# Sketch vs RetroClock

The clearest difference is rating: RetroClock at 5.0 against Sketch's 2.8. RetroClock also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 19%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Sketch's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (24 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sketch sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and RetroClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RetroClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sketch has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Sketch's written reviews are positive against 50% of RetroClock's.

Sketch ships an update every 2 months, RetroClock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sketch | RetroClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch/id467931206/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroclock-desktop-time-dial/id6469766069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orgajja Co Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/368955015) | [伟 雷](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347765042) |

## What reviewers say

### Sketch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch/id467931206)

This application allows users to create sketches. It provides a variety of sample options to aid in the sketching process. Get started with your creative ideas today.

**Highlights:** Create sketches, Wide range of samples, Note-taking functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| small point | $0.99 | one-time |
| big point | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Simple and efficient sketching
- 👍 Good for quick ideas and sketches
- 👍 Decent for basic drawing needs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and use
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality and tools
- 💸 Ads even after paid upgrade
- 🔍 Unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Saved drawings get corrupted or deleted
- App crashes when trying to save drawings
- Sketches get overlaid with random marks and lines

**Requested features**

- Add an eraser tool
- Improve color selection and customization
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Allow resizing of the canvas
- Add the ability to import and sketch over photos


### RetroClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroclock-desktop-time-dial/id6469766069)

Display customizable clock panels with various themes like digital, flip, and retro radio styles. Enjoy a selection of natural white noises with free combination playback.

**Highlights:** Digital clock themes, Flip clock styles, Retro radio clock, Natural white noises, Combination playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sketch free?

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

### Is RetroClock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sketch or RetroClock?

RetroClock is rated higher. Sketch averages 2.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while RetroClock averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Sketch or RetroClock have ads?

RetroClock shows ads; Sketch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sketch or RetroClock?

Sketch ships an update every 2 months, and RetroClock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sketch was updated on November 1, 2026 and RetroClock on November 14, 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.*