BRC Classic vs Retrotick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Large digital clock display
- 12/24 hour format
- Timer functionality
- Stopwatch functionality
- Color customization
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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
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | BRC Classic | Retrotick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Single Sail Software, LLC | Ekam Singh |
Customer experience
BRC Classic
Retrotick
In-app purchases
BRC Classic
No in-app purchases
Retrotick
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Annual$14.991 Year
- Midnight$1.99
- Retro Flip$1.99
- Forest Pine$1.99
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- 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









