Comparison

BRC Classic vs Retrotick

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

Head to head
About

BRC Classic

A straightforward digital clock app offering a large, easy-to-read display. Users can choose between 12 or 24-hour formats, and utilize timer and stopwatch functions with a selection of appealing colors.

Highlights
  • Large digital clock display
  • 12/24 hour format
  • Timer functionality
  • Stopwatch functionality
  • Color customization
Features
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Designed for simplicity — ideal for users who prefer fewer options BIG NUMBER digital clock featuring: 12 hour or 24 hour Clock / Timer / Stopwatch Delightful set of colors to choose from

About

Retrotick

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a visually appealing split-flap clock, mimicking the mechanical flip of classic station displays. Enjoy authentic animations, customizable themes, and widgets for your Home and Lock Screens, all designed with a modern aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Authentic split-flap animation
  • Liquid Glass design
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support
  • 12/24 hour format with optional seconds
  • Multiple digit fonts
  • Gallery of premium themes
Features
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Retrotick turns your iPhone and iPad into a beautiful split-flap clock, the satisfying mechanical flip of a classic station and bedside display, rebuilt for iOS with Apple's Liquid Glass design. Set it on your nightstand, your desk, or your Home and Lock Screens and watch the digits flip on every tick. FEATURES • Authentic split-flap animation that flips on every second • Liquid Glass design with clear, black, and white backdrops • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets in multiple sizes • Live Activities and Dynamic Island to keep the time glanceable while you use other apps • 12- or 24-hour time, with optional seconds • Multiple digit fonts to match your style • A gallery of themes, from minimal to bold, with a free set to start • A countdown timer with a split-flap duration picker that rings through silent and Focus • Optional flip sound and haptics for the mechanical tick THEMES Unlock premium themes your way. Buy any theme once and keep it forever, or subscribe to Retrotick Plus to unlock every theme while your subscription is active. Preview any theme before you decide, and your purchases stay with your Apple ID. DESIGNED FOR iOS Built in SwiftUI for iOS 26, Retrotick looks right on every device size and adapts to portrait and landscape automatically. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Just a gorgeous clock. Retrotick Plus is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://makekamac.github.io/retrotick/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://makekamac.github.io/retrotick/privacy/

Screenshots

BRC Classic3 screens
Retrotick3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BRC Classic at none against Retrotick's 12. BRC Classic also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). Retrotick's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. Retrotick sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BRC Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BRC Classic ships an update every 5 days, Retrotick every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BRC Classic versus Retrotick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBRC ClassicRetrotick
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSingle Sail Software, LLCEkam Singh

Customer experience

BRC Classic

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Retrotick

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BRC Classic

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Retrotick

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time10
  • Midnight$1.99
  • Retro Flip$1.99
  • Forest Pine$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Sunset Ember$1.99
  • Neon Dusk$1.99
  • Aurora$1.99
  • Liquid Glass$1.99
  • Retro LCD$1.99
  • Synthwave$2.99
  • Gold Luxe$2.99

Questions

Is BRC Classic free?
BRC Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retrotick free?
Retrotick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BRC Classic or Retrotick have ads?
Neither BRC Classic nor Retrotick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BRC Classic or Retrotick?
BRC Classic ships an update every 5 days, and Retrotick every 3 weeks. Most recently, BRC Classic was updated on October 9, 2026 and Retrotick on October 19, 2026.

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