Comparison · checked November 2026
The Best Telling Time Apps for Kids
Prices and update dates come from each app's US App Store listing on November 5, 2026. Each one is good at something, so match it to your child.
At a glance
| App | Price | Last updated | What it does | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwood (that's us) | Free on the web · iPhone app coming soon | November 2026 | Fourteen mini games that adapt from o'clock to single minutes | Plays in any browser now; not on the App Store yet |
| Telling Time For Kids - Clock (Burleigh Creative Apps) | Free download · Premium upgrade in the app | October 2026 | A step-by-step path with Dino, dragging real clock hands | The listing says no ads, and offers school pricing |
| Telling Time Academy (123 Kids Academy) | Free download · one-time in-app purchase or a 123 Kids Academy + membership | October 2026 | Set the hands, match analog to digital, clock puzzles; coins build a city | Also covers a.m. and p.m. and 24-hour time |
| Set the clock (Frank Guchelaar) | $0.99 | January 2026 | Nine game types around a wooden clock, with spoken instructions | One low price up front |
| Clockwise - Read the clock (Frederik Jacques) | Free download | September 2025 | Voice-guided levels from the hour upward, unlocked with stars | The voice suits children who can't read yet |
| Interactive Telling Time (GiggleUp) | Free · Pro version $2.99 | March 2020 | Analog and digital clocks in many languages | Lists a 2012 Parents' Choice Silver Award; no update since 2020 |
How to choose
For a child who won't sit down to practice: pick the app where telling time is the game, not a quiz in front of it. That's where we think Clockwood fits best.
For a step-by-step course: an app with a structured path, like Telling Time For Kids, walks a child through in order.
For a five-year-old who can't read yet: make sure prompts are spoken. Clockwise and Set the clock both say theirs aloud, and so does Clockwood.
For a whole class: apps need installing on every device. A browser game with no logins is easier: Clockwood runs on anything, and the teaching clock goes on the board.
The cheapest way to decide: play free
The whole Clockwood game runs in your browser. Try a round with your child tonight.
Questions
What is the best telling time app for kids?
It depends on the child. We're biased, but for kids who need practice to feel like a game, try Clockwood free in the browser before paying for anything.
Are there free telling time apps?
Yes, several are free to download, though most sell an upgrade inside the app. Clockwood's full game is free on the web with no upgrade.
Apps or worksheets?
Both. Drawing hands on paper builds accuracy, and games build speed. Our free worksheets go well alongside any app.
Coming soon to iPhone
We're building a Clockwood app with what needs a real app: every time read aloud, offline play, and a parent view of which times have stuck and which are still tricky. The full game stays free here on the web.
Coming soon on theApp Store