# Real vs Tick

The clearest difference is price: Tick at Free against Real's $2.99. Real's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

Tick is free to download; Real costs $2.99 up front. Tick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Real asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real | Tick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Panupong Sakulsaeng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848610895) | [相超 邱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874614467) |

## What reviewers say

### Real

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-atomic-clock/id6754537526)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-precise-countdown/id6786199608)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tick Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real free?

Real costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tick free?

Tick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Real or Tick have ads?

Neither Real nor Tick shows ads.

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