# McClockface vs Ticktack Clock

The clearest difference is rating: McClockface at 4.6 against Ticktack Clock's 3.6. McClockface also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (316 vs 5). Ticktack Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment 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. Ticktack Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

McClockface holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: McClockface has 316 ratings behind it against 5, 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 60% of Ticktack Clock's.

McClockface ships an update every 3 weeks, Ticktack Clock every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | McClockface | Ticktack Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcclockface-flip-clock/id1544343485/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticktack-clock/id1638574125/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **316** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **63.2% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 62 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [David Steppenbeck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441827586) | [Yukihiro Morita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320734281) |

## 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


### Ticktack Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticktack-clock/id1638574125)

This app provides a ticking second hand and sound for timing intervals during activities like exercise or stretching. It functions only when the app is open and in the foreground, with a note about potential battery drain. Advertisements are displayed.

**Highlights:** Ticking second hand, Tick-tack sound, Foreground operation, Interval timing, Battery consumption warning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is McClockface free?

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

### Is Ticktack Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, McClockface or Ticktack Clock?

McClockface is rated higher. McClockface averages 4.6 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while Ticktack Clock averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do McClockface or Ticktack Clock have ads?

Ticktack Clock shows ads; McClockface does not.

### Which is updated more often, McClockface or Ticktack Clock?

McClockface ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ticktack Clock every 10 days. Most recently, McClockface was updated on September 18, 2026 and Ticktack Clock on September 8, 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.*