Comparison

TimeTide vs MeClock

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

Head to head
About

TimeTide

Enhance your device's time display with customizable widgets and floating clocks. Choose from classic and modern styles, personalize themes, and access advanced features with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Floating clock with one-key suspension
  • Milliseconds display for precise time
  • Multiple full-screen clock styles
  • Hundreds of customizable desktop widget themes
  • Dozens of floating window styles
  • Continuous addition of new themes and functions
Features
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-Long press the Floating Clock on the desktop to turn on the suspension time with one key, which is a step faster for flash buying -Milliseconds display system time, accurate and meticulous, and never miss the highlights -Page turning clock, Chinese character clock, pointer clock, electronic clock and other full screen displays are classic, professional and elegant -Hundreds of desktop widget themes, each of which can be set independently. Personality is power -Change the time display style at will -Dozens of floating window styles -Customized functions can be matched as you like -More themes and functions are being added continuously [Subscription Description] 1. Subscription service: TimeTide Senior Member ($0.99/month); Users can unlock all advanced features only after paying a subscription, including using the time display style, full screen desktop clock mode, floating window style, custom features, personalized widgets, and more themes and features that will be continuously added later; 2. Subscription price: $0.99/month; The subscription fee will be deducted from the iTunes account when the user confirms the purchase, and can be tried for one week for free. The subscription can be automatically renewed for a renewal fee of $0.99/month; 3. The user can turn off the automatic renewal 24 hours before the end of the current subscription, otherwise the automatic renewal will occur; 4. Apple ID with automatic renewal subscription will automatically deduct fees from the iTunes account 24 hours before the expiration of each billing cycle and extend the corresponding validity period; 5. The user manages the subscription service, that is, after purchase, you can go to the user account settings to close the automatic subscription. User Agreement: https://uvle5wh1n5a.feishu.cn/docx/BORsdKesmo485dxs5DvctqZdnKb Privacy Policy: https://uvle5wh1n5a.feishu.cn/docx/YgyuddIH8ocY7mxpcwycikl7nGg

About

MeClock

Personalize your device with a variety of elegant, full-screen clock displays and customizable widgets. Tailor colors and backgrounds to match your unique style and enjoy a distinctive visual timekeeping experience.

Highlights
  • Full-screen clock display
  • Personalized clock widgets
  • Customizable colors
  • Multiple background options
  • Unique clock designs
  • Desktop widget functionality
Features
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MeClock is a beautifully designed full-screen clock app that comes with multiple personalized clock widgets, offering you a unique visual clock experience. In addition to supporting full-screen clock display and clock widget functionality, MeClock provides various customization options, allowing you to make your clock display even more distinctive and tailored to your personal style. In the water meter and electric meter clock designs, you can freely customize the colors of the hour, minute, and second hands to create a one-of-a-kind clock visual. The astronaut clock offers multiple background colors to add more personalized touches to your desktop. Each clock design is meticulously crafted, making it perfect for full-screen display or as a desktop widget for quick time checks, bringing a touch of elegance and fun to your daily life. Whether you prefer minimalist styles or unique designs, MeClock has something for you. Download now to customize your own clock style and make every moment filled with personality and style! By using this app, you agree to the standard Apple End User License Agreement, available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TimeTide4 screens
MeClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TimeTide at 4.5 against MeClock's 4.0. TimeTide also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). MeClock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. TimeTide sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and MeClock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimeTide holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeTide ships an update every 5 days, MeClock every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TimeTide versus MeClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeTideMeClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer轩 倪Shanghai Qingge Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

TimeTide

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MeClock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimeTide

Subscriptions1
  • OnTimeDo高级会员免费试用一个月1 Month trial$0.991 Month
4 purchases

MeClock

Subscriptions2
  • meclock_yearly_promotion$1.291 Year
  • meclock_yearly$1.991 Year
One-time2
  • MeClock lifetime promotion$2.69
  • MeClock lifetime membership$4.99

Questions

Is TimeTide free?
TimeTide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeClock free?
MeClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TimeTide or MeClock?
TimeTide is rated higher. TimeTide averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MeClock averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TimeTide or MeClock have ads?
TimeTide shows ads; MeClock does not.
Which is updated more often, TimeTide or MeClock?
TimeTide ships an update every 5 days, and MeClock every 4 weeks. Most recently, TimeTide was updated on August 29, 2026 and MeClock on September 22, 2026.

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