Comparison

45CLOCK vs TetraClock

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

Head to head
About

45CLOCK

This utility app reimagines timekeeping by setting an hour to 45 minutes. The clock's long hand completes a full cycle in 45 minutes, offering a unique perspective on daily hours.

Highlights
  • 45-minute hour concept
  • Unique clock face
  • Alternative time perception
  • Simple utility tool
Features
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If an hour is determined as 45 minutes, You get 32 hours per one day! This clock's long hand turns a cycle in 45 minutes.

About

TetraClock

Features
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'TetraClock' is a clock app that represents the time by stacking seven types of single-sided tetromino-shaped blocks as they fall. The differences from the paid version are as follows: ・Contains ads ・No Watch App [How to Use] Tap the screen: Open the settings screen. Long press the screen: Stack the blocks again. [Main Features] - Switch between 12/24-hour display - Toggle seconds display ON/OFF - Monotone display - Fill in ON/OFF - Change outline color - Change transition animations - Change falling speed - Change background color [Notices] Due to the animation effect used for changing numbers, there may be a discrepancy between the displayed time and the actual time. Please do not use the displayed time as a basis for important decisions.

Screenshots

45CLOCK2 screens
TetraClock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 45CLOCK at none against TetraClock's shown. 45CLOCK also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). TetraClock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

45CLOCK ships an update every 16 months, TetraClock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
45CLOCK versus TetraClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter45CLOCKTetraClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomohiro YamashitaLegal Prompt Inc.

In-app purchases

None

45CLOCK

No in-app purchases

None

TetraClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 45CLOCK free?
45CLOCK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TetraClock free?
TetraClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 45CLOCK or TetraClock have ads?
TetraClock shows ads; 45CLOCK does not.
Which is updated more often, 45CLOCK or TetraClock?
45CLOCK ships an update every 16 months, and TetraClock every 2 days. Most recently, 45CLOCK was updated on October 8, 2026 and TetraClock on October 5, 2026.

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