Comparison

JiaClock vs Retrotick

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

Head to head
About

JiaClock

Features
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JiaClock is an aesthetic clock app designed to be beautiful, practical, and distraction-free. Make time more than just numbers in the corner of the screen. Turn it into part of your desk, bedside, and moments of focus. 【Perfect For】 Focus Sessions · Bedside Display · Home Office · Home Screen Decoration 【Main Features】 • Digital Clock — Large immersive display, perfect for focused work and bedside use • Flip Clock — Classic flip-card design blending vintage and modern aesthetics • Transparent Clock — Overlay the clock on a live camera view with a glassmorphism interface. All camera content is previewed locally only and is never recorded or uploaded • Hourglass Clock — Watch flowing sand record the passage of your day • World Clock — Somewhere in the world, another sunrise or sunset is happening right now • Couple Clock — Share the same moment with someone special, view each other's local time, and keep memories of your shared moments 【Widgets】 • Small, Medium, and Large widget sizes • Sync with in-app settings • One-tap home screen customization • Minute-based updates for lower distraction and better battery life 【Personalization】 • Multiple beautiful themes • Flexible combinations of 12/24-hour format, seconds, date, and weekday display • Custom slogans to create your own sense of time and ritual 【Languages】 English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean 【Pro Features】 • Use your own photos as Digital Clock backgrounds • Use your own photos as Flip Clock backgrounds • Automatically unlock future premium clock styles JiaClock. Quiet focus, right now. 使用条款(Terms of Use): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 隐私政策(Privacy Policy): http://www.jdarray.com/privacy/privacy.html

About

Retrotick

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a visually appealing split-flap clock, mimicking the mechanical flip of classic station displays. Enjoy authentic animations, customizable themes, and widgets for your Home and Lock Screens, all designed with a modern aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Authentic split-flap animation
  • Liquid Glass design
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support
  • 12/24 hour format with optional seconds
  • Multiple digit fonts
  • Gallery of premium themes
Features
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Retrotick turns your iPhone and iPad into a beautiful split-flap clock, the satisfying mechanical flip of a classic station and bedside display, rebuilt for iOS with Apple's Liquid Glass design. Set it on your nightstand, your desk, or your Home and Lock Screens and watch the digits flip on every tick. FEATURES • Authentic split-flap animation that flips on every second • Liquid Glass design with clear, black, and white backdrops • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets in multiple sizes • Live Activities and Dynamic Island to keep the time glanceable while you use other apps • 12- or 24-hour time, with optional seconds • Multiple digit fonts to match your style • A gallery of themes, from minimal to bold, with a free set to start • A countdown timer with a split-flap duration picker that rings through silent and Focus • Optional flip sound and haptics for the mechanical tick THEMES Unlock premium themes your way. Buy any theme once and keep it forever, or subscribe to Retrotick Plus to unlock every theme while your subscription is active. Preview any theme before you decide, and your purchases stay with your Apple ID. DESIGNED FOR iOS Built in SwiftUI for iOS 26, Retrotick looks right on every device size and adapts to portrait and landscape automatically. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Just a gorgeous clock. Retrotick Plus is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://makekamac.github.io/retrotick/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://makekamac.github.io/retrotick/privacy/

Screenshots

JiaClock4 screens
Retrotick3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JiaClock at every 4 days against Retrotick's every 3 weeks. JiaClock also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. JiaClock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Retrotick sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JiaClock ships an update every 4 days, Retrotick every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
JiaClock versus Retrotick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJiaClockRetrotick
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Boshujia Technology Co., LtdEkam Singh

In-app purchases

3 purchases

JiaClock

Subscriptions2
  • Xiaojia Clock Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Xiaojia Clock Pro Yearly$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Xiaojia Clock Pro Lifetime$1.99
10 purchases

Retrotick

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time8
  • Midnight$1.99
  • Retro Flip$1.99
  • Forest Pine$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Aurora$1.99
  • Liquid Glass$1.99
  • Retro LCD$1.99
  • Synthwave$2.99
  • Gold Luxe$2.99

Questions

Is JiaClock free?
JiaClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retrotick free?
Retrotick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JiaClock or Retrotick have ads?
Neither JiaClock nor Retrotick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JiaClock or Retrotick?
JiaClock ships an update every 4 days, and Retrotick every 3 weeks. Most recently, JiaClock was updated on November 10, 2026 and Retrotick on October 31, 2026.

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