iDaliClock vs File Glider
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iDaliClock
This app displays a melting digital clock where digits morph into their new shapes as time changes. It offers date display, 12/24 hour toggling, and adjustable digit count via gestures. Inspired by a 1984 Macintosh program.
- Melting digit animation
- Date display on tap
- 12/24 hour toggle
- Adjustable digit count
- Gesture controls (swipe, pinch)
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Dali Clock is a melting digital clock. When a digit changes, it morphs into its new shape. Tap to display the date. Double-tap to toggle 12- and 24-hour time. Swipe or pinch to change the number of digits displayed. You may have first seen this program in 1984 on the original Macintosh 128k!
File Glider
Wirelessly transfer files to and from compatible Bluetooth Low Energy or Wi-Fi devices. Browse, edit, and manage files directly within the app or integrate with the Files app for broader access. Supports multiple device management and sharing across applications.
- Wireless file transfer
- BLE and Wi-Fi support
- File browsing and editing
- Files app integration
- Multiple device management
- Cross-app access sharing
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Wirelessly transfer files to and from file transfer ready Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Wi-Fi firmware. Browse and edit files from within File Glider or use the Files app integration to access the files from other apps. Multiple devices can be managed at once and access can be shared amongst multiple apps. Compatible devices: * nrf52840 boards running CircuitPython * ESP32-S2 TFT The file transfer protocol is open so you can use File Glider with custom firmware. See GitHub for protocol details: https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_BLE_File_Transfer Source for the app is here: https://github.com/adafruit/Glider-for-iOS
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iDaliClock at 100% against File Glider's 0%. iDaliClock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (22 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iDaliClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of iDaliClock's written reviews are positive against 0% of File Glider's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iDaliClock | File Glider |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (22 ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jamie Zawinski | Adafruit Industries |
Customer experience
iDaliClock
File Glider
In-app purchases
iDaliClock
No in-app purchases
File Glider
No in-app purchases
