# McClockface vs The Matrix Clock

The clearest difference is rating: McClockface at 4.6 against The Matrix Clock's 2.3. McClockface also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). The Matrix Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. McClockface sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per 7 days and The Matrix Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

McClockface holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: McClockface has 316 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of McClockface's written reviews are positive against 37% of The Matrix Clock's.

McClockface ships an update every 3 weeks, The Matrix Clock every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | McClockface | The Matrix Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcclockface-flip-clock/id1544343485/reviews)** | [2.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-matrix-clock/id1597262305/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **316** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **63.2% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Steppenbeck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441827586) | [Goro Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/412448991) |

## What reviewers say

### McClockface

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcclockface-flip-clock/id1544343485)

Enhance your device's display with a variety of customizable timepiece widgets. Choose from playful retro flip clock designs, progress indicators, and interactive stopwatch widgets for your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy mode.

**Highlights:** Customizable timepiece widgets, Retro flip clock display, Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, StandBy mode widgets, Interactive stopwatch widgets, Alternate app icons

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| McClockface Plus | $1.00 | per 7 days |
| McClockface Plus | $3.00 | per month |
| McClockface Plus | $12.00 | per year |
| Snack Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Sized Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lunch Sized Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Movie Sized Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| McClockface Plus (Lifetime) | $25.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and visually stunning widget designs
- 👍 Highly customizable clock faces and widgets
- 🌈 Wide variety of widget styles to choose from
- ⚡ Smooth animations and polished UI
- 💬 Responsive and communicative developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription for widget access
- 🔄 Widget time display doesn't update properly
- 🐛 Widgets freeze or show incorrect time
- 🔒 Misleading about free widget availability
- 📍 Limited city options in location list

**Reported bugs**

- Widget displays incorrect or outdated time unless app is opened
- Widget freezes and stops updating time
- Widget shows blank or black screen
- Widget locked despite having Plus version subscription
- Time accuracy issues (8-10 minutes behind real time)

**Requested features**

- Ability to remove date or annual progress percentage
- Customizable date/time format options
- Option to start weekdays with Monday instead of Sunday
- Smaller quarter-size widget option
- Transparent widget backgrounds


### The Matrix Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-matrix-clock/id1597262305)

Experience a visually stunning screen with cascading characters. Interact with the display to customize settings and optionally disable the clock. Enjoy a unique aesthetic for your device.

**Highlights:** Cascading character display, Interactive screen settings, Optional clock disable, Customizable text appearance

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is McClockface free?

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

### Is The Matrix Clock free?

The Matrix Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, McClockface or The Matrix Clock?

McClockface is rated higher. McClockface averages 4.6 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while The Matrix Clock averages 2.3 from 25 ratings.

### Do McClockface or The Matrix Clock have ads?

The Matrix Clock shows ads; McClockface does not.

### Which is updated more often, McClockface or The Matrix Clock?

McClockface ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Matrix Clock every 12 months. Most recently, McClockface was updated on October 15, 2026 and The Matrix Clock on October 16, 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.*