MetroMonkey vs DSClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MetroMonkey
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MetroMonkey is a metronome app designed to be as simple for musicians and artists as possible. “Just work and no distraction” is basic principle. You can set tempo, beat count and accent beats. All super fast and with no hassle. All other things can be distractions. App allows to set unusual time signature from 1/4 up to 32/4 and also quick set up of accent beats making it easy to learn music in exotic rhythms. Improve your skills, follow the rhythm.
DSClock
Add a touch of retro handheld gaming charm to your iPhone with customizable clock widgets. Choose from light or dark designs in various sizes for your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or StandBy mode. Enjoy an ad-free experience with minimal battery impact.
- Authentic DS-inspired dial design
- Light & dark widget options
- Multiple widget sizes (S, M, L)
- Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy support
- Zero ads and zero data collection
- Battery-friendly and small footprint
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Bring a slice of handheld-era charm to iPhone. Highlights • Authentic DS-inspired dial design • Separate light & dark widgets (S, M, L) • Works on Home Screen, Lock Screen, StandBy • Zero ads, zero data collection • Tiny footprint, battery-friendly Setup Open DS Clock Widget once. Long-press a screen → + → search “DS Clock”. Pick light or dark, choose a size. DS Clock Widget is an independent homage and is not affiliated with Nintendo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DSClock at none against MetroMonkey's 1. DSClock also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 24 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. MetroMonkey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DSClock asks for nothing beyond the download.
MetroMonkey ships an update every 24 months, DSClock every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MetroMonkey | DSClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikhail Vyrtsev | Miguel Piedrafita |
In-app purchases
MetroMonkey
- Unlock full app$0.99
DSClock
No in-app purchases
