Comparison

Thinkrolls 2 vs Awhile

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

Head to head
About

Thinkrolls 2

This logic puzzle game challenges children to navigate characters through science-filled mazes. Players use physics principles like gravity and buoyancy to solve 270 increasingly complex levels. It's designed to enhance problem-solving, logic, and scientific understanding in a fun, engaging way.

Highlights
  • 270 challenging levels
  • Hands-on physics lessons
  • Experiment with science concepts
  • Enhance logic and problem-solving
  • 32 unique characters
  • Progress tracking for multiple profiles
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Calling all future scientists! Boys and girls, it's time to put your best thinking cap on! Navigate your Thinkrolls through 270 levels of science-filled mazes in this fun logic puzzle game. Parents, take pride in your children's achievements, as they stretch their brains and solve increasingly challenging physics puzzles, all while having fun! "Thinkrolls 2 delivers exciting puzzle play" - USA Today "Maze puzzler packed with smart, science fun" - Common Sense Media Editor's Pick "An outstanding collection of challenges" - Children's Technology Review Editor's Choice "Masterfully combines silly fun with progressive learning" - Tech With Kids BEST PICK "A masterful sequel to one of my family's all-time favorite apps!" - 148 Apps Kids must use all their wits to navigate 32 spunky characters through 270 levels of increasingly complex mazes. This clever game of logic keeps kids on their toes as they use properties of matter and basic physics to make their Thinkrolls not only roll, but float, glide and teleport through a series of themed chapters. Each gradually introduces a new science concept in an accessible, easy to understand way. As kids explore and master, through trial and error, how to navigate the twists, turns and many pitfalls, they gain confidence in their deductive reasoning and ability to problem solve.   Completing the puzzles requires juggling multiple possibilities, but by thoughtfully combining elements and planning moves well in advance, players keep their Thinkrolls happily rolling along. CHAPTER DESCRIPTIONS Accordion - Hone fine motor skills as kids use expansion and compression to open pathways, build bridges and create stairways Water & Barrel - Test theories on what will sink or float to help Thinkrolls avoid water hazards and pass through safely Egg - Experiment with force, acceleration and gravity to walk on eggshells or gently bounce and roll over an intact egg Fan - Give your ball a gravity-defying boost with some aerodynamic lift from a fan Wormhole - Enter the wormholes to teleport through maze walls! Choose the correct exit and use precise timing or risk getting trapped. Battery - Carefully wait for the circuit to switch off before coming in contact with a battery. Light bulb - Enhance visual memory and remember projected moves before the light goes out Bonus - Combination of all science elements and physics concepts in even more complex puzzles MAIN FEATURES • 270 challenging levels with mind-sharpening puzzles • 135 easy puzzles for ages 3-5, 135 hard puzzles for ages 5-9 • Hands-on physics lessons • Experiment with gravity, buoyancy, levitation, electricity, density, acceleration and other science concepts • Enhance logic, spatial cognition, problem solving, memory, observation and more • 32 hilarious super smart characters to play with • Track progress for up to 6 player profiles • Fun brain training for the whole family • Perfect introduction to STEM • Supreme design and beautiful artwork • Original soundtrack and sound design • Language neutral game-play • COPPA compliant, no third-party ads, no in-app purchases PRIVACY POLICY We respect your privacy! We do not collect, store, or share any personal information or location data. Our apps do not contain third-party ads or in-app purchases and are safe for young children. Read our privacy policy here: http://avokiddo.com/privacy-policy. ABOUT AVOKIDDO Avokiddo is an award-winning creative studio specializing in the development of quality educational apps for children. We think that when you enjoy something, you become one with it; and it is in this creative state that learning takes place. To learn is not merely to memorize, but to reach a state of awareness that keeps the mind fresh, passionate and highly creative. more info: avokiddo.com

About

Awhile

This app offers a visual and intuitive way to understand time. It transforms abstract durations into a calm, flowing visual journey, allowing users to focus without distractions and personalize their experience with various color themes and animation directions.

Highlights
  • Visual representation of time
  • Distraction-free immersive mode
  • Customizable color themes
  • Choice of countdown direction
  • Calm alert sounds
  • Gesture-based interface
Features
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How much is a while? What does ten minutes feel like? In a world of numbers and ticking clocks, Awhile offers a different answer. It's a simple, beautiful timer designed to let you watch time unfold. It transforms abstract durations into a calm, visual journey, making any time tangible and easy to understand. A WORLD WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS Achieve pure focus with an immersive mode that filters out all distractions. With a simple tap, you can strip away every label and number, leaving only the gentle, flowing representation of time itself. It’s a quiet, minimalist space for concentration, meditation, or helping a little one patiently wait. YOUR TIME, YOUR HUE Time isn’t just one color. Choose from a palette of beautiful, hand-picked themes that match your mood, task, or personality. Whether it’s a calming forest green for reading or a vibrant sunrise for a burst of creativity, make each moment your own. A GENTLE SENSE OF DIRECTION We all perceive time differently. Awhile honours that by letting you choose the direction of your countdown. Select a classic clockwise motion or a counter-clockwise flow that feels like a container gracefully filling up. The choice is yours. A COMPANION FOR EVERY MIND Awhile is a gentle companion for everyone. For curious minds just learning about minutes. For creative thinkers who thrive with visual cues. For anyone seeking a calmer, more intuitive way to manage focus, navigate daily routines, or ease through transitions. FEATURES • A beautifully simple, gesture-based interface. • An immersive, minimalist mode to hide all distractions. • A gorgeous palette of color themes to personalize your experience. • The choice between clockwise and counter-clockwise animations. • A selection of calm alert sounds. • Lovingly localized into 24 languages with unique, culturally-aware names. Stop counting the minutes. Start experiencing them. Download Awhile and watch time unfold.

Screenshots

Thinkrolls 24 screens
Awhile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thinkrolls 2 at 88% against Awhile's 0%. Thinkrolls 2 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 1). Awhile's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Thinkrolls 2 costs $5.99 and Awhile $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thinkrolls 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thinkrolls 2 has 7.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Thinkrolls 2's written reviews are positive against 0% of Awhile's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Thinkrolls 2 versus Awhile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThinkrolls 2Awhile
Price$5.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.5 (7.4K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews87.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAVOKIDDOAndreas Vercell

Customer experience

Thinkrolls 2

All ratings7,429 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral6.4%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive87.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative6.5%

Awhile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Thinkrolls 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing or crashing on certain devices
  • Inconsistent performance across platforms
  • Issues with in-app purchases or unlocks

Requested features

4 requests
  • More challenging levels for older players
  • Ability to unlock all characters more easily
  • Improved physics and character animations
  • Additional game modes or mini-games

Awhile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Thinkrolls 2

No in-app purchases

None

Awhile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thinkrolls 2 free?
Thinkrolls 2 costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Awhile free?
Awhile costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Thinkrolls 2 or Awhile?
Thinkrolls 2 is rated higher. Thinkrolls 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Awhile averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Thinkrolls 2 or Awhile have ads?
Neither Thinkrolls 2 nor Awhile shows ads.

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