# ClockWork vs Hourline

The clearest difference is device support: Hourline at 3 against ClockWork's 1. Hourline also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClockWork sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hourline sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ClockWork ships an update every 2 days, Hourline every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClockWork | Hourline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourline-widgets-and-wallpapers/id6816602142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 79 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [德华 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799577754) | [成琦 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783141004) |

## What reviewers say

### ClockWork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockwork-workday-alarm/id6800189860)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClockWork Pro (Lifetime) | $2.99 | one-time |


### Hourline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourline-widgets-and-wallpapers/id6816602142)

Customize your device's appearance with illustrated cityscapes and dynamic weather widgets. Personalize your Home and Lock Screens with unique wallpapers, stickers, and time-based information. Access advanced features like detailed forecasts and city-specific alarms with a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Illustrated city wallpapers, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Local weather display, Customizable widget designs, World time comparison, Live Activities integration, City-specific alarms (Pro)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hourline Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Hourline Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Hourline Pro Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClockWork free?

ClockWork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hourline free?

Hourline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ClockWork or Hourline have ads?

Neither ClockWork nor Hourline shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClockWork or Hourline?

ClockWork ships an update every 2 days, and Hourline every 3 days. Most recently, ClockWork was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hourline on October 26, 2026.

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