Comparison

TetraClock vs Showcase Clock

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

Head to head
About

TetraClock

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

Showcase Clock

Personalize your device with a custom clock featuring video backgrounds. Choose between digital or analog styles, display rotating messages, and enjoy silent video playback. Create playlists and multitask on iPad with multiple clock windows.

Highlights
  • Digital and analog clock styles
  • Rotating message display
  • Silent video playback
  • Multiple video playlists
  • Multitasking on iPad
  • Adjustable video playback speed
  • Customizable digital clock fonts
Features
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Features: - Choose between elegant digital or classic analog clock styles - Display rotating messages on your analog clock - Enjoy silent video playback—no audio interruptions - Create and manage multiple video playlists - Multitask on iPad with multiple windows, each playing its own playlist - Adjust video playback speed to match your mood - Shuffle videos for a fresh experience every time - Customize digital clock fonts and sizes

Screenshots

TetraClock3 screens
Showcase Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Showcase Clock at none against TetraClock's shown. TetraClock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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, Showcase Clock weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TetraClock versus Showcase Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTetraClockShowcase Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLegal Prompt Inc.Daniel Fu Keung Kwan

In-app purchases

None

TetraClock

No in-app purchases

None

Showcase Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TetraClock free?
TetraClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Showcase Clock free?
Showcase Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TetraClock or Showcase Clock have ads?
TetraClock shows ads; Showcase Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, TetraClock or Showcase Clock?
TetraClock ships an update every 2 days, and Showcase Clock weekly. Most recently, TetraClock was updated on September 17, 2026 and Showcase Clock on September 24, 2026.

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