# McClockface vs 17 Clock

The clearest difference is rating: McClockface at 4.6 against 17 Clock's 2.0. McClockface also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 25%) and ratings volume (316 vs 2). 17 Clock's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. McClockface sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per 7 days and 17 Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

McClockface holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: McClockface has 316 ratings behind it against 2, 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 25% of 17 Clock's.

McClockface ships an update every 3 weeks, 17 Clock daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | McClockface | 17 Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcclockface-flip-clock/id1544343485/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/17-clock-standby-widgets/id6463578061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **316** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **63.2% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Steppenbeck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441827586) | [SoCloud Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517288550) |

## 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


### 17 Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/17-clock-standby-widgets/id6463578061)

Create unique and personalized clock widgets for your home screen with a powerful editor. Display essential data like calendars, battery levels, and countdowns with fun animations and interactive surprises. Access a variety of styles and practical tools without needing to open the app.

**Highlights:** Customizable clock designs, Display calendar and battery, Countdown timer functionality, Virtual pet feature, Home screen widget integration, Fun animations, Interactive screen surprises

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is McClockface free?

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

### Is 17 Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, McClockface or 17 Clock?

McClockface is rated higher. McClockface averages 4.6 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while 17 Clock averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do McClockface or 17 Clock have ads?

Neither McClockface nor 17 Clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, McClockface or 17 Clock?

McClockface ships an update every 3 weeks, and 17 Clock daily. Most recently, McClockface was updated on October 15, 2026 and 17 Clock on October 2, 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.*