# Pixound vs ClockTear

The clearest difference is rating: ClockTear at 5.0 against Pixound's 4.1. ClockTear also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Pixound's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Pixound costs $0.99 and ClockTear $2.99 up front. Pixound sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ClockTear asks for nothing beyond the download.

ClockTear holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Pixound's written reviews are positive against 100% of ClockTear's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixound | ClockTear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixound/id486076965/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clocktear/id6786347990/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Techné Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/486076968) | [Jeremy Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777857703) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixound/id486076965)

Transform any image into a musical instrument and create unique songs. Explore a deep musical experience with extensive controls, over 127 instruments, and various scales. It's a fun and educational tool for all ages, allowing you to play live video and record your performances.

**Highlights:** Turn any picture into music, Play live video as an instrument, Record performances with touch playback, Over 65 scales and modes, 127+ instruments for four voices, Save and share creations, MIDI export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixound Live Video | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pixound MIDI Features | $2.99 | one-time |


### ClockTear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clocktear/id6786347990)

This audio processor simulates digital signal degradation through various clock failure modes. It offers granular control over timing instability, dropouts, and signal fracturing for unique sound design.

**Highlights:** Clock-based sample hold and timing damage, Four clock failure modes: Slip, Stutter, Tear, Collapse, Drift and jitter-driven clock wobble, Dropouts, stutters, folding, and digital interruption, Adjustable tone shaping and saturation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixound free?

Pixound costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is ClockTear free?

ClockTear costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixound or ClockTear?

ClockTear is rated higher. Pixound averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ClockTear averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pixound or ClockTear have ads?

Neither Pixound nor ClockTear shows ads.

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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.*