Hacker Clock vs Matrix Clocca
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
Matrix Clocca
This app offers real-time, accurate widgets for timers and hourglasses. It features customizable themes, colors, backgrounds, and sounds, with support for two-finger zooming and dragging of the matrix display. Enjoy a sophisticated countdown experience with realistic hourglass animations.
- Real-time accurate widgets
- Customizable themes and colors
- Realistic countdown hourglass
- Two-finger zooming and dragging
- Independent size and position control
- Custom background and sound
- iCloud sync for themes
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- Real-time, and accurate to the second widgets - Built-in 1 DIY theme, currently includes Planets, Lace and Dials series - Countdown: Reminder when time is up - Countdown hourglass: sophisticated, smooth and realistic - Customizable theme, switch at any time - Support two-finger zooming Matrix - Support dragging Matrix - Independent control of Matrix size and position for landscape and portrait screens - Customize Matrix color - Custom background - Custom sound - Support 12, 24 hour system - Multiple application icons - Support iCloud sync theme - Dark Mode - Support family sharing One-time purchase price: $1.99. Terms of Use: https://codelishaohui.github.io/matrixclocca-privacy/ Privacy Agreement: https://codelishaohui.github.io/matrixclocca-privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hacker Clock at 4.5 against Matrix Clocca's 2.3. Hacker Clock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (42 vs 3). Matrix Clocca's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 15 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Matrix Clocca sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hacker Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hacker Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hacker Clock has 42 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Hacker Clock's written reviews are positive against 50% of Matrix Clocca's.
Hacker Clock ships an update every 15 months, Matrix Clocca weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hacker Clock | Matrix Clocca |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (42 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leszek Szary | 少锋 黎 |
Customer experience
Hacker Clock
Matrix Clocca
In-app purchases
Hacker Clock
No in-app purchases
Matrix Clocca
- Lifetime (Family Sharing)$1.99
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