106.9 The Ranch vs Mechanical Clock 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
106.9 The Ranch
Stream Texas Red Dirt, current hits, and classic Texas country music live. Interact with DJs and other listeners by posting comments, photos, and audio clips. See song history and provide feedback on played tracks.
- Live music streaming
- Interactive DJ chat
- User-generated content (photos, audio)
- Real-time listener interaction
- Song history and feedback
- Mobile listening
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Texas Red Dirt Music, Current Hits and Classic Texas Country! We’ve worked hard to bring you an awesome mobile experience. Yes, you can listen to 106.9 The Ranch on the go. You can also post comments, photos and audio clips. Interact in real-time with DJs and other listeners. See what we’ve played, preview songs and even give them a thumbs up or down. It’s easy and fun. What are you waiting for?! It take just a few seconds to download.
Mechanical Clock 3D
Explore the intricate workings of a mechanical clock with realistic 3D graphics. Witness its internal gears and mechanisms in motion, and enjoy hourly chimes and authentic tick-tock sounds. Customize the visual experience with two distinct color schemes.
- High-quality 3D graphics
- Shows current time
- Hourly and half-hourly chimes
- Tick-tock sound effect
- Two color schemes
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Ever wondered how a clock works? Want to see all the "internals"? Get this magnificent, realistic Mechanical Clock 3D. Features: - high-quality 3D graphics and effects - showing current time - chimes every hour and every half hour - tick-tock sound - two color schemes _________________ Become a fan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/3Planesoft Visit our website: www.3planesoft.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: 106.9 The Ranch at Free against Mechanical Clock 3D's $0.99. 106.9 The Ranch also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 37 months). Mechanical Clock 3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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
106.9 The Ranch is free to download; Mechanical Clock 3D costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 106.9 The Ranch against 4.8 for Mechanical Clock 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 225 and 259 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of 106.9 The Ranch's written reviews are positive against 69% of Mechanical Clock 3D's.
106.9 The Ranch ships an update every 6 months, Mechanical Clock 3D every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 106.9 The Ranch | Mechanical Clock 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (225 ratings) — better | 4.8 (259 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 69.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 225 | 259 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 37 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LKCM RADIO GROUP, L.P. | Igor Panichev |
Customer experience
106.9 The Ranch
Mechanical Clock 3D
Bugs and requests
106.9 The Ranch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Mechanical Clock 3D
Reported bugs
8 issues- Settings collapsing
- App crashes constantly on iPhone 4s
- App freezes on startup
- App stays black on iPhone 5
- Does not chime when not on screen
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- Does not fit iPhone screen
- Last update 2011
- Periodically freezes on startup
Requested features
15 requests- Add Apple Watch support
- Add tourbillon function
- Allow background sound playback
- Add alarm feature
- Make hands more visible (glow, contrast, closed face)
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- Add option to see mechanical workings in 3D
- Add hand color and style options
- Add option to remove face framework
- Port other 3Planesoft clocks (Steampunk, Lagoon, etc.)
- Add screen saver functionality
- Add steam punk battery level for lock screen
- Add chime sound to alarm
- Add alternate face design without face framework
- Add option to adjust clock size
- Add gold or silver color options
In-app purchases
106.9 The Ranch
No in-app purchases
Mechanical Clock 3D
No in-app purchases
Questions
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