Comparison

Hacker Clock vs Hephaestus

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

Head to head
About

Hacker Clock

Transform your device into a unique clock displaying animated hexadecimal code. Watch green hexadecimal values flow across the screen, simulating complex data processing. Ideal for computer enthusiasts, hackers, and fans of futuristic aesthetics.

Highlights
  • Animated hexadecimal code display
  • Three color variants (green, red, blue)
  • Horizontal and vertical display modes
  • 12- and 24-hour format options
  • Unique clock for geeks and fans
Features
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Hacker Clock turns your iPhone into a truly unique clock displayed as animated hexadecimal code. The green hexadecimal values constantly move across the screen, making it look as if your phone is processing complex data. This application is perfect for computer geeks, hackers, and matrix fans. If you are using a binary clock, you can throw it away. Once you try this hexadecimal clock, you will never want to use any other. Summary: * A truly unique clock * Animated hexadecimal code * Three color variants: green, red, blue * Horizontal and vertical modes * 12- and 24-hour formats

About

Hephaestus

Features
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Hephaestus is an online job portal made for employers to find the right employee for their needs. For the employer, Hephaestus provides immediate access to thousands of employees with specific skills, without the need to place job ads. For the employee, Hephaestus offers a constant source of part-time to full-time job opportunities, without the trouble and expenses of advertising and self-promotion. You just need to fill your profile and wait for the employers to reach out to you. Hephaestus fights to provide a safe and simple place for employers to find employees around the world. Join our increasing family to maximize your earnings.

Screenshots

Hacker Clock2 screens
Hephaestus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hephaestus at every 2 months against Hacker Clock's every 15 months. Hacker Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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

Hacker Clock ships an update every 15 months, Hephaestus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hacker Clock versus Hephaestus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHacker ClockHephaestus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeszek SzaryGiovanni Logarzo

In-app purchases

None

Hacker Clock

No in-app purchases

None

Hephaestus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hacker Clock free?
Hacker Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hephaestus free?
Hephaestus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hacker Clock or Hephaestus have ads?
Neither Hacker Clock nor Hephaestus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hacker Clock or Hephaestus?
Hacker Clock ships an update every 15 months, and Hephaestus every 2 months. Most recently, Hacker Clock was updated on September 26, 2026 and Hephaestus on September 8, 2026.

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