Comparison

TetraClock vs Studio Clock

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

Head to head
About

TetraClock

This clock app uses falling tetromino blocks to display the time. Customize colors, animations, and display formats. Note that the displayed time may have slight discrepancies due to animation effects.

Highlights
  • Tetromino block time display
  • Customizable colors and animations
  • 12/24-hour format
  • Seconds display toggle
  • Adjustable falling speed
  • Background color options
Features
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'TetraClock' is a clock app that represents the time by stacking seven types of single-sided tetromino-shaped blocks as they fall. The differences from the paid version are as follows: ・Contains ads ・No Watch App [How to Use] Tap the screen: Open the settings screen. Long press the screen: Stack the blocks again. [Main Features] - Switch between 12/24-hour display - Toggle seconds display ON/OFF - Monotone display - Fill in ON/OFF - Change outline color - Change transition animations - Change falling speed - Change background color [Notices] Due to the animation effect used for changing numbers, there may be a discrepancy between the displayed time and the actual time. Please do not use the displayed time as a basis for important decisions.

About

Studio Clock

Features
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Simple Studio Clock – A minimalist studio clock for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Does exactly what it needs to – no more, no less. More features coming soon!

Screenshots

TetraClock3 screens
Studio Clock2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Studio Clock at none against TetraClock's shown. TetraClock's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TetraClock ships an update every 2 days, Studio Clock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TetraClock versus Studio Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTetraClockStudio Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLegal Prompt Inc.Noah Patrick Redeker

In-app purchases

None

TetraClock

No in-app purchases

None

Studio Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TetraClock free?
TetraClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Studio Clock free?
Studio Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TetraClock or Studio Clock have ads?
TetraClock shows ads; Studio Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, TetraClock or Studio Clock?
TetraClock ships an update every 2 days, and Studio Clock every 3 days. Most recently, TetraClock was updated on October 22, 2026 and Studio Clock on October 19, 2026.

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