Wooden Building Blocks vs Shape Sorting Clock: which is better?

Ravvy scores Wooden Building Blocks at 93.64 and Shape Sorting Clock at 93.37, so Wooden Building Blocks is the stronger overall pick. Parents should buy this set for its exceptional educational value and durability, accepting that the cardboard storage box will likely need replacing before the blocks do.

Which is cheaper, Wooden Building Blocks or Shape Sorting Clock?

Wooden Building Blocks lists at $16 and Shape Sorting Clock lists at $14. Prices change often, so check the current listing before buying.

Head to head · Learning Toys

Wooden Building Blocks vs Shape Sorting Clock

Ravvy scores Wooden Building Blocks at 93.64 and Shape Sorting Clock at 93.37. Wooden Building Blocks takes the overall pick, best for toddlers and preschoolers developing fine motor skills.

Ravvy pick

Melissa & Doug

Wooden Building Blocks

93.6

$16

Parents should buy this set for its exceptional educational value and durability, accepting that the cardboard storage box will likely need replacing before the blocks do.

Melissa & Doug

Shape Sorting Clock

93.4

$14

Budget-conscious parents should buy this for its multi-year utility, accepting that the loose pieces require a dedicated storage spot to avoid getting lost.

How they score

Factor	Wooden Building Blocks	Shape Sorting Clock
Safety	95	94
Versatility	91	92
Sustainability	85	–
Material Quality	87	–
Educational Value	94.5	95.5
Engagement	–	85
Build Quality	–	88

Wooden Building Blocks

What owners praise

Diverse range of nine distinct geometric shapes
FSC certified sustainable wood sourcing
Lightweight design prevents injury during tower collapses
Non toxic paint finish in vibrant primary colors
Exceptional price point for a 100 piece set

What to know first

Cardboard storage box is prone to tearing over time
Smaller pieces may pose a trip hazard if not contained
Lacks a dedicated wooden tray for organized storage

Skip it if older children seeking complex interlocking building systems

Shape Sorting Clock

What owners praise

Durable natural wood construction
Dual-purpose functionality for shapes and time
High-contrast colors aid visual recognition
No batteries or charging required
Promotes fine motor skill development

What to know first

Small pieces are easily misplaced
Hands are not geared to move together
Wood can chip if handled very roughly

Skip it if older children who have already mastered analog time-telling

Specs side by side

Spec	Wooden Building Blocks	Shape Sorting Clock
UPC	086005384055 087005384052 707003214532 885400054736 885506713018 885899311075 000772004817 072175295949 885935415200 885330464834 885356051698 601000101270 730162122691 802897982502 885962999353 600135682142 885910968196 681147000179	000772085939
ASIN	B000068CKY	B00B4EJO1C
GTIN	086005384055 087005384052 707003214532 885400054736 885506713018 885899311075 000772004817 072175295949 885935415200 885330464834 885356051698 601000101270 730162122691 802897982502 885962999353 600135682142 885910968196 681147000179	000772085939
Size	100-Piece	1 Count
Color	Multicolor	Multi-color
Theme	Melissa & Doug	Shape
Set Name	100-Piece Set	Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Clock (12 numbered shapes)
Sub Brand	Melissa & Dough Wooden building blocks	–
Brand Name	Melissa & Doug	Melissa & Doug
Model Name	100 Wood Blocks Set	–
Model Year	2017	–
Unit Count	1 Count	1 Count