Comparison

CheckTimeYo vs DotDecoClock

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

Head to head
About

CheckTimeYo

Features
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'CheckTimeYo' is a retro-looking clock app that displays the time, the time from cities around the world (489 of them) of your choice, a feed of your choice, a calendar, and today's moon phase. With 390 themes to choose from, you can even select a font to your liking. Download now! It's free, with no ads, no in-app purchases, and no catch! Using this app is easy. For many settings, there's no need to open the Settings screen. Just tap on the area of the screen where you want to make changes. For example, if you want to change the date format to your liking, simply tap on the date displayed on the screen.

About

DotDecoClock

Features
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DotDecoClock is a unique app that blends pixel-style design into both a clock and an interior decor piece. While decorating your room with pixel art, you can easily customize the display with simple controls, creating a design that is uniquely yours. Main Features: ・Pixel Art Design: Displays time in a retro pixel art style, functioning both as a clock and as a design element. DotDecoClock is a new type of app that combines a stylish interior design with the functionality of a digital clock. It adds a personal touch to your living space while bringing the joy of viewing time in a unique way. Image provided by : Unsplash(Arnel Hasanovic https://unsplash.com/arnelhasanovic, Alexandra Gorn https://unsplash.com/alexagorn, Roman Bozhko https://unsplash.com/romanbozhkoοΌ‰, rawpixel.com / Freepik

Screenshots

CheckTimeYo4 screens
DotDecoClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CheckTimeYo at none against DotDecoClock's shown. DotDecoClock's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheckTimeYo ships an update every 6 weeks, DotDecoClock monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
CheckTimeYo versus DotDecoClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckTimeYoDotDecoClock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.414.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasayoshi UedaHaruya Ishiguro

In-app purchases

None

CheckTimeYo

No in-app purchases

None

DotDecoClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CheckTimeYo free?
CheckTimeYo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DotDecoClock free?
DotDecoClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CheckTimeYo or DotDecoClock have ads?
DotDecoClock shows ads; CheckTimeYo does not.
Which is updated more often, CheckTimeYo or DotDecoClock?
CheckTimeYo ships an update every 6 weeks, and DotDecoClock monthly. Most recently, CheckTimeYo was updated on September 18, 2026 and DotDecoClock on September 19, 2026.

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