Comparison

WordClock vs Minoworks Clock

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

Head to head
About

WordClock

This app transforms your device into a unique timepiece that displays the time using words. It offers a calming way to perceive time and features customizable colors for a personalized aesthetic. Enjoy a novel approach to timekeeping with adjustable sound effects.

Highlights
  • Displays time in written words
  • Customizable colors (background, active/passive words)
  • Minute-accurate time display
  • Optional hourly and quarter-hourly chimes
  • Adjustable ticking sound
  • Double-click menu access
Features
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WordClock – Die Uhr, die die Zeit schreibt Verwandeln Sie Ihr iPhone oder iPad in einen echten Hingucker! WordClock zeigt die aktuelle Uhrzeit nicht mit Zeigern oder digitalen Zahlen, sondern in Worten. Die außergewöhnliche Darstellung sorgt für eine neue Wahrnehmung der Zeit und bringt Ruhe und Entschleunigung in Ihren Alltag. Ob als stilvolle Uhr auf dem Schreibtisch, als dekorative Anzeige oder einfach als besondere Alternative zu einer klassischen Uhr – WordClock macht Ihr Gerät zu einer modernen Wortuhr. Ihre Uhr, Ihr Stil Gestalten Sie WordClock ganz nach Ihren persönlichen Vorstellungen. Sie können die Farben individuell anpassen: * Hintergrundfarbe * Farbe der aktiven Wörter * Farbe der passiven Wörter So können Sie Ihre ganz persönliche WordClock gestalten. Zeit auf die Minute genau Die Uhrzeit wird auf die Minute genau in Worten angezeigt. Statt ständig auf die Sekunden zu achten, steht bei WordClock die aktuelle Zeit im Mittelpunkt. Akustische Signale Auf Wunsch begleitet WordClock die Zeit mit akustischen Signalen: * Dunkler Glockenton zu jeder vollen Stunde * Heller Glockenton zu jeder Viertelstunde * Tickgeräusch der Uhr Alle akustischen Funktionen können unabhängig voneinander ein- und ausgeschaltet werden. Einfach zu bedienen Das Menü lässt sich durch einen **Doppelklick an jeder beliebigen Stelle des Bildschirms** öffnen. Dadurch bleibt die Uhr selbst jederzeit im Mittelpunkt. WordClock – eine besondere Uhr für eine besondere Art, die Zeit zu erleben. Viel Freude mit Ihrer neuen Uhr!

About

Minoworks Clock

Features
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Introducing a clock that expresses time with words, not numbers. Instead of "1:02:03", it says "One hour two minutes three seconds." Instead of "2025.12.25", it says "Two thousand twenty-five, December twenty-fifth." Instead of "AM/PM", it says "Ante Meridiem/Post Meridiem ." Key features include expressing time in English or many other languages around the world, as well as the option to display numbers. By combining 10+ language clock types and backgrounds, you can enjoy dozens of unique clock styles. [ Key Features ] Time in Words • Expresses time in natural sentences instead of numbers. • Supported languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, Italian, Bengali, Portuguese, German, and more. • Various combinations allow dozens of unique time expressions. • Switch between 12-hour / 24-hour modes. • Screen always-on option available. Animated Backgrounds • Supports 30+ dynamic backgrounds such as the Solar System (Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Sun, Moon, Earth, etc.), nature, and weather themes. • Combine with blur options to make clock fonts stand out more clearly. Theme • Provides more than 30 themes in various colors. • Select a theme to easily change the clock color. Voice Announcements • Announces the current time by voice while the app is running. • Get voice alerts every hour or every 5 minutes. • Adjustable voice volume options. • Natural TTS voices for each supported language. • Tap the Minocat character to hear the current time. Push Notifications • Receive hourly or 5-minute interval push notifications. • Works even when the app is closed. • Customizable push notification tones. Second Hand Sounds • Tick sounds like "punk heart" or "click" available while using the clock. Menu Bar Mini Clock • Check the time anytime with a small, handy menu bar clock. Gesture Controls • Easily change settings with touch gestures. • Change clock types: swipe up/down. • Change backgrounds: swipe left/right. • Adjust clock font size: pinch zoom. • Switch between vertical/horizontal layouts: long press to toggle. Upcoming Features - Custom alarms - D-Day counter - Countdown timer - World clock - Pomodoro timer - Analog clock combination - Workout set-based timer - Alarm sync across all devices - 100+ additional backgrounds - 30+ additional language clock types - 10+ second hand sounds ...and much more! Get it now at a discounted price before all features are added! Thank you~ If you have feature requests, please send us feedback. https://minoworks.net

Screenshots

WordClock2 screens
Minoworks Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WordClock at none against Minoworks Clock's 1. WordClock also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99). Minoworks Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 24 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ads and device support 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

WordClock costs $0.99 and Minoworks Clock $4.99 up front. Minoworks Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WordClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WordClock ships an update every 24 months, Minoworks Clock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
WordClock versus Minoworks Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordClockMinoworks Clock
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGerhard LentschikMINOWORKS

In-app purchases

None

WordClock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Minoworks Clock

One-time1
  • Unlimited Pack$0.99

Questions

Is WordClock free?
WordClock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minoworks Clock free?
Minoworks Clock costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do WordClock or Minoworks Clock have ads?
Neither WordClock nor Minoworks Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WordClock or Minoworks Clock?
WordClock ships an update every 24 months, and Minoworks Clock every 2 days. Most recently, WordClock was updated on October 9, 2026 and Minoworks Clock on October 7, 2026.

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