PocketWatch vs Retro Walk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PocketWatch
This application offers a realistic 3D analog watch experience, displaying the date and day of the week. Users can interact with the clockwork mechanism, zoom in and out, and even dismantle the watch to explore its inner workings. Adjust animation speed and display options for a personalized view.
- 3D analog watch display
- Shows date and day of the week
- Interactive clockwork mechanism
- Pinch-to-zoom functionality
- Watch dismantling feature
- Adjustable animation speed and display options
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Through your purchases (total of 434 people) of our applications on December 1, 2009, we were able to raise $270 for each of the two organisations. Thank you for your cooperation. ---------------------- PocketWatch is a three dimensional analog watch that shows date & day of the week as well as time. Turn it around and see how gears move in the clock mechanism. Pinch in/out the screen to zoom in/out the watch. Push the knob on top of the watch to dismantle the watch. Push the knob twice to show setting switches to change animation speed and display options.
Retro Walk
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The historical maps are limited to locations within Japan. Retro Walk is a smartphone app that lets you stroll through nostalgic streets with historical maps in hand. As you explore, you can check the locations of buildings and scenery from the past, enjoying a walking experience that feels like stepping back in time. The historical maps are limited to locations within Japan. You can switch between maps from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and the present day. Your current location is displayed using GPS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Retro Walk at Free against PocketWatch's $0.99. Retro Walk also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 80 months). PocketWatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Retro Walk is free to download; PocketWatch costs $0.99 up front. Retro Walk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PocketWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.
PocketWatch ships an update every 80 months, Retro Walk weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PocketWatch | Retro Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 80 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Catalystwo | akira ohmachi |
In-app purchases
PocketWatch
No in-app purchases
Retro Walk
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
Is PocketWatch free?
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Do PocketWatch or Retro Walk have ads?
Which is updated more often, PocketWatch or Retro Walk?
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