PotatoBox vs Klocky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PotatoBox
Experience the nostalgic charm of a paper-roll music box on your iPhone and iPad. Compose your own melodies by tapping notes onto a paper roll, import MIDI files, and enjoy background playback with system controls. Explore a library of classical and traditional pieces.
- Paper-roll music box simulation
- Compose original melodies
- Import and edit MIDI files
- Background music playback
- Library of classical pieces
- Undo/redo functionality
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PotatoBox brings the charm of a paper-roll music box to your iPhone and iPad. Push in the handle, swipe upward to wind it and watch the punched paper move as the music plays. Pull the handle out to pause. PLAY AND EXPLORE Browse built-in classical and traditional pieces, select a paper roll and listen to its music-box performance. View the sources and licenses for the included scores inside the app. MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC Tap the paper to add or remove notes, build chords, adjust tempo and use undo and redo while composing. Preview your melody, save your work and return to edit it later. IMPORT MIDI Open supported MIDI files in the composer to explore their notes and tempo. Edit the imported music and save it as your own paper-roll composition. KEEP LISTENING Continue playback in the background and use the system playback controls to pause or resume. PotatoBox supports English, Simplified Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, Arabic, French, Bengali, Portuguese, Indonesian, Urdu and Japanese.
Klocky
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Klocky is an alarm clock that does not stop with a simple tap. To silence it, complete a mission you chooseβdesigned to get your mind, body, or voice fully awake. Wake up with intention Choose a positive affirmation or a Bible verse and read it aloud. Make Scripture, reflection, or a meaningful morning practice part of the routine that gets you out of bed. Prefer a different kind of challenge? Klocky includes more than ten ways to prove you are awake. Choose from 10+ wake-up missions: β’ Read a positive affirmation aloud β’ Read a selected Bible verse aloud β’ Match six pairs in a color memory game β’ Solve math problems β’ Complete squats, push-ups, or jumping jacks β’ Walk a set number of steps β’ Find a household object with the camera β’ Photograph the open sky or real grass Build an alarm around your morning Set the time, repeat days, alarm sound, and mission target. Your recent wake-ups and streak help you see the mornings you have won. Wake up to your music Choose an available song preview from Apple Music through your library, playlists, or catalogue search. Listen before selecting it, then save the preview on your iPhone for offline alarms. Designed with privacy in mind Camera-based missions are validated locally on your iPhone, and mission photos are never stored. Microphone, speech recognition, motion, and camera access are requested only when a mission needs them. Whether you want a stronger wake-up challenge, a positive affirmation, a Bible-based morning routine, or a reason to move before touching snooze, Klocky helps you start the day awake and on purpose.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Klocky at Free against PotatoBox's $1.99. PotatoBox's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Klocky is free to download; PotatoBox costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PotatoBox ships an update every 5 days, Klocky every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | PotatoBox | Klocky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | η³ι§ ι» | Gabriel Langon Maomy |
In-app purchases
PotatoBox
No in-app purchases
Klocky
No in-app purchases









