The Clock School vs Telling Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Clock School
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The Clock School – Discover the Magic of Time Reading an analog clock is a timeless skill — and one that surprisingly many people never fully master. Whether you're picking it up for the first time, brushing up after years of digital-only clocks, or learning in a new language, The Clock School turns telling time into a rewarding, interactive experience. With three complementary game modes, three difficulty levels, and a clean, modern interface, The Clock School fits learners of every age and every stage. THREE WAYS TO LEARN Everyone learns differently, so The Clock School offers three game modes that reinforce time-reading skills from every angle: • Multiple Choice – See a clock and choose the correct time from six options. Perfect for building recognition and confidence. • Time Picker – Read the clock and dial in the exact hour and minute. Great for practicing precision. • Interactive Hands – Read a written time and drag the hour and minute hands into place. A hands-on way to truly understand how a clock works. THREE DIFFICULTY LEVELS The Clock School grows with you: • Easy – Quarter hours only (o'clock, quarter past, half past, quarter to). Ideal for beginners. • Medium – Every five minutes. A solid step up. • Hard – Any minute of the hour. For confident timekeepers who want a real challenge. Each level uses smart distractors and forgiving tolerances, so you're challenged without being frustrated. THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED • Big, friendly clock faces with clear numerals • Delightful sound effects and rewarding feedback • Smooth animations and a calming animated background • A bright, modern interface with a rounded, readable font • No clutter — just tap, learn, and play 12-HOUR OR 24-HOUR CLOCK Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour formats at any time. Whether you use AM/PM or the full 24-hour day, The Clock School adapts to how you think about time. MULTIPLE LANGUAGES Enjoy the app in your native language. The Clock School is fully localized, so you can practice reading time in the language you're most comfortable with — or use it as a delightful way to reinforce vocabulary in a new one. WHO IT'S FOR The Clock School is a wonderful companion for: • Anyone who wants to master the analog clock • Students of all ages practicing at their own pace • Language learners building time-related vocabulary • Homeschoolers and classroom teachers • Watch enthusiasts brushing up on the fundamentals • Families learning together DISTRACTION-FREE • No ads • No noisy notifications • No accounts to create • Just focused, enjoyable learning UNIVERSAL APP Optimized for both iPhone and iPad, with layouts that look beautiful on any screen. Take it in the car, on a plane, or curl up with it on the couch. START THE ADVENTURE Time shapes our days, our plans, and our conversations. The Clock School makes learning to read it feel like a game rather than a lesson — one satisfying tap, drag, and correct answer at a time. Download The Clock School today and discover the magic of time.
Telling Time
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Mastering the clock has never been this fun, intuitive, and engaging! Whether your child is just discovering what the short and long hands do or mastering complex elapsed time calculations, this interactive math game provides a structured, gamified curriculum designed to build lifelong time-telling confidence. INTERACTIVE HANDS-ON LEARNING Move the interactive clock hands freely to set exact times, read high-contrast analog dials, match digital formats, and solve engaging time puzzles step by step. COMPLETE TIME-TELLING CURRICULUM • Clock Basics & Hours: Meet the hour and minute hands, master full hours (O'clock), and learn half-past positions. • Quarters & Skip Counting: Understand quarter past (:15), quarter to (:45), and master 5-minute skip jumps. • AM vs. PM & 24-Hour Time: Differentiate morning from night and master military time (13:00 to 23:59) with easy conversion rules. • To-the-Minute Precision: Read exact minutes with unrestricted accuracy. • Elapsed Time & Time Math: Solve real-world time challenges—calculate future arrival times, rewind past hours, and handle crossing-hour transitions. GAMIFIED ADVENTURE & PRACTICE MODES • Adventure Saga Map: Travel through 20 handcrafted progressive stages, unlock hidden paths, and conquer intense Boss Battle trials. • Training Camp: Target specific skills across Basics, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert test categories. • Smart Flashcards: Visual, bite-sized mini-lessons explaining the exact logic behind clock hands, quarters, and the +12 military rule before each stage. • Daily Quests & Ranks: Complete daily challenges, earn XP, and level up from Clock Apprentice to Time Grandmaster. DESIGNED FOR CLASSROOMS & HOME STUDY Aligned with early elementary math standards (Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade), this app serves as the ultimate practice tool for parents, homeschoolers, and educators. --- IN-APP PURCHASES & SUBSCRIPTIONS • Remove Ads (Monthly / Yearly): Unlock an uninterrupted, ad-free learning experience with auto-renewable subscriptions. • Diamond Packs: One-time consumable purchases to unlock stages and continue streaks without watching ads. Subscription Terms: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings anytime. • Privacy Policy: https://www.cepokul.com/privacy-policy-for-matx-8483/ • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Clock School at none against Telling Time's shown. Telling Time's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Clock School sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Telling Time sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | The Clock School | Telling Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sebastian Strus | Sedat YILDIZ |
In-app purchases
The Clock School
- The Clock School Premium$5.99
Telling Time
- Remove Ads 1 Month$3.991 Month
- Remove Ads 1 Year$24.991 Year
- 100 diamonds$1.99
- 500 diamonds$5.99
- 1000 diamonds$8.99





