Comparison

doto clock vs meloClock

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

Head to head
About

doto clock

Features
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SHARP WORLD CLOCK. Press the asterisk " * " to change the screen mode. Reproduce "WORLD CLOCK" of SHARP personal computer MZ-700. The UTC map is not accurate due to the resolution. I'm sorry.

About

meloClock

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This is what 15:35 sounds like. meloClock is a digital clock that turns the digits of the current time into scale degrees, staff notation, and melody. With practice, you may even recognize the current time just by listening. Tap the digits or notes, and the clock becomes a small instrument. Use everyday glances at the time as a playful part of ear training. Using meloClock as a clock is completely free, with no ads. For those who want to explore ear training and customization further, meloClock Pro is also available. ■ A clock for your everyday space ・A large digital clock designed for landscape display ・Optional date, weekday, and staff notation ・Customizable fonts, weights, and display styles ・Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac ■ Hear and play the time ・See the current time as notes on a staff ・Play the time as a melodic chime ・Tap the time, date, or notes to make music ・Repeat melody chimes at your chosen interval ■ For ear training, too Play while watching how digits, scale degrees, and notes correspond, or listen while following the melody on the staff. meloClock is useful as a clock and enjoyable as a small musical instrument. ■ meloClock Pro An optional upgrade for exploring ear training and customization further. With the same Apple Account, one subscription unlocks Pro on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. meloClock has no ads and does not collect usage data. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

doto clock4 screens
meloClock1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: doto clock at none against meloClock's 2. doto clock also leads on iOS requirement (13.5 vs 26.0). meloClock's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 13 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. meloClock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. doto clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

doto clock ships an update every 13 months, meloClock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
doto clock versus meloClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterdoto clockmeloClock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermasayuki morishitaYuichi Sato

In-app purchases

None

doto clock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

meloClock

Subscriptions2
  • meloClock Pro Monthly$1.491 Month
  • meloClock Pro Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is doto clock free?
doto clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is meloClock free?
meloClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do doto clock or meloClock have ads?
Neither doto clock nor meloClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, doto clock or meloClock?
doto clock ships an update every 13 months, and meloClock every 5 days. Most recently, doto clock was updated on October 7, 2026 and meloClock on October 13, 2026.

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