TypoDesignClock vs When
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TypoDesignClock
A modern typographic clock that adds an artistic touch to any room. Offers 33 color palettes for a fresh look and is easy to read.
- Modern typographic display
- Artistic feature for any room
- 33 coordinated color palettes
- Easy to read graphic clock
- Customizable appearance
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Here is a refreshing twist on the traditional clock. You can proudly display your modern typographic clock in any room where you need an additional artistic feature. Choose from thirty three different coordinated colour pallets to bring a fresh new twist to any space. Enjoy your easy to read, beautifully designed, graphic clock today!
When
This app offers a minimalist flip clock experience with customizable widgets. It features a full-screen display with classic page-turning animations and adjustable brightness. Personalize your time display with options for seconds, date, and week.
- Full-screen classic flip animation
- Minimalist design style
- Customizable time display (seconds, date, week)
- 12/24 hour mode switching
- Adjustable screen brightness
- Multiple widget options (Flip Clock, Digital Clock, Calendar, Progress Bar, Disc Clock)
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It is a must-have personalized posing artifact for hipsters, a must-have tool for exam preparation and study, and hard work. Eye-catching digital digital watch display, convenient for your living room, any angle of the work desk to watch the time. Full screen flip, clock display more prominent, no matter where you put it, it is a beautiful scenery. Widgets: - Flip Clock Widget - Digital Clock Widget - Friday Calendar Widget - Progress Bar Widget - Disc Clock Widget Special Features. 1, full-screen classic page animation, minimalist design style 2、Free control of the display of time: seconds, date, week is free to control the display of hidden 3, 12 and 24 hours mode switching 4, left and right slide the clock screen, adjust the brightness of the screen
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: When at 4.7 against TypoDesignClock's 4.2. When also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (90% vs 69%). TypoDesignClock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
When holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of TypoDesignClock's written reviews are positive against 90% of When's.
TypoDesignClock ships an update every 3 months, When weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TypoDesignClock | When |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) | 4.7 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Katsushi Nakano | 磊 岑 |
Customer experience
TypoDesignClock
When
In-app purchases
TypoDesignClock
No in-app purchases
When
No in-app purchases
