# Wooden Clock

> A digital homage to traditional wooden pendulum clocks with country-themed designs and sounds. (iPhone/iPad app by Emerson Design.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wooden-clock/id491552855 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Emerson Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/491552858)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 150 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-01-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wooden-clock/id491552855/reviews.md

## What is Wooden Clock?

There are literally hundreds of iPad "clock" apps ... so why make another?

Wooden Clock is an homage to a time before clocks were digital and silent - before they became an expected set of numbers on every electronic device in a home or office - a time when things moved at a different, slower pace.

The ticking of an old wooden clock is sadly something that many kids and adults have never had the opportunity to appreciate. This app humbly hopes to recreate some of the joy of old wooden clocks for those people and of course to serve as fun nostalgic app for those of us who remember them fondly.

FEATURES:

- Tells the time in old wooden clock style!
- Rich custom clock graphics
- One of the only iPad clock apps with a pendulum!
- Includes soothing ticking and hourly chime sounds
- Country skins use their national anthem for chime
- Settings allow user to toggle ticking and chimes 
- Long or short chime option

INCLUDED CLOCKS:
- Wooden Clock (the original!)
- Tibet Clock
- France Clock
- Russia
- Germany
- Sweden (newest!)
- More to come as inspiration and time permits!

NOTES:
- Works best on iPad Air 1 or later but works on older iPads as well.

## Key features

- Authentic wooden clock style
- Pendulum animation
- Soothing ticking sounds
- Hourly chime with national anthems
- Customizable sound settings
- Multiple country-themed clocks

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wooden-clock/id491552855/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does not work properly

*2025-11-05*

Hour and minute hands do not move like they should for a real analogue clock. Reached out for support, but never heard back.

### 4/5 — Westminster chime

*2019-06-07*

An English clock with a Westminster chime would be good..

### 2/5 — Wooden Clock

*2019-02-10*

Great app except it doesn't enable the iPad to go to sleep. Would like to see the sound play in the background too.

### 5/5 — Gorgeous

*2015-06-16, version 1.5*

This is one of the most beautiful apps in the store.

### 5/5 — Five Stars

*2015-03-21*

The developers have done a great job on the re-design.

The sound on this is great.  This friend of mine has a grandfather clock he paid a few thousand for, and i took this clock over to which one sounded best.    The iPad wooden clock sounded better.

It's a real high quality sound--not some cheap sounding imitation of the real clock.  The sound of this clock is up there.

Now that the developer allows screen dimming to be turned off, a user can hang the iPad on the wall and use it as a wall clock.

This is the best chiming clock I know of.  But I recommend that the developer not rest on his laurels but roll up his sleeves, get to work, and make this clock even better. I am talking about taking on the attitude of Henry Ford or somebody like that, who kept at it till he got all of it right, not just one part of it.

### 1/5 — Nice design but not quite there

*2014-09-15, version 1.4*

The sounds are terrible, nice try

### 5/5 — Fantastic Beautiful Clock!

*2013-12-12*

Great job! Nothing more needs to be said.

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2013-10-25*

It's the perfect app to bring back a little of our childhood e
When grandparents and parents had all sorts of ticking cloches from the wrist watch to the huge grandfather clock.  Rack with their own distinctive sound.  Relaxing and wonderful. Maybe just play with other. Clock types and sounds.

### 4/5 — Correct?

*2012-07-10*

As described. Chime very authentic. Why not five stars? I have a question about the hour hand; it doesn't move until the minute hand is exactly on the "12". I don't remember this as being correct. I believe the hour hand moves slowly along as with most clocks. Obviously this can lead to a mis-read of one hour. Also, additional vintage faces would be nice.

### 4/5 — Nice clock

*2012-07-10, version 1.3*

I like the vintage look of this clock and it's moving parts. Would like more clock styles and updated graphics please - thanks.

## Frequently asked questions about Wooden Clock

### What is Wooden Clock?

Wooden Clock is a utility app designed to emulate the experience of traditional wooden pendulum clocks. It features realistic graphics, ticking sounds, and hourly chimes to evoke a sense of nostalgia.

### Does Wooden Clock have ads?

No, Wooden Clock is ad-free. It was purchased for $2.99 and does not contain any advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices does Wooden Clock support?

Wooden Clock is designed to work best on iPad Air 1 or later, but it is also compatible with older iPads. It is exclusively available for the iPad.

### How often is Wooden Clock updated?

The app was last updated on February 12, 2024, with version 1.9.2. New clock designs are added as inspiration and time permit, suggesting potential for future updates.

### Can I turn off the ticking sound on Wooden Clock?

Yes, the settings in Wooden Clock allow users to toggle the ticking sounds on or off. You can also choose between a long or short chime option.

### What is the age rating for Wooden Clock?

Wooden Clock has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged 4 and above, with no mature content.

### What do users think of Wooden Clock?

User sentiment for Wooden Clock appears mixed, with an average rating of 3.3 stars from 4 ratings. This suggests some users appreciate its nostalgic features while others may have specific expectations not fully met.

### Does Wooden Clock have a free trial?

Wooden Clock is a paid application priced at $2.99 and does not offer a free trial. Users must purchase the app to access its features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.2 — 2024-02-12

Wooden Clock returns to the App Store ... with a new Japan Clock! 

I had to update the app to get it back on the app store (and deal w/some strange Apple Developer account renewal issues) so I took the update opportunity to add a new clock - so the app now has a 7th skin .. the "Japan" clock! 


Tezuka Clock Company (also known as "Poppo" clocks). I found the "moving eyes" mechanic as well as the background story of the company fascinating and very charming so I had to attempt to base the new clock on their clocks. For the record I never found a horizontal/mantel version of their clock - they're all vertical/wall-hanging clocks - so I had to make my own version (my apologies if my version breaks any engineering or cultural rules).  Anyhow - I hope everyone likes the new clock!


Side/technical note - I had to get this shipped a bit faster than normal so if there are any issues please leave a comment on the app homepage (link in the About section of the app).

### 1.9.1 — 2020-08-31

Found out there was a bug w/the German clock hands not showing up! Should be fixed now.

### 1.9.0 — 2019-12-28

A new clock has been added ... the "Sweden" clock! 

While I don't know a great deal about Sweden (or Norway and Finland) I've always had an appreciation and curiosity for Scandinavian culture and history. After recently learning about the old Swedish "Mora" clock style I thought I would try to create a new clock to the app based on that. Most "Mora" clocks are tall/grandfather style clocks of course but hopefully I captured at least a little of the style and spirit of them in the new Sweden clock. For the hourly chime I couldn't find a music box version of the Swedish national anthem anywhere so I recorded my wife playing it on the piano. I'm biased of course but I think it sounds great!  

Please post on the Facebook page if there's a specific type of clock (skin) you think might be a good addition to the app in the future!

### 1.8.0 — 2019-07-01

A new clock has been added ... the "Germany" clock! 

I've always been fond of Germany's history, cultural traditions, classical music, architecture and more - so I've added a new Germany clock to the app! As always I realize the clocks in this app are not actually from these countries but I hope people enjoy them. I think this one may be my favorite so far.  Please post on the Facebook page if there's a specific type of clock (skin) you want to see in the future!

Other Updates:
* National anthems now used for all country clock chimes
* Long/short Chime Toggle Added
* Chime sample button added to settings
* App now disables auto-dim/sleep automatically (FYI)
* General updates/clean-up

### 1.7 — 2017-09-04

A new clock has been added ... the "Russia" clock!

After meeting a few nice people from Russia/eastern Europe this past year I got the idea to make a clock based on that region. I'm not sure if it does the people or the region justice but I gave it a shot! I hope you all enjoy. Special thanks to Nikolay for letting me bounce design ideas off him!  

Please post on the Facebook page if there's a specific type of clock (skin) you want to see in the future!

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