Comparison

ClockFlow vs TickClock

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

Head to head
About

ClockFlow

This app offers a customizable clock and timer with simple animations for relaxation and visualization. Choose from various display modes, colors, and sizes to create a calming visual experience.

Highlights
  • Clock, counter, and timer modes
  • Flexible time display options
  • Configurable clock elements
  • Simple animations
  • Dim background animation
  • Presets for quick access
Features
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ClockFlow is your ultimate visualizer and clock/timer display. It presents some simple animations while also showing the time. There are three modes of operation i) a clock for showing the current time ii) a counter for showing the elapsed minutes and seconds and iii) a timer for counting down a set number of minutes and seconds.  ClockFlow also has flexible time display modes i) "Always On" - like a digit clock ii) "Toggle" - alternates between on and off like a light switch and iii) "On-demand Press" - only "On" when user is touching the screen. By placing the device on a charging station, you can see the display animate continuously. Use it for relaxing visuals throughout the night. Wish to relax or meditate? Let ClockFlow help you. Simply watch the animations passing as the seconds tick by. Or switch off the clock/timer and immerse yourself in a timeless experience… in silence. Can you lose yourself for a while? Features - Clock is shown in different color and sizes (from small to large) - Clock elements are configurable. Show military time, show seconds, show date and many more options. - Simple animations are played. Select one or rotate through all of them. - Dim background animation. - Use the app in timer mode. Countdown a fixed number of minutes and seconds. - Use the app in counter mode. Count elapsed minutes and seconds... forever - Use presets for quick access to your favorite settings.

About

TickClock

Enhance your desktop with a customizable digital clock featuring various themes and adjustable display options. Includes a Pomodoro timer for focused work sessions.

Highlights
  • Customizable clock themes
  • Adjustable display size
  • Show/hide seconds
  • 12/24 hour format
  • Portrait/landscape switch
  • Pomodoro timer
Features
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TickClock is an exquisite desktop digital clock with a variety of beautiful clock themes and exquisite stickers. Features: - display time - Pomodoro - Support show and hide seconds - 12/24 hours arbitrary switching - Switch between portrait and landscape at will - Expand/shrink to any size - Adjust background brightnessFeatures: - display time - Support show and hide seconds - 12/24 hours arbitrary switching - Switch between portrait and landscape at will - Expand/shrink to any size - Adjust background brightness Subscription Description: • After becoming a Clock Member, you can unlock all paid features and receive future free updates. • After confirming the purchase and payment, your iTunes account will be automatically renewed. The Apple iTunes account will charge within 24 hours before expiration, and upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended by one billing cycle. To cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the auto-renewal function at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. During the trial period, if the iTunes account does not cancel the subscription, it will automatically activate the subscription and charge at the end of the trial period. Unused trial time will automatically expire after purchasing the subscription. This service is at your discretion to cancel; if you choose not to cancel, the next billing cycle will be automatically renewed. Terms of Use: https://www.yuque.com/dev-robin/lgehdk/pf4ggu645p6a5wi8?singleDoc Privacy Policy: https://www.yuque.com/docs/share/90ccaeb2-61fe-4cb8-8d63-c162a2f8dd05

Screenshots

ClockFlow3 screens
TickClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ClockFlow at 4.8 against TickClock's 4.6. ClockFlow also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. ClockFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TickClock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ClockFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ClockFlow's written reviews are positive against 91% of TickClock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClockFlow ships an update every 3 weeks, TickClock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ClockFlow versus TickClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockFlowTickClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better4.6 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.9% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB305 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDukour LLC亭 邓

Customer experience

ClockFlow

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TickClock

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ClockFlow

One-time1
  • Premium$0.99
3 purchases

TickClock

Subscriptions2
  • Mounthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$12.99

Questions

Is ClockFlow free?
ClockFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TickClock free?
TickClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ClockFlow or TickClock?
ClockFlow is rated higher. ClockFlow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TickClock averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do ClockFlow or TickClock have ads?
Neither ClockFlow nor TickClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClockFlow or TickClock?
ClockFlow ships an update every 3 weeks, and TickClock fortnightly. Most recently, ClockFlow was updated on September 26, 2026 and TickClock on October 7, 2026.

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