Comparison

iconclock vs Missiv

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

Head to head
About

iconclock

This app brings back the nostalgic wait cursor from old monochrome Mac displays as a watch face. It features retro alert sounds and a hidden Easter egg for a unique user experience.

Highlights
  • Nostalgic wait cursor watch face
  • Retro alert sounds
  • Easter egg feature
  • Inspired by 80's Mac displays
Features
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Remember the old Mac's from the 80's and their monochrome displays and ridiculously slow processing speeds? Oh, how long we had to wait while we stared at that spinning wait cursor... Used as a motif for this watch, this nostalgic wait cursor has been brought back to life in a cool way! The alarm also uses nostalgic alert sounds. It even has an Easter egg. -Caution The alarm and timer are not main functions and are active only while the app is in use. Please understand that the alarm and timer do not function properly. During silent mode, tones for the alarm and timer do not sound.

About

Missiv

Features
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Send your missive — instantly. This app lets you type any message and instantly turn your phone sideways to display it in big, bold, full-screen text. Perfect for communicating across a room, in loud environments, during events, on set, in class, at parties, or anywhere speaking isn’t practical. Whether you’re: • Sending a message across a crowded bar • Communicating on a film set • Making a silent joke from across the room • Getting someone’s attention without yelling • Sharing a quick note in a noisy space Make it your own with full customization. Adjust font style, text size, color, background color, underline, italics, and more to match your vibe or maximize visibility. Not sure what to say? Explore Starters — a built-in collection of ready-to-use message ideas to get you going. You can bookmark your favorites for quick access, or create and save your own custom presets to build a personal library of go-to missives. Just type your message, rotate your phone, and let the screen do the talking. MISSIV — when your message deserves the whole room.

Screenshots

iconclock4 screens
Missiv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Missiv at none against iconclock's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. iconclock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Missiv asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iconclock ships an update weekly, Missiv every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iconclock versus Missiv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametericonclockMissiv
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperforYou inc.Niche Industries LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iconclock

One-time1
  • 開発サポート$0.99
None

Missiv

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iconclock free?
iconclock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Missiv free?
Missiv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iconclock or Missiv have ads?
Neither iconclock nor Missiv shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iconclock or Missiv?
iconclock ships an update weekly, and Missiv every 5 days. Most recently, iconclock was updated on October 21, 2026 and Missiv on October 17, 2026.

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