Clockffiti vs Switching Hourglass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clockffiti
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Make time feel personal. Clockffiti turns your handwriting into custom clock widgets, focus timers, countdowns and full-screen desk clocks. Draw the digits 0-9 once, choose a style you like, then let your own numbers follow you across iPhone, iPad and Mac. Create a clock that feels like yours Use hand-drawn numbers, analog clock faces, digital time layouts, soft doodle themes, scrapbook styles, cyber looks, retro pixels and more. Your clock can be playful, calm, minimal or bright. Custom widgets for everyday time Put your handwritten clock on the Home Screen, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Check the time, your next focus session or a countdown without opening the app. Focus timers and countdowns Use 15, 25 or 45 minute focus sessions, Pomodoro-style timers, reminders, tasks and countdowns with the same digits you drew yourself. Full-screen desk clock Turn your iPhone, iPad or Mac into a personal desk clock for studying, working, relaxing, bedside time or a cozy workspace. Made for iPad and Mac Enjoy a larger canvas for drawing digits, browsing themes, previewing widgets and keeping a beautiful full-screen clock nearby while you work. Why Clockffiti is different Most clock apps give you another default style. Clockffiti lets you make the numbers yourself, then reuse them everywhere time appears. One-time Pro unlock. No subscription. No ads.
Switching Hourglass
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Switching Hourglass is a visual timer designed to help children and caregivers move from one activity to the next. Set a clear cue such as "5 more minutes" or "Bath time when the sand runs out." Showing both the ending and the next activity on screen helps everyone share the same expectation without relying only on repeated reminders. Main features: - Hourglass timer - Saved next actions - Sand color options - Finish sounds - Device notifications - Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Korean - Restore previous purchase The free version includes the basic timer. The Full Version unlocks additional colors and finish sounds and increases the number of saved next actions. Settings and saved actions are stored on this device. LIFLO does not collect your timer settings or saved action text. Data may be lost if the app is deleted, the device fails, or the operating system or storage is reset. This app is not intended for diagnosis, treatment, or professional parenting guidance. Use it as a simple aid for everyday transitions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Switching Hourglass at 15.0 against Clockffiti's 18.0. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Clockffiti sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Switching Hourglass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Clockffiti ships an update every 6 days, Switching Hourglass weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Clockffiti | Switching Hourglass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 亮亮 尹 | Chisato Yoshida |
In-app purchases
Clockffiti
- Clockffiti Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Clockffiti Pro Yearly3 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Clockffiti Pro Lifetime$9.99
Switching Hourglass
- Switching Hourglass Full$1.99
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