# What time is it? [U vs Clockwise

The clearest difference is review sentiment: What time is it? [U at 100% against Clockwise's 50%. What time is it? [U also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.3). Clockwise's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 83 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. What time is it? [U sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Clockwise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

What time is it? [U holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clockwise has 397 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of What time is it? [U's written reviews are positive against 50% of Clockwise's.

What time is it? [U ships an update every 83 months, Clockwise every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | What time is it? [U | Clockwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-time-is-it-u-f/id968323442/reviews)** | [4.5 (397 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockwise-read-the-clock/id1507384314/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **397** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 83 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNI-TY INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/433109975) | [Frederik Jacques](https://appshunter.io/developer/456286334) |

## What reviewers say

### What time is it? [U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-time-is-it-u-f/id968323442)

Test your time-telling skills by matching clock faces to the correct time. Compete for high scores and fast times, and challenge friends or family in this educational game.

**Highlights:** Match clock faces to times, 10 question rounds, High score and fastest time ranking, Multiplayer challenges, Parent-child showdowns

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nondisplay of ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove limit on number of daily plays | $2.99 | one-time |


### Clockwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockwise-read-the-clock/id1507384314)

This app makes learning to tell time fun and engaging for children. It features voice guidance, interactive games, and customizable difficulty levels to help kids master the clock at their own pace. Vibrant animations and sound effects enhance the learning experience.

**Highlights:** Voice-powered learning guidance, Interactive 'Set the Clock' game, Interactive 'Pick the Right Time' game, Progressive difficulty levels, Customizable gameplay settings, Vibrant animations and sound effects, Multilingual voice support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full game | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is What time is it? [U free?

What time is it? [U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Clockwise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, What time is it? [U or Clockwise?

What time is it? [U is rated higher. What time is it? [U averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Clockwise averages 4.5 from 397 ratings.

### Do What time is it? [U or Clockwise have ads?

What time is it? [U shows ads; Clockwise does not.

### Which is updated more often, What time is it? [U or Clockwise?

What time is it? [U ships an update every 83 months, and Clockwise every 3 months. Most recently, What time is it? [U was updated on November 1, 2026 and Clockwise on November 3, 2026.

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