# CKClock vs MiniTime

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MiniTime at none against CKClock's 1. CKClock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CKClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MiniTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CKClock against 5.0 for MiniTime. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

CKClock ships an update every 9 days, MiniTime every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CKClock | MiniTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ckclock/id1469893325/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minitime-global-flip-clock/id6756316121/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 19 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [向阳 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1405639788) | [学成 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/468307064) |

## What reviewers say

### CKClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ckclock/id1469893325)

This utility app provides a simple and practical flip clock interface for your desktop or bedside. It's designed for easy viewing of the current time, especially when you wake up during the night.

**Highlights:** Simple interface design, Practical desktop clock, Bedside clock functionality, Easy time viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock styles | $4.99 | one-time |


### MiniTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minitime-global-flip-clock/id6756316121)

This utility app provides a compact desktop flip clock experience. It offers an hourly chime feature and voice control for added convenience. Perfect for keeping track of time with a classic visual style.

**Highlights:** Desktop flip clock display, Hourly chime notification, Voice control functionality, Compact design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CKClock free?

CKClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MiniTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CKClock or MiniTime?

CKClock and MiniTime are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do CKClock or MiniTime have ads?

MiniTime shows ads; CKClock does not.

### Which is updated more often, CKClock or MiniTime?

CKClock ships an update every 9 days, and MiniTime every 5 weeks. Most recently, CKClock was updated on October 24, 2026 and MiniTime on October 28, 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.*