Comparison

Emolog vs MD Clock

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

Head to head
About

Emolog

This app allows users to track their emotions using a variety of animated emojis. It helps users understand themselves better and can be used with loved ones to foster mutual understanding and empathy without compromising privacy.

Highlights
  • Record emotions with animated emojis
  • Discover self-awareness
  • Share emotion statistics privately
  • Understand loved ones' feelings
  • Build empathy
Features
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"Shall we take care of the hearts of ourselves and those around us through Emolog?! Emolog lets you record your emotions with over 80 adorable animated emojis and discover the parts of yourself you didn't know! Not only that, but using it with your loved ones will help you understand and take care of each other better. Worried your friends might see your diary? Don't worry! Even friends can't see your diary or emotion calendar! ;-) Just by sharing emotion statistics over a specific period, you can understand and empathize with each other's feelings without affecting privacy! Emolog helps you understand your precious people better, whether it's yourself, family, friends, or a partner! Don't hesitate, start right now!"

About

MD Clock

A beautifully designed digital clock app offering a variety of themes and customization options. It supports dynamic widgets, StandBy mode, and multiple timers and alarms, enhancing your workspace and daily routines.

Highlights
  • 24 exquisite themes
  • Liquid Glass design adaptation
  • Customizable widgets
  • StandBy mode support
  • Multiple timers and alarms
  • Refined animation and sound effects
Features
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MD Clock is a crafted clock app to accompany you in studying, working, and life. 2022 Apple Design Award finalist. ◎ 24 exquisite themes, and more to come ◎ Fully adapted to the new Liquid Glass design—dynamic and luminous ◎ Rich widgets and custom APP logo to meet your personality ◎ Perfectly supports StandBy ◎ Widgets support clear and blurred backgrounds, which are more integrated with the desktop ◎ Support multiple timers, chimes and alarms ◎ Refined animation and sound effects, polish every detail carefully * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. * Subscriptions will automatically renew and payment will be charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current. Privacy Policy: https://miidii.super.site/miidii-tech/privacy-policy Terms Of Use: https://miidii.super.site/miidii-tech/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Emolog4 screens
MD Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Emolog at free with in-app purchases against MD Clock's subscription. Emolog also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 47%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). MD Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Emolog sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and MD Clock sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Emolog holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 6.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Emolog's written reviews are positive against 47% of MD Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emolog ships an update every 5 days, MD Clock every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Emolog versus MD Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmologMD Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better4.6 (6.6K ratings)
Positive reviews77.7% of reviews — better47.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2.7K6.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB384 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyungmoo MinMD Studio

Customer experience

Emolog

All ratings2,690 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews251 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral8.4%
Negative13.9%

MD Clock

All ratings6,557 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews821 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral10.2%
Negative42.4%

User reviews

Emolog

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 Helpful for mental health
  • 📒 Great for journaling
  • 🌟 Cute and aesthetic
  • 🤝 Helps make new friends
  • 🎨 Customizable widgets

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Glitches and bugs
  • 💰 Paywall for premium features
  • 🙄 Ads to access free features
  • 🤔 Confusing trial period
  • 🖼️ Photo uploads have issues

MD Clock

From 6.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Aesthetically pleasing designs
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 💡 Useful widget functionality

Room to improve

  • 💰 Majority of features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain issues
  • 📦 Limited free clock options

Bugs and requests

Emolog

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Clicking on current day opens previous day
  • Entries sometimes don't save properly
  • Widget not working on iPad
  • Ads not unlocking premium features

Requested features

5 requests
  • More emotion/mood options
  • Formatting tools (bold, italic, etc.)
  • Dark mode
  • Ability to add future events
  • Meme/GIF integration

MD Clock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widgets not loading properly
  • Clock time inaccuracies
  • Subscription issues across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more free clock designs
  • Allow customization of widget backgrounds
  • Implement multi-timezone support
  • Integrate with Apple Music for alarm tones

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Emolog

One-time8
  • (50%off) 30-day Pass$0.99
  • 30-day Pass$1.99
  • (50%OFF)180-day Pass$3.99
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  • (50% OFF) 365-day Pass$6.99
  • 180-day Pass$7.99
  • Unlimited Pass$9.99
  • 365-day Pass$12.99
  • (50% OFF) Unlimited Pass$19.99
14 purchases

MD Clock

Subscriptions6
  • MD Clock Premium (1 MONTH)$0.991 Month
  • MD Clock Premium$1.997 Days
  • MD Clock Premium (1 YEAR)$4.491 Year
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  • MD Clock Premium7 Days trial$4.491 Year
  • MD Clock Premium1 Year trial$4.491 Year
  • MD Clock Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time8
  • Black white & grey$0.99
  • Wood$0.99
  • AllTools$4.99
Show 5 more
  • All Clocks$5.99
  • MD Clock Premium$8.99
  • MD Clock Premium$9.99
  • MD Clock Premium$12.99
  • MD Clock Premium$24.99

Questions

Is Emolog free?
Emolog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MD Clock free?
MD Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Emolog or MD Clock?
Emolog is rated higher. Emolog averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while MD Clock averages 4.6 from 6.6K ratings.
Do Emolog or MD Clock have ads?
Emolog shows ads; MD Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Emolog or MD Clock?
Emolog ships an update every 5 days, and MD Clock every 11 days. Most recently, Emolog was updated on September 23, 2026 and MD Clock on September 23, 2026.

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