Comparison

Clockffiti vs Switching Hourglass

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

Head to head
About

Clockffiti

Features
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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.

About

Switching Hourglass

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Clockffiti4 screens
Switching Hourglass4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clockffiti ships an update every 6 days, Switching Hourglass weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Clockffiti versus Switching Hourglass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockffitiSwitching Hourglass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer亮亮 尹Chisato Yoshida

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Clockffiti

Subscriptions2
  • Clockffiti Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Clockffiti Pro Yearly3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Clockffiti Pro Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

Switching Hourglass

One-time1
  • Switching Hourglass Full$1.99

Questions

Is Clockffiti free?
Clockffiti is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Switching Hourglass free?
Switching Hourglass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Clockffiti or Switching Hourglass have ads?
Neither Clockffiti nor Switching Hourglass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clockffiti or Switching Hourglass?
Clockffiti ships an update every 6 days, and Switching Hourglass weekly. Most recently, Clockffiti was updated on October 7, 2026 and Switching Hourglass on October 1, 2026.

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