# Neo vs Clockworks

The clearest difference is price: Clockworks at Free against Neo's $2.99. Clockworks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Clockworks is free to download; Neo costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Clockworks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neo | Clockworks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-riemannian/id6777607274/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockworks-easy-polyrhythms/id6780532729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Adler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896354791) | [Dylan Cantor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891295855) |

## What reviewers say

### Neo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-riemannian/id6777607274)

Explore chromatic harmony and chord connections using Neo-Riemannian theory. This app visualizes chord relationships through smooth voice leading and offers a built-in theory reference.

**Highlights:** Explore 24 major/minor triads, Apply six Neo-Riemannian operations, Hear continuous voice leading, Five sound presets, Built-in theory reference

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Clockworks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockworks-easy-polyrhythms/id6780532729)

Create complex polyrhythms visually by layering geometric shapes on a clockface. Explore diverse instruments, scales, and effects to generate intricate musical patterns without needing music theory knowledge. Export your creations as MIDI, audio, or sheet music.

**Highlights:** Visual polyrhythm creation, Layered shape system, 10 sampled instruments, Built-in drum kits, Dozens of scales, Scene-based arrangement, Export to MIDI, WAV, PDF

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neo free?

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

### Is Clockworks free?

Clockworks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Neo or Clockworks?

Clockworks is rated higher. Neo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Clockworks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Neo or Clockworks have ads?

Neither Neo nor Clockworks shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*