Comparison

Neue 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

Neue Clock

This utility app displays the current time with a digital animation. It offers a choice between a black or white screen and supports 12/24-hour formats. The app is designed to keep your device awake while in use, so a charger is recommended.

Highlights
  • Digit animation for current time
  • 12/24-hour format support
  • Hour, minute, and second display
  • Black or white screen option
  • Prevents device sleep
Features
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FEATURES • Digit animation displaying the current time in 12/24-hour format. In hour, minute, and second. • Support all iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches • Black or white screen SETUP • Go to the Home Screen. Tap "Settings" -> "Neue Clock" to configure screen colour and hour format IMPORTANT NOTICE • This clock prevents your iPhone and iPad from sleeping. Use a dock charger when using this app.

About

TetraClock

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

Neue Clock4 screens
TetraClock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Neue Clock at none against TetraClock's shown. Neue Clock also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 14.0). TetraClock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 23 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neue Clock ships an update every 23 months, TetraClock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Neue Clock versus TetraClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeue ClockTetraClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuma FungLegal Prompt Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Neue Clock

No in-app purchases

None

TetraClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Neue Clock free?
Neue Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TetraClock free?
TetraClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Neue Clock or TetraClock have ads?
TetraClock shows ads; Neue Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Neue Clock or TetraClock?
Neue Clock ships an update every 23 months, and TetraClock every 2 days. Most recently, Neue Clock was updated on October 20, 2026 and TetraClock on October 5, 2026.

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