Comparison

RIM Scanner vs RetroClock

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

Head to head
About

RIM Scanner

Features
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Tickets are not transferable. Children under 2 enter for free with a presentation of a birth certificate. Failure to produce corresponding proof will result in full price being charged. Positive ID will be checked against all ticket details for access. CANCELLATION POLICY - Reschedules are ONLY allowed 48 hrs before the tour. Tickets are non-refundable.

About

RetroClock

Display customizable clock panels with various themes like digital, flip, and retro radio styles. Enjoy a selection of natural white noises with free combination playback.

Highlights
  • Digital clock themes
  • Flip clock styles
  • Retro radio clock
  • Natural white noises
  • Combination playback
Features
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The application provides clock panels with various theme styles such as digital clock, flip clock, and retro radio style. It also contains a variety of natural white noises and provides free combination playback functions.

Screenshots

RIM Scanner4 screens
RetroClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RIM Scanner at none against RetroClock's 1. RIM Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown). RetroClock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. RetroClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RIM Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RIM Scanner ships an update every 10 months, RetroClock every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RIM Scanner versus RetroClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRIM ScannerRetroClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlankton Tickets (PTY) Ltd伟 雷

In-app purchases

None

RIM Scanner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RetroClock

One-time1
  • VIP$0.99

Questions

Is RIM Scanner free?
RIM Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RetroClock free?
RetroClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RIM Scanner or RetroClock have ads?
RetroClock shows ads; RIM Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, RIM Scanner or RetroClock?
RIM Scanner ships an update every 10 months, and RetroClock every 3 weeks. Most recently, RIM Scanner was updated on November 3, 2026 and RetroClock on November 3, 2026.

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