# iDaliClock vs TetraClock

The clearest difference is rating: iDaliClock at 5.0 against TetraClock's 3.7. iDaliClock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). TetraClock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDaliClock has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iDaliClock ships an update every 10 months, TetraClock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDaliClock | TetraClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idaliclock/id368900423/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetraclock-falling-block/id6504890211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jamie Zawinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/368900426) | [Legal Prompt Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490746932) |

## What reviewers say

### iDaliClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idaliclock/id368900423)

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.

**Highlights:** Melting digit animation, Date display on tap, 12/24 hour toggle, Adjustable digit count, Gesture controls (swipe, pinch)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TetraClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetraclock-falling-block/id6504890211)

This clock app uses falling tetromino blocks to display the time. Customize colors, animations, and display formats. Note that the displayed time may have slight discrepancies due to animation effects.

**Highlights:** Tetromino block time display, Customizable colors and animations, 12/24-hour format, Seconds display toggle, Adjustable falling speed, Background color options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDaliClock free?

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

### Is TetraClock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iDaliClock or TetraClock?

iDaliClock is rated higher. iDaliClock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while TetraClock averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do iDaliClock or TetraClock have ads?

TetraClock shows ads; iDaliClock does not.

### Which is updated more often, iDaliClock or TetraClock?

iDaliClock ships an update every 10 months, and TetraClock every 2 days. Most recently, iDaliClock was updated on October 21, 2026 and TetraClock on October 22, 2026.

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