# Rect Clock vs Wonder Clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rect Clock at 59% against Wonder Clock's 0%. Rect Clock also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (168 vs 3). Wonder Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rect Clock sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Wonder Clock sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rect Clock holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rect Clock has 168 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Rect Clock's written reviews are positive against 0% of Wonder Clock's.

Rect Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, Wonder Clock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rect Clock | Wonder Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rect-clock/id398188215/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wonder-clock/id1447334314/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **168** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **59.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [y-design](https://appshunter.io/developer/398188218) | [FrozenPepper](https://appshunter.io/developer/500493206) |

## What reviewers say

### Rect Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rect-clock/id398188215)

This app transforms your iPhone into a full-screen analog clock. Customize the clock face, index, and hands with various styles and colors. Enjoy a minimalist design with adjustable screen rotation and optional date display and auto-lock.

**Highlights:** Full-screen analog display, Customizable clock faces, Interchangeable index styles, Variety of hand designs, Adjustable hand movement, Screen rotation support, Configurable date and lock

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add All Faces | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add All Indexes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add All Hands | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful, elegant, minimalist design
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Multiple customizable clock faces and styles
- 📱 Works well as a bedside/desk clock
- ⏱️ Accurate time display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't stay on screen (goes to sleep with phone)
- 🐛 Blank white screen display issues on some devices
- 💸 Monetization model with ads and paywalls
- ❌ Cannot be set as lock screen or wallpaper
- ❌ Limited functionality compared to native clock

**Reported bugs**

- Blank white screen on launch (iPhone XR, iPad Air 2)
- App doesn't stay on when phone locks
- App crashes or won't open after purchase
- Settings screen appears on any touch
- Unresponsive UI elements on iPad

**Requested features**

- Alarm functionality
- Lock screen integration
- Live wallpaper capability
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Landscape/rotation support


### Wonder Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wonder-clock/id1447334314)

Transform your device into a stylish and functional clock with multiple designs and 3D graphics. Stream web radio stations and stay updated with a Twitter news ticker. Supports older devices and all orientations.

**Highlights:** Multiple clock designs (Hi-FI, Nixie Tubes, Digital, SteamPunk), Web radio streaming with custom playlist, Twitter timeline and news ticker integration, Supports older devices (up to iPad 2), Adapts to all device orientations, Hourly steam sound and graphic effects (SteamPunk design)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple digital clock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ads Remove | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nixie Clock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Steampunk Clock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rect Clock free?

Rect Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wonder Clock free?

Wonder Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rect Clock or Wonder Clock?

Rect Clock is rated higher. Rect Clock averages 3.7 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Wonder Clock averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Rect Clock or Wonder Clock have ads?

Rect Clock shows ads; Wonder Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rect Clock or Wonder Clock?

Rect Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wonder Clock every 3 days. Most recently, Rect Clock was updated on October 12, 2026 and Wonder Clock on September 23, 2026.

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