Comparison

Warclock vs Emoji Island

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

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Warclock

Features
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Warclock is a shared clock with points trackers for Wargamers. The app has different setting options for the timer and points trackers functions. Some options are reserved for those who support the app with a coffee. ● Timer function: The main clock function can be used without time limit. By default, the playing time per player is set to 1.5 hours, but can be freely modified. Warclock works like a chess clock. To start the game, the first player presses his timer button, which starts their time countdown. After playing his turn, the active player hands over by pressing his timer button, which then starts the countdown of the opponent timer. A central indicator displays the Rounds (this indicator can be hidden). A simple tap on the indicator adds a round, and it is also possible to scroll the rounds in both directions if necessary. An option allows to display the cumulated game time of the player on each button (in addition to the time countdown). The timer buttons can be customized with the army name of each player, which can be filled in manually or chosen from the army lists available for the 2 most common wargames*. The timer is supplied with an anti-sleep function, which prevents the app from going to sleep by itself, in order to avoid any interruption in the countdown and loss of game time display on the table. By default, if the app is set in the background, the clock continues to run to allow the player to consult its documentation. However, an option allows to invert this behavior by suspending the clock. If necessary, a button within the timer options allows to stop and reset the clock immediately. At the players' choice, a "Pause" button can also be added, in order to suspend the countdown during the game. When one of the timers reaches zero, the hand automatically passes to the other player. At the end of the game time, a panel indicates the end of the game. ● Points trackers: Each player has a set of points trackers (which can optionally be hidden). The bottom trackers keep points for a primary objective (P) and for 3 secondary objectives (S1, S2, S3). At the top of the screen, a first tracker allows you to note the command points (C) and a second one allows you to note the victory points (V), which can be calculated automatically at the end of the game (this option can be disabled). Adding points is done by simply pressing the tracker of your choice, which brings up a drop-down menu allowing you to add 1 to 5 points, remove 1 point, reset the tracker used (RESET) or reset all the points trackers (RES. ALL). The maximum number of points that can be added to the different trackers (primary objective, secondary objectives and commands) can be modified. Starting the clock resets all the point trackers to zero. (*) Warclock can be used for Warhammer AOS© and Warhammer 40.000© games. Please note that Warclock is in no way supported by or affiliated with Games Workshop Limited.

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Emoji Island

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Pick an emoji (or two) and they settle into the Dynamic Island, on both sides of the camera. Your mood of the day, your team, your lucky charm — always visible at the top of your screen. SIMPLE • Every emoji from the Apple keyboard (1,900+), sorted by category • Search in English and French ("cat", "coeur", "fire"…) • One on the left, one on the right, or just one — your call • Change emoji anytime, the island updates instantly • Long-press the island to see your emoji big • "Hey Siri, Emoji Island in nap mode": 20 moods by voice • Bonus: a matching wallpaper that extends the island with your emoji ALWAYS ON • iOS limits the display to 8 hours: Emoji Island notifies you right before the end — one tap on the notification and you're back • Reopen the app and the island reloads on its own • Want it 100% automatic? A Shortcuts automation with the "Relaunch the island" action handles it silently PRIVATE • No account, no ads, no trackers, no data collected • Everything stays on your iPhone NO DYNAMIC ISLAND? • iPhone with a notch (X to 14, 16e): create a wallpaper where your emoji tuck right under the notch, on the color of your choice or your own photo • And find them on the Lock Screen WITH AURORA NAP • Your emoji stay with you in the island during your nap, next to the countdown • When you wake up, your mood joins the island in one tap Showing emoji in the island requires an iPhone with Dynamic Island (iPhone 14 Pro and later).

Screenshots

Warclock4 screens
Emoji Island3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Emoji Island at none against Warclock's 4. Emoji Island also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Warclock's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.2). On price and ads 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. Warclock sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Emoji Island asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Warclock ships an update monthly, Emoji Island every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Warclock versus Emoji Island: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWarclockEmoji Island
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristophe GarreauJr Cabbry

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Warclock

One-time4
  • Unlock options with a coffee$2.99
  • Buy me another coffee$2.99
  • Buy me 2 coffees$5.99
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  • Buy me 3 coffees$8.99
None

Emoji Island

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Warclock free?
Warclock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Emoji Island free?
Emoji Island is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Warclock or Emoji Island have ads?
Neither Warclock nor Emoji Island shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Warclock or Emoji Island?
Warclock ships an update monthly, and Emoji Island every 4 days. Most recently, Warclock was updated on October 27, 2026 and Emoji Island on October 31, 2026.

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