Comparison

InnoClock vs Note by Xi

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

Head to head
About

InnoClock

Transform your phone's home screen and charging screen with a variety of artistic clock widgets. Choose from over 20 unique styles, including flip, analog, digital, and roulette clocks, to personalize your device's time display.

Highlights
  • Dozens of crafted clock styles
  • Flip, analog, digital, and roulette designs
  • Home screen widgets in multiple sizes
  • Charging screensaver functionality
  • Customizable aesthetics (minimalist, neon, pastel)
  • Over 20 unique clock designs
Features
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InnoClock – Where Time Meets Art Tired of the same boring digital numbers staring back at you every time you check your phone? InnoClock is here to change that. Transform your home screen into a gallery of time. With dozens of meticulously crafted clock styles—from the nostalgic flip clock that feels like a retro train station, to sleek analog hands that echo classic watchmaking, to futuristic roulette wheels that spin with every second—InnoClock turns a mundane utility into a daily source of joy. 20+ stunning styles, one app. Flip Clock: Vintage charm with a satisfying flip animation Analog Clock: Classic elegance with customizable hands and dials Digital Clock: Clean, modern, and readable at a glance Roulette Clock: A bold, playful take on time-telling And many more: Minimalist, Neon, Transparent, Gradient, and more Widgets that make your home screen pop. Place InnoClock widgets on your home screen and enjoy beautiful timekeeping at a glance. Choose from multiple widget sizes and styles to match your aesthetic—whether you love clean minimalism, vibrant neon, or soft pastels. Set it as your charging screensaver. Turn your idle charging screen into a captivating timepiece. Every time you plug in, your phone becomes a beautiful desk clock that draws compliments. 【How to set as Charging Screensaver:】 1. Open the Shortcuts app 2. Tap on "Automation" 3. Create a personal automation 4. Scroll down and select "Charger" 5. Choose "Connected", then tap Next 6. Select "Open App", choose InnoClock, and tap Next 7. Turn off "Ask Before Running" and tap Done We're here for you. Love the app? A 5-star rating means the world to us—it fuels our passion to keep creating beautiful updates. Have questions or suggestions? Reach out anytime. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Email: hucdmail@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/TjNUaNNhp Download InnoClock today and fall in love with time all over again.

About

Note by Xi

Features
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NOTE by Xi is an amazing note app :D

Screenshots

InnoClock4 screens
Note by Xi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: InnoClock at Free against Note by Xi's $0.99. Note by Xi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

InnoClock is free to download; Note by Xi costs $0.99 up front. InnoClock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Note by Xi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InnoClock ships an update monthly, Note by Xi every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
InnoClock versus Note by Xi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInnoClockNote by Xi
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer成东 胡鉴 郗

In-app purchases

7 purchases

InnoClock

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription$4.993 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • 1-Month Plan$3.99
  • 3-Month Plan$5.99
  • 1-Year Plan$12.99
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  • Lifetime Membership$19.99
None

Note by Xi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InnoClock free?
InnoClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Note by Xi free?
Note by Xi costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do InnoClock or Note by Xi have ads?
Neither InnoClock nor Note by Xi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InnoClock or Note by Xi?
InnoClock ships an update monthly, and Note by Xi every 8 days. Most recently, InnoClock was updated on September 15, 2026 and Note by Xi on August 25, 2026.

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