# ShowTime Simple Clock Display — Helps work out if day or night > Simple digital clock with day/night background and spoken time. (iPhone/iPad app by HamiltonsApps.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showtime-simple-clock-display/id1582359577 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [HamiltonsApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/407375792) - Category: Health & Fitness - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 10 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-09-29 - Data updated: 2026-09-09 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showtime-simple-clock-display/id1582359577/reviews.md ## What is ShowTime Simple Clock Display? Do you, or a loved one, ever get confused when you wake up and are not sure if it is morning or night? This app will help you with that. ShowTime will help seniors, people with dementia or anyone really who needs a quick and easy way to work out what time of day it is. With that in mind, it has been written to be extremely simple to use. In essence, it is a digital clock, with very clear text showing the time. In the default operation, the background will be black at night and white during the day. So if you wake up at say 1:23, and are not sure if it is 1:23 at night, or 1:23 in the afternoon, then the background will help with this confusion. if it is black, then it is 1:23 at night. If it is white, then it is 1:23 in the afternoon. As well as the background, there is an AM/PM indicator beside the time, again helping you work out what part of the day you are in. If you prefer, or find it less confusing, the Settings can be changed to display the time in 24-Hour format. There is also a description, clearing indicating if it is "Night". "Morning" etc. The text is very large and clear, but should you need to, tap on the speaker button to have the time read out to you. By the way, it is also possible to change the settings such that the background is black between sunset and sunrise, and white between sunrise and sunset. NOTE: so that the app continues to display the time, without any interaction, it runs in an "always-on" mode i.e. does not automatically switch to the Lock Screen after a timeout. Because of that, it might be a good idea to keep the device plugged in. ## Key features - Large, clear digital time display - Day/night background indicator - AM/PM indicator - Optional spoken time - Always-on display mode - Customizable 24-hour format ## Chart rankings - #142 in Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showtime-simple-clock-display/id1582359577/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Basic but works well *2026-07-27* It’s minimal yet well-designed and has almost everything needed for my dad with Dementia. To get the AM/PM showing correctly, users may have to turn-off the 24 hour setting in IOS. To the developer: I’d love to see some simple icons next to the time of day, so there’s another visual clue for my dad. **Developer response:** Thanks for the nice review. I'm glad my app has helped your dad. I'd like to hear more about your ideas on the icons - so please could you contact me on showtimesupport@hamiltondevs.com ### 5/5 — Great Use for an old iPad *2026-03-19* I’m running this on an iPad that is no longer receiving IPad OS updates in conjunction with the Guided Access accessibility feature to serve as a permanent dementia clock for a loved one. The app is configurable, very stable, and has helped orient a senior citizen with sight and memory issues. This setup has been stable for over a year. **Developer response:** Thank-you for that great review. I hoped so much that this app would help people, so it is so nice to get feedback like this. If you have any comments or suggestions about the app, please feel free to contact me: showtimesupport@hamiltondevs.com ### 5/5 — Very Helpful and Responsive *2025-05-22* The developer was very responsive and helpful regarding a question I had regarding the app. The ShowTime app was exactly what I was looking for someone who had a stroke. Having the time description is very helpful. Thank you! **Developer response:** I am really pleased that it was helpful for the person who had the stroke. Also glad that I was able to help when you contacted the support line. Thanks for the great review 🙏🏽 ### 5/5 — Great Help *2025-03-04* This clock has helped me know the date, time, and whether it is AM or PM. It is also very easy to use the settings. **Developer response:** Hi. Thank-you so much for that lovely review. I really want this app to be useful but easy to use, so I am really pleased that it has ben helpful to you. If you have any suggestions etc. about the app, please contact me at showtimesupport@hamiltondevs.com ### 5/5 — Useful App *2024-01-23* This App is very useful for mum, and the updates appreciated Thanks **Developer response:** Ah I am so pleased to hear that the app has been useful. I wrote the app with my own mum in mind but unfortunately she passed away shortly after I completed it so didn't get the chance to use it. So I really like to hear when someone has found it useful. ### 5/5 — Work nights *2022-05-06* Not the designated target user for this app, but as I work odd and changing times so have odd and changing sleep time I do sometimes wake up wondering what day it is, what time of day. 24 hour clock is useful professionally, we use for clarity’s sake. The dimmer feature is a bit quirky. **Developer response:** Thanks for the review. I’m glad the 24 - hour option was useful to you. 😀 ## Frequently asked questions about ShowTime Simple Clock Display ### What is ShowTime? ShowTime is a simple digital clock application designed to help users easily determine the time of day. It features a clear display with a background that changes color to signify day or night, along with an AM/PM indicator. ### Who is ShowTime for? ShowTime is beneficial for seniors, individuals with dementia, or anyone who might experience confusion about the time of day. Its design prioritizes simplicity and clarity for quick understanding. ### Does ShowTime have ads? No, ShowTime does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an uninterrupted user experience. ### Can ShowTime read the time aloud? Yes, ShowTime includes a feature where you can tap a speaker button to have the time read out loud. This is an additional aid for users who prefer auditory cues. ### What devices does ShowTime support? ShowTime is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to run on iOS platforms. ### How often is ShowTime updated? The latest version of ShowTime is 1.31, and it was last updated on July 15, 2025. Updates aim to maintain functionality and reliability. ### What is the price of ShowTime? ShowTime is a paid application priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features. ### Can ShowTime display time in 24-hour format? Yes, ShowTime can be configured in the settings to display the time in a 24-hour format if that is preferred or found to be less confusing by the user. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.31 — 2025-07-15 Previously the early morning start time could not be set to anything before 4am. This has been changed to allow you to set it as far back as midnight, such that 12:01 am would show as Early Morning. The top-right button currently sets the screen background to either black or white (toggles on each press). You can now hide this button in Settings, so that it is not tapped accidentally. ### 1.30 — 2025-05-22 You can now change to an alternative app icon. The default icon, showing time 1:23, can confuse some users who think that the icon is actually displaying the current time. Go to settings, and at the bottom, you can select an alternative icon which does not show any time. ### 1.22 — 2024-01-06 One user was accidentally going to the Settings screen because it was just where she held her iPad, and had then found it difficult to get back to the Clock screen. Rather than move the button, which might confuse others, the following changes were made: 1) The button can be hidden completely via a setting in the devices Settings app. e.g. go to your iPads Settings and scroll down to see the ShowTime settings. 2) Back in the app, on the Settings screen, the button for returning to the Clock screen has been made more prominent. 3) If you switch the app to the background, and then switch to foreground, it will now always show the Clock screen, even if previously it had been displaying the Settings or Helps screen. ### 1.21 — 2023-05-25 Added a setting to allow the time description e.g. "Morning", "Night" to shown (default) or not shown. Although this would normally be left at ON, as the description can be very helpful, you now have the option to hide the description, should you want to. ### 1.20 — 2022-06-20 The app displays information about which part of the day you are in - early morning, morning, afternoon, evening or night. The times for these have sensible default values, but you can now change the times if something works better for you. For example, the app defaults to considering 9pm as night time, but you can now change that to 8pm or 10pm or whatever suits you best. ## Apps similar to ShowTime Simple Clock Display | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Music Alarm Clock for Spotify](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-alarm-clock-for-spotify/id1460664069) | 4.2 (5,333) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Alarm Clock: Smart Waking Up](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-smart-waking-up/id1466313952) | 4.1 (1,933) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Breathe now. 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