# Cuckoo vs Analog Clock & Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Analog Clock & Timer at 4.4 against Cuckoo's 3.4. Analog Clock & Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Cuckoo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (68% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cuckoo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Analog Clock & Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Analog Clock & Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 44 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Cuckoo's written reviews are positive against 50% of Analog Clock & Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cuckoo ships an update every 3 months, Analog Clock & Timer every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cuckoo | Analog Clock & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuckoo/id414022497/reviews) | **[4.4 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analog-clock-and-timer/id1535735320/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toshihiko Tambo](https://appshunter.io/developer/406777331) | [建瑛 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/793015721) |

## What reviewers say

### Cuckoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuckoo/id414022497)

This utility app simulates a cuckoo clock, chiming every hour and half-hour. Users can toggle the cuckoo sound on or off and customize alarm modes. Additional sounds and background images are available for purchase, along with an option to remove ads.

**Highlights:** Hourly and half-hourly cuckoo chimes, Customizable alarm modes, Add-on purchases for sounds and backgrounds, Ad removal option, Toggleable cuckoo sound

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cuckoo Premium Feature | $0.99 | one-time |


### Analog Clock & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analog-clock-and-timer/id1535735320)

Experience a retro-themed clock and timer with simulated mechanical movements and ticking sounds. Enjoy features like voice timekeeping, widgets, and extensive customization options. Offers a VIP subscription for enhanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Simulated analog clock, Simulated timer, Voice timekeeping, Home screen widgets, 19 clock faces, Advanced style customization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $2.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cuckoo free?

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

### Is Analog Clock & Timer free?

Analog Clock & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cuckoo or Analog Clock & Timer?

Analog Clock & Timer is rated higher. Cuckoo averages 3.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Analog Clock & Timer averages 4.4 from 44 ratings.

### Do Cuckoo or Analog Clock & Timer have ads?

Cuckoo shows ads; Analog Clock & Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cuckoo or Analog Clock & Timer?

Cuckoo ships an update every 3 months, and Analog Clock & Timer every 10 months. Most recently, Cuckoo was updated on November 1, 2026 and Analog Clock & Timer on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*