Hacker Clock vs Hephaestus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Hephaestus
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Hacker Clock | Hephaestus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (41 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leszek Szary | Giovanni Logarzo |
In-app purchases
Hacker Clock
No in-app purchases
Hephaestus
No in-app purchases









