Mechanical Clock 3D vs PopularScreen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
PopularScreen
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An app that designs LED screen content, connects LED screen through Bluetooth, and designs screen display content in real time. 1. Support the simultaneous setting of 2 devices and realize the effect of connected screen playing 2. Realize the input of text, pattern, animation effect, and show the preview on the app. 3. Custom pattern effect 4. Pattern running direction and effect setting 一款设计LED屏幕内容的APP,通过蓝牙连接LED屏，实时设计屏幕展示内容。 1、支持2个设备同时设置，并实现连屏播放效果 2、实现输入文字、图案、动画效果，并在APP上展示预览。 3、自定义图案效果 4、图案运行方向及效果设定
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PopularScreen at Free against Mechanical Clock 3D's $0.99. PopularScreen also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 37 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
PopularScreen 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.
Mechanical Clock 3D ships an update every 37 months, PopularScreen every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mechanical Clock 3D | PopularScreen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (264 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 264 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 9.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Igor Panichev | Shenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd. |
Bugs and 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
PopularScreen
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mechanical Clock 3D
No in-app purchases
PopularScreen
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mechanical Clock 3D free?
Is PopularScreen free?
Do Mechanical Clock 3D or PopularScreen have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mechanical Clock 3D or PopularScreen?
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