# ClockArt vs Birthday List

The clearest difference is rating: ClockArt at 5.0 against Birthday List's 2.5. ClockArt also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Birthday List's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 33 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birthday List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ClockArt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ClockArt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Birthday List has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of ClockArt's written reviews are positive against 49% of Birthday List's.

ClockArt ships an update every 33 months, Birthday List every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClockArt | Birthday List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockart/id286310196/reviews)** | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-list/id286423436/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **56.3% of reviews** | 49.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Bannach](https://appshunter.io/developer/286310199) | [Shuji Fukumoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/286423439) |

## What reviewers say

### ClockArt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockart/id286310196)

This app presents a unique, abstract visualization of time using slowly rotating clock hands. Explore different hours by sliding your finger, with the clock returning to the current time upon release. It offers widgets and customizable layouts for a playful, artistic approach to timekeeping.

**Highlights:** Abstract clock hand visualization, Interactive time exploration, Home screen and StandBy widgets, Circular and rectangular layouts, Highlight relevant clock hands, Haptic feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique artistic and creative concept
- 💰 Free application
- ✨ Visually interesting and engaging once understood
- 🎯 Well-developed and bug-free implementation
- 🧠 Intellectually stimulating puzzle to figure out

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😕 Confusing and unclear purpose for many users
- ❌ Not practical as a functional clock
- ⏳ Steep learning curve to understand mechanics
- 🎭 Purely novelty with limited long-term utility
- 📱 Only shows hour, not minutes

**Reported bugs**

- Sticks reset when finger is removed from screen
- Inconsistent display of current hour in some cases
- Small or buried display of time indicator at certain hours

**Requested features**

- Minute hand functionality with color differentiation
- More color options and customization
- Clear instructions or tutorial on how to use the app
- Additional settings and display options
- Better minute-level time accuracy


### Birthday List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-list/id286423436)

Organize your contacts' birthdays with this app. It highlights upcoming or recent birthdays within a 7-day window, making it easy to remember special dates. Keep track of important celebrations effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Birthday list from contacts, Highlights birthdays within 7 days, Upcoming birthday alerts, Past birthday tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD free | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🆓 Free app with no cost
- 📱 Syncs with existing contact information
- 🖼️ Displays contact photos alongside birthdays
- 📅 Organized monthly birthday list view

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on iOS updates and new OS versions
- ❌ Cannot manually add birthdays directly in app
- 🔤 Language/localization issues (Japanese characters)
- 📊 Age calculation displays current age, not upcoming age
- 🚫 Blank cards/display issues on newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after iOS updates
- Blank cards displaying no birthday information
- Birthday dates showing one day off from actual date
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Contact photos erased after app updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually add birthdays without contacts
- Push notifications and reminders for upcoming birthdays
- Customizable reminder timing (e.g., 2 weeks before)
- Group/category management for organizing contacts
- Anniversary tracking in addition to birthdays


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClockArt free?

ClockArt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Birthday List free?

Birthday List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ClockArt or Birthday List?

ClockArt is rated higher. ClockArt averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Birthday List averages 2.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do ClockArt or Birthday List have ads?

Birthday List shows ads; ClockArt does not.

### Which is updated more often, ClockArt or Birthday List?

ClockArt ships an update every 33 months, and Birthday List every 3 months. Most recently, ClockArt was updated on October 21, 2026 and Birthday List on October 22, 2026.

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