Comparison

Five Trains vs Candy Cards

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

Head to head
About

Five Trains

Features
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Touch the screen to play this popular counting song which reinforces early number skills. Count down from five to zero as the trains chug along the track to the catchy tune. There are also two counting activities to reinforce counting up from zero to five. The uncluttered images are simple and bright and are ideal for children with special needs who may find visual discrimination difficult. Switch access for one or two switches is included. Switches can be connected via a Bluetooth switch interface. Key features • Simple counting song plus two counting activities to reinforce sequencing numbers from zero to five. • Clear presentation with no visual clutter. • Switch access options included (using available Bluetooth switch interfaces).

About

Candy Cards

This app provides an accessible digital card deck for a popular candy-themed board game. It allows users to tap cards to reveal them and hear instructions read aloud, with optional Bluetooth switch support. It's designed to help individuals with limited dexterity or low vision participate in the game.

Highlights
  • Digital card deck for board game
  • Tap to reveal cards
  • Read-aloud move instructions
  • Bluetooth switch compatibility
  • Low-vision display mirroring
  • Aids limited dexterity
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Make a favorite candy-themed board game more accessible for everyone! This easy-to-use card deck companion helps players of all abilities join the fun. Simply tap a face-down card on your device to flip it over and hear the move instruction read aloud. For players with limited dexterity, an optional Bluetooth switch button can be used to flip the cards. For players with low vision, mirror your device to a projector or large display so everyone can easily see each card. Whether you’re playing in a classroom, special education setting, therapy environment, or at home, this app makes it easier for more students and adults to participate and play alongside everyone else. NOTE: This app is a companion to a physical candy-themed board game and is not a complete game by itself. You must own the physical board game to play. This app is designed as an accessibility add-on to help make the game easier for everyone to enjoy.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Candy Cards at Free against Five Trains's $3.99. Candy Cards also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Five Trains's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 17.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Candy Cards is free to download; Five Trains costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Five Trains versus Candy Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFive TrainsCandy Cards
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInclusive Technology Ltdfishdog.net

In-app purchases

None

Five Trains

No in-app purchases

None

Candy Cards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Five Trains free?
Five Trains costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Candy Cards free?
Candy Cards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Five Trains or Candy Cards have ads?
Neither Five Trains nor Candy Cards shows ads.

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