meloClock vs Pixel Clock Pixel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
Pixel Clock Pixel
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Pixel Clock is a nightstand clock drawn pixel by pixel. Big digits, a black background that stays black on OLED, and dimming that goes far lower than the screen itself. FEATURES • Pixel digits that fill the screen, on iPhone and iPad, upright or on its side • Swipe up or down to dim, all the way down to a faint glow • Double tap for ember mode: only the digits, as dark as it gets • Alarms with weekdays, a slow sunrise before they ring, and snooze • Seven colours plus any colour you like; light, dark or pure black background • Tap for the date, the next alarm and the battery • A few pixels fall from the digits on the hour • A StandBy widget for when your phone charges on its side • No account, no ads, no tracking ALARMS The alarm rings with a soft chime while Pixel Clock is on screen. A notification is scheduled as a backup for when it is not.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Clock Pixel at none against meloClock's 2. Pixel Clock Pixel also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 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. Pixel Clock Pixel asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | meloClock | Pixel Clock Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuichi Sato | Dimitry van den Berg |
In-app purchases
meloClock
- meloClock Pro Monthly$1.491 Month
- meloClock Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
Pixel Clock Pixel
No in-app purchases









