# Clockwise! vs Magic Smash

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Smash at none against Clockwise!'s 1. Magic Smash also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Clockwise!'s advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clockwise! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magic Smash asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Clockwise! against 5.0 for Magic Smash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clockwise! has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Clockwise! ships an update every 5 weeks, Magic Smash every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clockwise! | Magic Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockwise/id6444231349/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-smash/id6746304223/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 20 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roy Sianez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701276249) | [颖思 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762744291) |

## What reviewers say

### Clockwise!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockwise/id6444231349)

A challenging and addictive puzzle game where players connect dots clockwise without crossing lines. It features auto-generated levels, unlockable themes, and a competitive challenge mode.

**Highlights:** Unlimited auto-generated levels, Challenge Mode with random starting dots, Unlockable colorful themes, Levels from 6 to 24 dots, Friend comparison and competition

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.39 | one-time |


### Magic Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-smash/id6746304223)

A relaxing match game designed for stress relief. Enjoy simple, engaging gameplay with intuitive graphics and a rewarding system to keep you motivated. Play anytime, anywhere, and add a touch of fun to your daily routine.

**Highlights:** Relaxing gameplay, Intuitive graphics, Simple controls, Rich reward system, Play anytime, anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clockwise! free?

Clockwise! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magic Smash free?

Magic Smash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Clockwise! or Magic Smash?

Clockwise! and Magic Smash are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Clockwise! or Magic Smash have ads?

Both Clockwise! and Magic Smash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clockwise! or Magic Smash?

Clockwise! ships an update every 5 weeks, and Magic Smash every 2 months. Most recently, Clockwise! was updated on July 2, 2026 and Magic Smash on September 21, 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.*