Comparison

Squirrel Clock vs Retrotick

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

Head to head
About

Squirrel Clock

Features
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1. Clock display 2. Simple Pomodoro timer, you can also customize the ringtone 3. Use smooth animation as the background, so it can make the phone a decoration, including 15 animations for replacement. 4. Hourly reminder function

About

Retrotick

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a visually appealing split-flap clock, mimicking the mechanical flip of classic station displays. Enjoy authentic animations, customizable themes, and widgets for your Home and Lock Screens, all designed with a modern aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Authentic split-flap animation
  • Liquid Glass design
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support
  • 12/24 hour format with optional seconds
  • Multiple digit fonts
  • Gallery of premium themes
Features
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Retrotick turns your iPhone and iPad into a beautiful split-flap clock, the satisfying mechanical flip of a classic station and bedside display, rebuilt for iOS with Apple's Liquid Glass design. Set it on your nightstand, your desk, or your Home and Lock Screens and watch the digits flip on every tick. FEATURES • Authentic split-flap animation that flips on every second • Liquid Glass design with clear, black, and white backdrops • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets in multiple sizes • Live Activities and Dynamic Island to keep the time glanceable while you use other apps • 12- or 24-hour time, with optional seconds • Multiple digit fonts to match your style • A gallery of themes, from minimal to bold, with a free set to start • A countdown timer with a split-flap duration picker that rings through silent and Focus • Optional flip sound and haptics for the mechanical tick THEMES Unlock premium themes your way. Buy any theme once and keep it forever, or subscribe to Retrotick Plus to unlock every theme while your subscription is active. Preview any theme before you decide, and your purchases stay with your Apple ID. DESIGNED FOR iOS Built in SwiftUI for iOS 26, Retrotick looks right on every device size and adapts to portrait and landscape automatically. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Just a gorgeous clock. Retrotick Plus is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://makekamac.github.io/retrotick/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://makekamac.github.io/retrotick/privacy/

Screenshots

Squirrel Clock3 screens
Retrotick3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Retrotick at Free against Squirrel Clock's $0.99. Squirrel Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads 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

Retrotick is free to download; Squirrel Clock costs $0.99 up front. Retrotick sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Squirrel Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Squirrel Clock versus Retrotick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquirrel ClockRetrotick
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer一智 刘Ekam Singh

In-app purchases

None

Squirrel Clock

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Retrotick

One-time7
  • Sunset Ember$1.99
  • Neon Dusk$1.99
  • Aurora$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Liquid Glass$1.99
  • Retro LCD$1.99
  • Synthwave$2.99
  • Gold Luxe$2.99

Questions

Is Squirrel Clock free?
Squirrel Clock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retrotick free?
Retrotick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squirrel Clock or Retrotick have ads?
Neither Squirrel Clock nor Retrotick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squirrel Clock or Retrotick?
Squirrel Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Retrotick every 3 weeks. Most recently, Squirrel Clock was updated on September 9, 2026 and Retrotick on September 13, 2026.

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