Comparison

Hacker Clock vs Squelch

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

Squelch

Features
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Squelch silently banishes spam texts. Choose the words that scream "spam" and any text from an unknown number that contains them is quietly routed to your Junk folder. No pop-ups, no notifications, no noise. Your contacts are never touched. iOS only ever shows Squelch messages from unknown senders, so the people you know always come through. FEATURES - Target keywords: squelch texts that contain the words you choose - Allow-list: let specific unknown numbers through anytime - Silent by design: no notifications, ever - Junk folder review: squelched texts are never lost — they wait quietly in Messages’ Junk folder, and the Activity tab shows you exactly where to look - Private: everything happens on your iPhone; nothing is collected or sent anywhere SQUELCH PRO Start with a 7-day free trial, then choose the plan that fits: - Squelch Pro Monthly — $2.99 per month - Squelch Pro Yearly — $19.99 per year - Squelch Pro Lifetime — $49.99 one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. The Lifetime option is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://drewdavis08.github.io/squelch-privacy/ Squelch uses Apple's built-in Unknown & Spam message filtering. After installing, turn it on in Settings > Messages > Unknown & Spam > Squelch.

Screenshots

Hacker Clock2 screens
Squelch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hacker Clock at none against Squelch's 3. Hacker Clock also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Squelch's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 15 months). On price and ads 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. Squelch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Hacker Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hacker Clock ships an update every 15 months, Squelch fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hacker Clock versus Squelch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHacker ClockSquelch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeszek SzaryDrew Davis

In-app purchases

None

Hacker Clock

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Squelch

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Hacker Clock free?
Hacker Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Squelch free?
Squelch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hacker Clock or Squelch have ads?
Neither Hacker Clock nor Squelch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hacker Clock or Squelch?
Hacker Clock ships an update every 15 months, and Squelch fortnightly. Most recently, Hacker Clock was updated on October 14, 2026 and Squelch on October 10, 2026.

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