# Clock vs Desk Clock Display

The clearest difference is rating: Desk Clock Display at 4.5 against Clock's 2.3. Desk Clock Display also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 3). Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desk Clock Display sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Desk Clock Display holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desk Clock Display has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Clock ships an update every 5 weeks, Desk Clock Display every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock | Desk Clock Display |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-modern-deskclock-with-nightstand-mode/id1011781547/reviews) | **[4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desk-clock-display/id1481030550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Torben Kikkert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001000586) | [Vladislav Kovalyov](https://appshunter.io/developer/718333197) |

## What reviewers say

### Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-modern-deskclock-with-nightstand-mode/id1011781547)

A full-screen digital clock displaying the current date, time, and weather. Customize the display with a variety of colors and switch between normal and night modes with simple swipes.

**Highlights:** Full-screen display, Current date and time, Weather information, Customizable colors, Night mode option, Swipe gestures for control

**In-app purchases:** none


### Desk Clock Display

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desk-clock-display/id1481030550)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a functional desk clock with an always-on display. Features include customizable clock faces, timers, and Pomodoro sessions. An upgrade unlocks all features.

**Highlights:** Always-on display, Customizable clock faces, Countdown timers up to 24 hours, Pomodoro Technique timer, Adjustable brightness, Date display toggle

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clock free?

Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Desk Clock Display free?

Desk Clock Display is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clock or Desk Clock Display?

Desk Clock Display is rated higher. Clock averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Desk Clock Display averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Clock or Desk Clock Display have ads?

Desk Clock Display shows ads; Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clock or Desk Clock Display?

Clock ships an update every 5 weeks, and Desk Clock Display every 15 months. Most recently, Clock was updated on November 1, 2026 and Desk Clock Display on November 3, 2026.

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