaining three worlds, 15 additional stages, the Daily Challenge, and advanced Explore Clock controls. There is no recurring subscription. Build a practical understanding of the clockβ€”one small step at a time.

Screenshots

Matio4 screens
Clock Garden4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Matio at 3 against Clock Garden's 1. Matio also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Matio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Clock Garden sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Matio versus Clock Garden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatioClock Garden
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size162 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid BytyqiFable Labs

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Matio

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
1 purchases

Clock Garden

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Matio free?
Matio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clock Garden free?
Clock Garden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Matio or Clock Garden have ads?
Neither Matio nor Clock Garden shows ads.

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