Comparison

Better Clock vs Tick2

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

Head to head
About

Better Clock

This app enhances the default clock functionality by allowing users to search for and add any city worldwide, assign custom labels to locations, and convert times across different zones. It offers a user-friendly interface for managing global time differences.

Highlights
  • Search any city worldwide
  • Assign custom labels to locations
  • Manual time conversion across zones
  • Free to use
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Better Clock is just like the Clock app, just better. We decided to build this app when one of our friends went on a trip to Bali, and we couldn't add "Bali" as a location on the default clock app. Unfortunately we're not experts on Indonesian geography (and Bali is not in the same timezone as Jakarta sadly) so we built our own Clock App! Why build another clock app? We already covered this, but the main reason is we wanted to be able to add any city, instead of picking from a surprisingly limited list. What's different about this one? We figured we might as well build some extra features, so here is what we came up with: • City search: This is the main feature here, you can search for any city, and we'll likely find it along with the correct timezone. Courtesy of your friends at Pin Traveler. • Labels: We have a lot of friends all over the globe, and it's just more pleasant looking at the time for "Mom" rather than the time for "Istanbul" • Time Search: Sometimes mental math is just hard. So we built a feature where you can manually enter a time for a location, and we show you what that corresponds to everywhere else! • It's free! Yes developers need to be compensated for their work, but I think we can all agree that you shouldn't be paying a subscription to see the time on your thousand dollar phone. Why should I download this? If you're here you obviously know the default clock app is just not good enough for 2024. Our app isn't the flashiest, or the most feature rich, but we built it to be useful. Why not give it a try? It'll take 30 seconds of your time

About

Tick2

Features
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Protect your accounts with Tick2 – a fast, secure, and beautifully designed two-factor authenticator. Tick2 generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for all your accounts, adding a critical layer of security beyond just your password. Whether it's your email, social media, banking, or work accounts – Tick2 keeps them protected. Why Tick2? • Instant Setup – Scan a QR code or enter details manually. Import directly from Google Authenticator in seconds. • Secure by Design – Your secrets are stored in an encrypted database on your device. No account required. No data collection. Your codes never leave your device. • iCloud Sync – Seamlessly sync your accounts across all your Apple devices. Your data is encrypted with your personal password before it ever touches iCloud – not even Apple can read it. • Face ID & Touch ID – Add biometric protection so only you can view your codes. • Clean, Intuitive Interface – See your codes at a glance with a countdown timer. Tap to copy. Swipe to delete. It just works. • Dark Mode – Easy on the eyes, day or night. • Export & Backup – Export your accounts anytime. You're always in control of your data. Privacy First Tick2 is built with privacy at its core. There are no analytics, no tracking, and no accounts to create. Your authenticator secrets stay on your device, encrypted and secure. Take control of your digital security. Download Tick2 today.

Screenshots

Better Clock4 screens
Tick24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tick2 at none against Better Clock's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Better Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Tick2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Better Clock versus Tick2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBetter ClockTick2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.617.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPin Traveler LLCCertificate Services LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Better Clock

One-time3
  • Small Show of Support$0.99
  • Medium Show of Support$2.99
  • Big Show of Support$7.99
None

Tick2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Better Clock free?
Better Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tick2 free?
Tick2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Better Clock or Tick2 have ads?
Neither Better Clock nor Tick2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Better Clock or Tick2?
Better Clock ships an update monthly, and Tick2 monthly. Most recently, Better Clock was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tick2 on September 18, 2026.

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