TIX: Minimalist Block Clock

Count the lights. Read time.

$2.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

A clock you read by counting light. Explore expressive themes, create your own, and turn your iPhone or iPad into a playful desk display. TIX turns time into a calm, playful pattern of light. Instead of ordinary digits, TIX displays HH as four groups of blocks. Count the illuminated blocks in each group to reveal the time, or enable Learning Mode to show the numbers while you become familiar with the pattern. Make TIX your own: • Choose from distinctive dark, light, retro, and modern themes.• Create custom themes using solid colors or angled gradients.• Use a favorite photo as your background.• Save color themes, sync them through iCloud, and share them as TIX theme files.• Choose solid, tinted glass, or clear glass blocks.• Shuffle the light pattern every 1, 10, or 30 seconds—or every minute.• Keep the screen awake while using TIX as a desk or bedside display.• Enjoy a responsive layout in portrait or landscape.• Choose 12- or 24-hour time with an optional AM/PM indicator. TIX is a functional clock, a small visual puzzle, and a customizable display for your desk, nightstand, or room. Accessibility includes VoiceOver support that announces the current time.

Ratings & Reviews

  • This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.

The developer, Richard Chirino, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Not Collected

    The developer does not collect any data from this app.

    Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

    Accessibility

    The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

    Information

    Seller
    Richard Chirino
    Size
    5 MB
    Category
    Utilities
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
    Languages
    English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    © 2026 Giant Robot
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

    More by Richard Chirino