On the hour vs AODClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
On the hour
This utility app provides a single, focused function: a chime that sounds precisely on the hour. It's designed for users who need a simple, reliable auditory reminder of passing time.
- Hourly chime notification
- Simple, single-function design
- Reliable timekeeping alert
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Just one feature: Chime on the hour
AODClock
This utility app offers a minimalist Always-On Display clock with customizable fonts, weather information, and a built-in Pomodoro timer. It features low power consumption and adjustable brightness, designed for unobtrusive nighttime use. Personalize your display with custom text and backgrounds.
- Always-On Display clock
- Customizable fonts and backgrounds
- Real-time weather and location
- Built-in Pomodoro timer
- Customizable text
- Low power consumption mode
- Adjustable screen brightness
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AODClock 是一款极简息屏时钟，专为 Always-On Display 场景设计。纯黑背景，大字号时间，一眼即知。 【核心功能】 · 时钟显示 — 支持 24小时制 / 12小时制，可显示完整日期 · 多种字体 — 内置 Bebas Neue、JetBrains Mono、Orbitron、VT323 四种风格 · 天气与位置 — 实时天气图标、温度、城市名，支持 10 个城市手动选择或自动定位 · 番茄钟 — 内置专注计时器，支持自定义专注/休息时长，单击暂停/继续 · 自定义文案 — 最多 50 字的个性签名或座右铭 · 背景图 — 内置精选壁纸，或从相册选取自定义图片 · 低功耗模式 — 关闭网络请求，刷新率降至 60 秒/次，约 2-3%/小时耗电 · 亮度控制 — 直接在 App 内调节屏幕亮度，20%–100% 【设计理念】 去掉一切多余元素，只留下时间本身。深色背景适合夜间使用，不刺眼，不打扰。 【隐私】 AODClock 不收集任何个人数据，不需要账号，无广告。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: On the hour at Free against AODClock's $0.99. On the hour also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). AODClock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On 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
On the hour is free to download; AODClock costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the hour ships an update weekly, AODClock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | On the hour | AODClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 田丰 何 | 桂林 李 |
In-app purchases
On the hour
No in-app purchases
AODClock
No in-app purchases
