Comparison

The Artclock vs FontFlow

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

Head to head
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.

About

FontFlow

Manage fonts on your iPad and Mac with this native application. Import font files, preview them with live text, and install them system-wide for use in various creative and productivity apps. Enjoy a private experience with no accounts or tracking.

Highlights
  • Import font files from Files app
  • Wireless font transfer from Mac to iPad
  • Live font preview with sample text
  • System-wide font installation
  • Works with Pages, Keynote, Procreate, Word
  • No accounts or tracking
Features
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FontFlow is a clean, native font manager for iPad and Mac. Import font files from the Files app, or send them wirelessly from your Mac to your iPad with a 6-digit pairing PIN over your local Wi-Fi. Preview every family with live sample text at any size, and install your favorites system-wide so they work in Pages, Keynote, Procreate, Word, and any app that supports custom fonts. No accounts, no tracking, no servers — every font stays on your own devices.

Screenshots

The Artclock2 screens
FontFlow3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Artclock at 13.0 against FontFlow's 17.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Artclock versus FontFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe ArtclockFontFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRien HealdLior Azulay

Customer experience

The Artclock

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

FontFlow

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Artclock

No in-app purchases

None

FontFlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Artclock free?
The Artclock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FontFlow free?
FontFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Artclock or FontFlow?
The Artclock and FontFlow are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do The Artclock or FontFlow have ads?
Neither The Artclock nor FontFlow shows ads.

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