# Clockmaker vs IcePutt

The clearest difference is rating: Clockmaker at 4.6 against IcePutt's 3.0. Clockmaker also leads on ratings volume (186K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). IcePutt's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clockmaker sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and IcePutt sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clockmaker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clockmaker has 186K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Clockmaker ships an update fortnightly, IcePutt every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clockmaker | IcePutt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (186K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockmaker-match-3-puzzles/id929195587/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iceputt-putt-golf/id6776749031/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **186K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | — |
| Size | 519 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Samfinaco LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143580778) | [Valet Hero LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780020867) |

## What reviewers say

### Clockmaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockmaker-match-3-puzzles/id929195587)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Grossing · Simulation, #149 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Embark on an adventure to break an evil curse by solving addictive match-3 puzzles. Uncover secrets, travel the world with heroes, and compete in unique tournaments. Enjoy a mystery-filled story with thousands of levels, playable both online and offline.

**Highlights:** Addicting match-3 gameplay, Mystery and riddle solving, World travel and adventure, Weekly in-game events, Online and offline play, Player tournaments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Сheapest Offer to Start! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resource Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Visitor's Kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Resource Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Resource Offer 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Citizen's Stockpile | $6.99 | one-time |
| Clock Safe | $8.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Rubies | $9.99 | one-time |
| Watchman's Cache | $14.99 | one-time |
| Box of Rubies | $19.99 | one-time |
| Councilor's Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕹️ Challenging gameplay
- 🕰️ Engaging storyline and characters
- ⏱️ Generous with free playtime rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Levels too difficult without boosts
- 📺 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- ⏳ Slow progress without spending money

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing and freezing issues
- Ads causing the game to become unresponsive
- Rewards not being properly credited

**Requested features**

- Pause button for free playtime rewards
- More ways to earn in-game currency without spending
- Better balance between difficulty and progression


### IcePutt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iceputt-putt-golf/id6776749031)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Access | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,100 Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Gem Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 Gem Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Gem Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clockmaker free?

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

### Is IcePutt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clockmaker or IcePutt?

Clockmaker is rated higher. Clockmaker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 186K ratings, while IcePutt averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Clockmaker or IcePutt have ads?

Clockmaker shows ads; IcePutt does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clockmaker or IcePutt?

Clockmaker ships an update fortnightly, and IcePutt every 2 months. Most recently, Clockmaker was updated on November 3, 2026 and IcePutt on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*