Comparison

Wooden Clock vs TetraClock

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

TetraClock

This clock app uses falling tetromino blocks to display the time. Customize colors, animations, and display formats. Note that the displayed time may have slight discrepancies due to animation effects.

Highlights
  • Tetromino block time display
  • Customizable colors and animations
  • 12/24-hour format
  • Seconds display toggle
  • Adjustable falling speed
  • Background color options
Features
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'TetraClock' is a clock app that represents the time by stacking seven types of single-sided tetromino-shaped blocks as they fall. The differences from the paid version are as follows: ・Contains ads ・No Watch App [How to Use] Tap the screen: Open the settings screen. Long press the screen: Stack the blocks again. [Main Features] - Switch between 12/24-hour display - Toggle seconds display ON/OFF - Monotone display - Fill in ON/OFF - Change outline color - Change transition animations - Change falling speed - Change background color [Notices] Due to the animation effect used for changing numbers, there may be a discrepancy between the displayed time and the actual time. Please do not use the displayed time as a basis for important decisions.

Screenshots

TetraClock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TetraClock at Free against Wooden Clock's $2.99. TetraClock also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 16 months). Wooden Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TetraClock is free to download; Wooden Clock costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TetraClock holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wooden Clock ships an update every 16 months, TetraClock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Wooden Clock versus TetraClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWooden ClockTetraClock
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (6 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmerson DesignLegal Prompt Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Wooden Clock

No in-app purchases

None

TetraClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wooden Clock free?
Wooden Clock costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TetraClock free?
TetraClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wooden Clock or TetraClock?
TetraClock is rated higher. Wooden Clock averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TetraClock averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Wooden Clock or TetraClock have ads?
TetraClock shows ads; Wooden Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Wooden Clock or TetraClock?
Wooden Clock ships an update every 16 months, and TetraClock every 2 days. Most recently, Wooden Clock was updated on November 1, 2026 and TetraClock on October 30, 2026.

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