Comparison

The Artclock vs Xtimer Clock

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

Xtimer Clock

This alarm app features a dancing 3D rooster and loud, unique sounds to ensure you wake up. It offers system alarms that bypass silent mode and allows custom sound imports. Includes timer and stopwatch functions.

Highlights
  • Animated 3D rooster wake-up animation
  • 55 loud built-in alarm sounds
  • True system alarms bypass silent mode
  • Synced vibration with alarm sounds
  • Import custom audio files
  • Timer and stopwatch functionality
Features
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App Description Xtimer — The Alarm That Actually Wakes You Up Meet the loudest, most fun alarm clock on the App Store. Xtimer stars a 3D rooster who dances on your screen while blasting real animal calls, truck horns, and sirens — sounds you physically cannot sleep through. Alarms ring through your lock screen and silent mode just like the built-in Clock app, with vibration synced to every blast. Features Animated 3D rooster — dances and crows on the wake screen when your alarm rings 55 loud built-in sounds — rooster crow, lion roar, angry goose, bear roar, train horns, fire truck sirens, a drill sergeant, a pirate captain, a maniacal "WAKE UP!" laugh, plus four brand-new categories: calming Nature sounds (thunderstorm, ocean waves, forest birds, jungle waterfall), Peaceful chimes, piano and harp, uplifting Faith bells, gospel choir and spoken blessings, and Motivation bangers from a hype squad to a stadium cheer True system alarms — ring at full volume even when locked, silenced, or in Focus mode (iOS 26+) Synced vibration — punchy haptic pattern locked in rhythm with the alarm sound Full alarm suite — labels, repeat days, snooze, per-alarm sounds Timer & stopwatch — countdown with progress ring, presets, and laps Your own sounds — import any audio from the Files app Preview with volume boost — hear any sound before you commit

Screenshots

The Artclock2 screens
Xtimer Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Artclock at Free against Xtimer Clock's $9.99. The Artclock also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Xtimer Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

The Artclock is free to download; Xtimer Clock costs $9.99 up front. 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 Xtimer Clock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Artclock ships an update every 4 months, Xtimer Clock every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
The Artclock versus Xtimer Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe ArtclockXtimer Clock
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRien HealdVALERY PITON

Customer experience

The Artclock

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

Xtimer Clock

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

In-app purchases

None

The Artclock

No in-app purchases

None

Xtimer Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Artclock free?
The Artclock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xtimer Clock free?
Xtimer Clock costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Artclock or Xtimer Clock?
The Artclock and Xtimer Clock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do The Artclock or Xtimer Clock have ads?
Neither The Artclock nor Xtimer Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Artclock or Xtimer Clock?
The Artclock ships an update every 4 months, and Xtimer Clock every 3 days. Most recently, The Artclock was updated on October 31, 2026 and Xtimer Clock on October 31, 2026.

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