# Cloki vs When

The clearest difference is price: When at Free against Cloki's $7.99. When also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Cloki's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

When is free to download; Cloki costs $7.99 up front. Cloki sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. When asks for nothing beyond the download.

When holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Cloki's written reviews are positive against 90% of When's.

Cloki ships an update monthly, When weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloki | When |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloki-clock-widget/id1436798969/reviews) | **[4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-flip-clock/id1539325158/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 242 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cascadian Watch Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436798968) | [磊 岑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102462338) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloki-clock-widget/id1436798969)

Design custom clock widgets with a variety of personalization options. View calendar appointments as arcs and track different time zones or the moon phase directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Personalize clock appearance, Display calendar appointments, Set different time zones, Show moon phase, Create home screen widgets

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Cloki Features | $3.99 | one-time |


### When

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-flip-clock/id1539325158)

This app offers a minimalist flip clock experience with customizable widgets. It features a full-screen display with classic page-turning animations and adjustable brightness. Personalize your time display with options for seconds, date, and week.

**Highlights:** Full-screen classic flip animation, Minimalist design style, Customizable time display (seconds, date, week), 12/24 hour mode switching, Adjustable screen brightness, Multiple widget options (Flip Clock, Digital Clock, Calendar, Progress Bar, Disc Clock)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloki free?

Cloki costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is When free?

When is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cloki or When?

When is rated higher. Cloki averages 4.2 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while When averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.

### Do Cloki or When have ads?

When shows ads; Cloki does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cloki or When?

Cloki ships an update monthly, and When weekly. Most recently, Cloki was updated on September 28, 2026 and When on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*