Comparison

RetroClock vs Air Clock

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

Head to head
About

RetroClock

Display customizable clock panels with various themes like digital, flip, and retro radio styles. Enjoy a selection of natural white noises with free combination playback.

Highlights
  • Digital clock themes
  • Flip clock styles
  • Retro radio clock
  • Natural white noises
  • Combination playback
Features
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The application provides clock panels with various theme styles such as digital clock, flip clock, and retro radio style. It also contains a variety of natural white noises and provides free combination playback functions.

About

Air Clock

Enhance your device with a visually stunning and ad-free clock experience. Customize themes, add dynamic photo displays, and utilize integrated widgets for time management. Includes a Pomodoro timer and auditory cues for productivity.

Highlights
  • Ad-free full-screen display
  • Customizable themes and colors
  • Dynamic photo clock integration
  • Multiple widget types (clock, calendar, countdown)
  • Focus Pomodoro timer
  • Auditory and voice chimes
Features
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◆ Pure and Ad-Free A full-screen, immersive experience with zero ads—every tick of the second hand glides smoothly across the screen. Whether you're stealing a glance while working or lazily checking the time before bed, what you see is pure and uninterrupted. ◆ Time Gallery A customizable dynamic photo clock that lets memories from the past accompany the passing of the present. ◆ Your Personal Time Aesthetics Studio Over 60 custom themes and counting. Freely mix and match styles and colors—turn time display into a piece of art on your home screen. ◆ 20+ Fun Widgets to Meet All Your Needs From cute cat paw widgets to sleek transparent designs, whether you need a clock, calendar, countdown, or pixel art, everything integrates seamlessly into your main screen—making time management simple and intuitive. ◆ Focus Pomodoro Timer A powerful Pomodoro and multi-purpose timer perfect for work, study, fitness, cooking, and more. Plan precisely and balance focus with rest for optimal productivity. ◆ Beautiful Interface and Intuitive Interactions Say goodbye to dull designs. Every detail—from fonts and colors to animations and transitions—has been carefully crafted to make checking the time a visual pleasure. ◆ A Symphony for the Senses Choose from ticking sounds, Big Ben chimes, wood block taps, and more. Feel the rhythm of time in a whole new way. ◆ Real Voice Hourly Chime Elegant, real-human voice chimes help you stay aware of time even when you're busy. Let each hour pass with a gentle reminder, turning time into a thoughtful companion. Become an Air Clock member to unlock all premium features—enjoy a completely ad-free experience, free lifetime updates, and the feeling of time flowing effortlessly by your side, like air itself. Every moment deserves to be treated gently. With borderless design, Air Clock blends naturally into your life. We believe managing time shouldn’t be a race—it should be a graceful experience. Let us help you find that perfect balance between efficiency and elegance. Privacy Policy: https://airx.work/privacy.html User Agreement: https://airx.work/terms.html

Screenshots

RetroClock4 screens
Air Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Air Clock at none against RetroClock's shown. Air Clock also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. RetroClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Air Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RetroClock against 5.0 for Air Clock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RetroClock ships an update every 3 weeks, Air Clock fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RetroClock versus Air Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroClockAir Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer伟 雷志远 冯

Customer experience

RetroClock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Air Clock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RetroClock

One-time1
  • VIP$0.99
3 purchases

Air Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly Membership$0.391 Month
  • Pro Annual Membership7 Days trial$2.001 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Membership$4.99

Questions

Is RetroClock free?
RetroClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Air Clock free?
Air Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RetroClock or Air Clock?
RetroClock and Air Clock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do RetroClock or Air Clock have ads?
RetroClock shows ads; Air Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, RetroClock or Air Clock?
RetroClock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Air Clock fortnightly. Most recently, RetroClock was updated on October 24, 2026 and Air Clock on October 24, 2026.

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