Comparison

Matrix Clocca vs Hourglass

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

Head to head
About

Matrix Clocca

This app offers real-time, accurate widgets for timers and hourglasses. It features customizable themes, colors, backgrounds, and sounds, with support for two-finger zooming and dragging of the matrix display. Enjoy a sophisticated countdown experience with realistic hourglass animations.

Highlights
  • Real-time accurate widgets
  • Customizable themes and colors
  • Realistic countdown hourglass
  • Two-finger zooming and dragging
  • Independent size and position control
  • Custom background and sound
  • iCloud sync for themes
Features
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- Real-time, and accurate to the second widgets - Built-in 1 DIY theme, currently includes Planets, Lace and Dials series - Countdown: Reminder when time is up - Countdown hourglass: sophisticated, smooth and realistic - Customizable theme, switch at any time - Support two-finger zooming Matrix - Support dragging Matrix - Independent control of Matrix size and position for landscape and portrait screens - Customize Matrix color - Custom background - Custom sound - Support 12, 24 hour system - Multiple application icons - Support iCloud sync theme - Dark Mode - Support family sharing One-time purchase price: $1.99. Terms of Use: https://codelishaohui.github.io/matrixclocca-privacy/ Privacy Agreement: https://codelishaohui.github.io/matrixclocca-privacy/

About

Hourglass

Features
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This is an approximately 3-minute hourglass that uses physics simulation to recreate realistic movements. You can enjoy watching the grains of sand smoothly fall under natural gravity while keeping track of time. With a simple and intuitive design, it's an ideal tool for meditation or improving focus. When the gyroscope sensor is enabled, the movement of the sand adjusts in real-time according to the tilt of your device. Each session offers a different atmosphere, allowing you to relax and experience the comforting analog feel within a digital space.

Screenshots

Matrix Clocca4 screens
Hourglass2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hourglass at none against Matrix Clocca's 1. Matrix Clocca's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence 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. Matrix Clocca sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hourglass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matrix Clocca ships an update weekly, Hourglass every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Matrix Clocca versus Hourglass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatrix CloccaHourglass
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer少锋 黎kenji abe

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Matrix Clocca

One-time1
  • Lifetime (Family Sharing)$1.99
None

Hourglass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Matrix Clocca free?
Matrix Clocca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hourglass free?
Hourglass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Matrix Clocca or Hourglass have ads?
Hourglass shows ads; Matrix Clocca does not.
Which is updated more often, Matrix Clocca or Hourglass?
Matrix Clocca ships an update weekly, and Hourglass every 4 days. Most recently, Matrix Clocca was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hourglass on October 19, 2026.

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