Comparison

Wooden Clock vs RuneInput

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wooden Clock

This app recreates the nostalgic charm of traditional wooden clocks with realistic graphics and authentic sounds. Enjoy a variety of country-themed clocks, complete with ticking and hourly chimes, offering a slower, more analog experience.

Highlights
  • Authentic wooden clock style
  • Pendulum animation
  • Soothing ticking sounds
  • Hourly chime with national anthems
  • Customizable sound settings
  • Multiple country-themed clocks
Features
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There are literally hundreds of iPad "clock" apps ... so why make another? Wooden Clock is an homage to a time before clocks were digital and silent - before they became an expected set of numbers on every electronic device in a home or office - a time when things moved at a different, slower pace. The ticking of an old wooden clock is sadly something that many kids and adults have never had the opportunity to appreciate. This app humbly hopes to recreate some of the joy of old wooden clocks for those people and of course to serve as fun nostalgic app for those of us who remember them fondly. FEATURES: - Tells the time in old wooden clock style! - Rich custom clock graphics - One of the only iPad clock apps with a pendulum! - Includes soothing ticking and hourly chime sounds - Country skins use their national anthem for chime - Settings allow user to toggle ticking and chimes - Long or short chime option INCLUDED CLOCKS: - Wooden Clock (the original!) - Tibet Clock - France Clock - Russia - Germany - Sweden (newest!) - More to come as inspiration and time permits! NOTES: - Works best on iPad Air 1 or later but works on older iPads as well.

About

RuneInput

This keyboard app allows you to type using Elder Futhark runes directly within any application on your smartphone. It functions like a standard keyboard, offering a unique way to communicate and explore ancient alphabets. Learn more about the runes through the provided phonetic guide.

Highlights
  • Elder Futhark rune keyboard
  • Type in any app
  • Works like a standard keyboard
  • Phonetic guide available
  • Easy installation and configuration
Features
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First of all, this is not just an application. RuneInput is a keyboard that works just like any other keyboard on your phone, but with Runes! Yes, any application, any smartphone! This version supports Elder Futhark Runes. See below how the runes are presented (typed directly with RuneInput)! To learn more about how this phonetic alphabet works, visit our website to see the Elder Futhark Phonetic Guide to Runes. You will need to follow these steps to install and configure your RuneInput rune keyboard: - After installation, go to "Settings" - Select "General" - Select "Keyboards" - Select "Add new keyboard" - Select RuneInput

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RuneInput at 4.3 against Wooden Clock's 3.2. RuneInput also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 16 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Wooden Clock costs $2.99 and RuneInput $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RuneInput holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Wooden Clock's written reviews are positive against 100% of RuneInput's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wooden Clock ships an update every 16 months, RuneInput every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wooden Clock versus RuneInput: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWooden ClockRuneInput
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.2 (6 ratings)4.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmerson DesignPablo Cussa de Souza

Customer experience

Wooden Clock

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%

RuneInput

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wooden Clock

No in-app purchases

None

RuneInput

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wooden Clock free?
Wooden Clock costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RuneInput free?
RuneInput costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wooden Clock or RuneInput?
RuneInput is rated higher. Wooden Clock averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while RuneInput averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Wooden Clock or RuneInput have ads?
Neither Wooden Clock nor RuneInput shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wooden Clock or RuneInput?
Wooden Clock ships an update every 16 months, and RuneInput every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wooden Clock was updated on October 23, 2026 and RuneInput on October 24, 2026.

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