Comparison

Clocker vs Rusty Sword

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

Head to head
About

Clocker

A puzzle game where you control two characters in turns to solve time-based puzzles and advance a heartwarming story. Explore unique time mechanics and a hand-drawn art style in this adventure.

Highlights
  • Dual protagonists narrative
  • Time pause mechanics
  • Timeline manipulation
  • Complex logic framework
  • Artistic hand-drawn style
  • Heart-warming plot
Features
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Clocker is a puzzle game about time. It stages a story between a father and daughter using a dual protagonists technique. By controlling two individual characters in turn, you will gradually solve puzzles, push forward the timeline and the adventure. The game features unique time mechanisms, an artistic hand-drawn sketchy style, thought-provoking puzzles and a heart-warming plot. A vexing and thrilling adventure awaits you! - Dual protagonists narrative Control Father and Daughter separately to experience the complete plot from different perspectives. - Time pause! Father's mysterious pocket watch is able to move throughout other characters' timelines in order acheive his ultimate motive, as a result changing the entire world. - Where's the Father? Daughter's power can resume the twisted timelines, trace the clues and help her to find her Father. - Large and complex logic framework! Each NPC has their logical structure. Every single change of the timeline will influence the entire plot. - Unique and delicate artistic style The combination of 2D and 3D techniques illustrates a lifelike virtual world filled with characters that pop off of the screen and interact in detailed settings and backgrounds. Color plays a major role as different tones and shades represent time in various ways for an additional aesthetic experience.

About

Rusty Sword

Embark on a nostalgic top-down adventure across a small island and a sprawling dungeon. Battle monsters, uncover secrets, and quest for a hidden relic with intuitive controls and classic 16-bit inspired graphics and music. Enjoy single-player or two-player co-op.

Highlights
  • Non-linear adventure structure
  • Intuitive touch or controller support
  • Secrets and Easter eggs
  • Two-player co-op mode
  • Nostalgic 16-bit graphics and music
  • Multiple display options
  • Multilingual support
Features
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Now includes a second island and dungeon, along with new enemies and equipment! The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island is a short, top-down adventure game inspired by several 16-bit games you know and love. It features a small island overworld, a large non-linear dungeon, countless monsters to battle, classic art that takes you back through time, and a nostalgic soundtrack. In the game, you venture on a quest to find the hidden Vanguard Relic. Features: Non-linear adventure structure with multiple ways to get to most places. Simple, intuitive controls. Use the touch screen or connect a controller. *Display of touch controls can be hidden in the Settings menu in-game. Tons of secrets and Easter eggs. Designed around single-player, but even more fun with two-player co-op *You will need two connected/paired, compatible controllers to play co-op. Nostalgic graphics and music inspired by many 16-bit classics. Several display options, including widescreen and classic aspect ratios. Language support for English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

Screenshots

Clocker4 screens
Rusty Sword4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rusty Sword at 75% against Clocker's 24%. Rusty Sword also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Clocker costs $2.99 and Rusty Sword $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rusty Sword holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rusty Sword has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Clocker's written reviews are positive against 75% of Rusty Sword's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clocker ships an update every 5 months, Rusty Sword every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Clocker versus Rusty Sword: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockerRusty Sword
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.8% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.8 GB90 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperShanghai Game Mirror Intelligent Technology CO.,LtdPLOW DIGITAL, LLC

Customer experience

Clocker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative71.4%

Rusty Sword

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Clocker

No in-app purchases

None

Rusty Sword

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clocker free?
Clocker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rusty Sword free?
Rusty Sword costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clocker or Rusty Sword?
Rusty Sword is rated higher. Clocker averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Rusty Sword averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Clocker or Rusty Sword have ads?
Neither Clocker nor Rusty Sword shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clocker or Rusty Sword?
Clocker ships an update every 5 months, and Rusty Sword every 2 months. Most recently, Clocker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Rusty Sword on November 3, 2026.

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