Comparison

Fluid Time vs The Artclock

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

Head to head
About

Fluid Time

Experience a unique digital clock with mesmerizing liquid animations that make numbers flow like water. Track current time or use the countdown feature for events and deadlines with a minimalist, futuristic design.

Highlights
  • Liquid flow number animations
  • Countdown mode for events
  • Minimalist and clean interface
  • Visually stunning time display
  • Futuristic and captivating effect
Features
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Welcome to Fluid Time – A Stunning Liquid Flow Digital Clock with Countdown Feature! Fluid Time is a unique digital clock app that combines traditional numeric displays with mesmerizing liquid flow animations, offering a visually stunning experience. Each number flows smoothly across the screen like liquid, creating a futuristic and captivating effect, as if time is flowing through your fingertips. Whether placed on your desk or used as your go-to clock tool, Fluid Time adds a touch of technology and art to your everyday routine. Key Features: Liquid Flow Display: Unique liquid animations transform static numbers into a dynamic visual experience, breaking away from traditional clock designs. Countdown Mode: In addition to displaying the current time, Fluid Time now features a countdown mode, letting you visually track time as it flows down to any event or deadline. Minimalist Design: A clean interface combined with visually smooth numeric effects for easy viewing and use. Versatile for Any Setting: Whether for work, study, everyday use, or counting down to a special moment, Fluid Time provides accurate time with an impressive visual experience. Download Fluid Time now and experience the beauty of flowing time – and count down to your next big moment!

About

The Artclock

This app reimagines your desk clock with a fluid, visual representation of time. It uses dynamic layering and smooth animations to display the passage of hours and minutes through color and motion, offering a calming and aesthetic alternative to traditional timekeeping.

Highlights
  • Fluid representation of time
  • Dynamic color and motion
  • Adjustable transparency and depth
  • Satisfying hour reset animation
  • Visual hourly progress indicator
  • Minimalist customization (numbers/words)
Features
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Time isn’t just numbers; it’s a living canvas. Reimagine your desk clock. No ticking, no clutter—just color, motion, and time. The Artclock is a high-concept, kinetic timepiece designed for the modern aesthetic. It moves away from the ticking clock and toward a fluid representation of "the now." Experience a clock that breathes. The Artclock transforms the passage of time into a mesmerizing visual journey of light and color. Inspired by the natural rhythms of the day, The Artclock uses dynamic layering and smooth animations to show you exactly where you stand in the current hour. Watch as the minutes "slice" through a foreground of color, gradually revealing the foundation beneath. As the day turns to night, The Artclock follows the sun, shifting its palette to match the world outside your window. Features You’ll Love: Tailored Transparency: Use the custom glassmorphic slider to adjust the depth and intensity of the clock's layers. Fluid Transitions: Watch the hour reset with a satisfying sweep animation that resets the canvas. Visual Hourly Progress: See the hour pass through a growing circular reveal. Always On: Perfect for use as a dedicated desk clock or nightstand display. Minimalist Customization: Switch between numbers and words, and adjust transparency to match your style.

Screenshots

Fluid Time2 screens
The Artclock2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Artclock at none against Fluid Time's 1. The Artclock also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Fluid Time's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Fluid Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Artclock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fluid Time against 5.0 for The Artclock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fluid Time ships an update daily, The Artclock every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Fluid Time versus The Artclock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluid TimeThe Artclock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer广州两仪软件有限公司Rien Heald

Customer experience

Fluid Time

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Artclock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fluid Time

One-time1
  • Fluid Time Premium$1.99
None

The Artclock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fluid Time free?
Fluid Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Artclock free?
The Artclock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fluid Time or The Artclock?
Fluid Time and The Artclock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Fluid Time or The Artclock have ads?
Neither Fluid Time nor The Artclock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fluid Time or The Artclock?
Fluid Time ships an update daily, and The Artclock every 4 months. Most recently, Fluid Time was updated on October 19, 2026 and The Artclock on October 10, 2026.

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