# Cuckoo VO vs The Analog Clock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cuckoo VO at none against The Analog Clock's 3. Cuckoo VO also leads on ads (none vs shown). The Analog Clock's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 5). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Analog Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cuckoo VO asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Analog Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Analog Clock has 2.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Cuckoo VO's written reviews are positive against 54% of The Analog Clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cuckoo VO ships an update every 17 months, The Analog Clock every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cuckoo VO | The Analog Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuckoo-vo/id623673664/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-analog-clock/id1611896379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 53.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toshihiko Tambo](https://appshunter.io/developer/406777331) | [Vida Apps Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580682451) |

## What reviewers say

### Cuckoo VO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuckoo-vo/id623673664)

This app functions as a cuckoo clock, announcing the time with cuckoo sounds every hour and half-hour. It offers voice-over support for accessibility and allows direct in-app settings adjustments. Notifications are managed through the iOS notification system.

**Highlights:** Hourly and half-hourly time announcements, Cuckoo sound notifications, Voice-over accessibility, Direct in-app settings, iOS notification integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Analog Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-analog-clock/id1611896379)

This app displays a customizable analog clock on your entire screen. Personalize background and theme colors, and choose between numbers or Roman numerals for the dial. A premium plan unlocks all designs and advanced customization options.

**Highlights:** Full-screen analog clock display, Ad-free clock viewing, Landscape orientation support, Customizable background and theme colors, Choice of number or Roman numeral dial, Access to all designs with Premium Plan

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🕰️ Helpful for timing activities
- 💡 Customizable background color
- 🕰️ Good visual representation of time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙅‍♀️ Lack of alarm/timer features
- 🤖 Excessive ads and tracking
- 🔍 Difficulty changing clock appearance
- 🕰️ Inaccurate time display

**Reported bugs**

- Clock time not displaying correctly
- Ads interfering with other app functions

**Requested features**

- Add alarm and timer functions
- Reduce ads and tracking
- Allow more customization options
- Improve time accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cuckoo VO free?

Cuckoo VO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Analog Clock free?

The Analog Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cuckoo VO or The Analog Clock?

The Analog Clock is rated higher. Cuckoo VO averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while The Analog Clock averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Cuckoo VO or The Analog Clock have ads?

The Analog Clock shows ads; Cuckoo VO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cuckoo VO or The Analog Clock?

Cuckoo VO ships an update every 17 months, and The Analog Clock every 8 months. Most recently, Cuckoo VO was updated on October 9, 2026 and The Analog Clock on October 25, 2026.

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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.*