Comparison

MinoClock vs TimeInWords

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

Head to head
About

MinoClock

Features
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MinoClock — Experience Time in Words Make time part of your space. MinoClock displays the current time as words in multiple languages, or as a familiar digital clock. Choose a style, theme, and background that fit your day. Digital and selected English word clocks, themes, and backgrounds are included. MinoClock Pro is a one-time in-app purchase that unlocks additional clock styles, themes, backgrounds, and announcement options. TIME, YOUR WAY • Read the time in words in languages including English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malay, and Urdu. • Switch between word clocks and digital displays, including a dot digital clock with Pro. • Choose 12-hour or 24-hour time, show the date and weekday, and adjust the clock's size and layout. • Keep the display awake while you use the clock. BACKGROUNDS AND THEMES • Explore more than 30 backgrounds, including animated weather, space scenes, patterns, and colorful designs. • Watch the Earth, Moon, Sun, and planets rotate, or choose rain, lightning, snowfall, drifting clouds, and raindrops on a window. • Try animated Diamond Lattice, digital rain, and other visual effects. • Choose from more than 30 clock themes, adjust colors, and use background blur to help the time stand out. HEAR AND SHARE THE TIME • Hear voice announcements on the hour or at selected five-minute marks while the app is running. Adjust the announcement volume and use available system voices. • Tap MinoCat to hear the current time. • Schedule local time notifications for the points you choose each hour, even when the app is closed. Notification permission is required. • Add tick or heartbeat-inspired sounds to your clock. • Share your clock screen as a JPEG along with the time and an app link. MADE FOR YOUR DEVICE • On Mac, check the time from a compact menu bar clock while you work. • On supported touch devices, swipe to change clock styles or backgrounds, pinch to resize the clock, and long-press to switch layouts. Gesture availability varies by device. Whether you're working, studying, or relaxing, make your screen a clock that feels like yours. We welcome feedback and feature suggestions. MINOWORKS https://minoworks.net

About

TimeInWords

Features
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It simply displays the time in words, and a tap takes you to the settings: - 12 different fonts - Customizable color - Switch between German and English display - The display can remain active - Adjust brightness by swiping up/down

Screenshots

MinoClock4 screens
TimeInWords2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeInWords at none against MinoClock's 1. TimeInWords also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. MinoClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TimeInWords asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
MinoClock versus TimeInWords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinoClockTimeInWords
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMINOWORKSStefan Arnhold

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MinoClock

One-time1
  • MinoClock Pro$3.99
None

TimeInWords

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MinoClock free?
MinoClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeInWords free?
TimeInWords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MinoClock or TimeInWords have ads?
Neither MinoClock nor TimeInWords shows ads.

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