RewindClock vs meloClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RewindClock
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A Different Way to See Time Watching the hands of REWIND turn counter-clockwise isn't about checking the hour; it’s about a moment of detachment. It serves as a gentle reminder to breathe, to reflect, and to find calm in a world that never stops moving. Key Features: • Reverse Rotation: Experience the unique, meditative flow of time moving counter-clockwise. • Home Screen Widgets: Keep a piece of tranquility on your home screen. Fully supports iOS widgets with your custom configurations. • Zen Mode: Tap the clock face to hide the UI. Perfect for focus, meditation, or as a beautiful bedside companion. • Ritualistic Design: Immersive backgrounds with ultra-thin material textures and fluid 60 FPS mechanical animations. • Time Zone Exploration: Easily track different time zones with a unique, tactile ruler interface. • Personalized Style: Choose between Minimalist and Traditional dials, and multiple face styles (Auto Day/Night, Transparent Light/Dark). Simple & Private REWIND is a passion project. It is completely free, contains no ads, and requires no account. Your data stays on your device, exactly where it belongs.
meloClock
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This is what 15:35 sounds like. meloClock is a digital clock that turns the digits of the current time into scale degrees, staff notation, and melody. With practice, you may even recognize the current time just by listening. Tap the digits or notes, and the clock becomes a small instrument. Use everyday glances at the time as a playful part of ear training. Using meloClock as a clock is completely free, with no ads. For those who want to explore ear training and customization further, meloClock Pro is also available. ■ A clock for your everyday space ・A large digital clock designed for landscape display ・Optional date, weekday, and staff notation ・Customizable fonts, weights, and display styles ・Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac ■ Hear and play the time ・See the current time as notes on a staff ・Play the time as a melodic chime ・Tap the time, date, or notes to make music ・Repeat melody chimes at your chosen interval ■ For ear training, too Play while watching how digits, scale degrees, and notes correspond, or listen while following the melody on the staff. meloClock is useful as a clock and enjoyable as a small musical instrument. ■ meloClock Pro An optional upgrade for exploring ear training and customization further. With the same Apple Account, one subscription unlocks Pro on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. meloClock has no ads and does not collect usage data. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RewindClock at none against meloClock's 2. RewindClock also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. meloClock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. RewindClock asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | RewindClock | meloClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 春旭 左 | Yuichi Sato |
In-app purchases
RewindClock
No in-app purchases
meloClock
- meloClock Pro Monthly$1.491 Month
- meloClock Pro Yearly$14.991 Year









