VCL go vs The Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VCL go
This app simplifies accessing and managing reservations for a virtual computing lab. It can automatically launch necessary connection applications for a seamless experience on iOS devices.
- Create reservations
- Connect to reservations
- Manage existing reservations
- Automatic app launching
- iOS device compatibility
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VCL go allows users of Apache VCL (Virtual Computing Lab) to easily create and connect to their reservations, as well as managing existing reservations. It can automatically launch other apps that are used for connecting to the reservations, making VCL use very easy from iOS devices.
The Clock
This app provides a reliable and user-friendly alarm clock with essential functions. Wake up gently to music, set future alarms, and customize your wake-up experience with features like volume crescendo and dismiss challenges. It also includes a world clock, timer, and stopwatch.
- Set and manage multiple alarms
- Schedule future alarms
- Volume crescendo for gentle wake-up
- Dismiss challenges to prevent accidental deactivation
- World clock for multiple time zones
- Countdown timer and stopwatch with lap recording
- Customizable themes and dark mode
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Wake up gently to your favorite music with The Clock, a reliable and user-friendly alarm clock that combines all the essential functions you need in a single app. Simple. Reliable. Precise. Features: - Easy-to-use: Set, edit, and remove multiple alarms effortlessly. Use it to wake up in the morning or for reminders and daily tasks. - Set Future Alarms: Schedule alarms for specific dates and never miss important events again. - Easy-to-Use Interface: Customize your alarm titles, snooze settings, and recurring alarms with ease. - Volume Crescendo: Gradually increase the alarm volume for a peaceful and gentle wake-up experience. - Works in All Conditions: Alarms work when your screen is off, in silent mode, or with headphones plugged in. Time zone changes are handled automatically. - Perfect for Heavy Sleepers: With loud alarm options and vibration settings, you’ll wake up on time, every time. - Music and Playlist Integration: Wake up to your favorite music or playlist, with full integration of Apple Music and Spotify. - Dismiss Challenges: To prevent accidentally disabling your alarm, set up challenges like solving math problems, scanning QR codes, or shaking your phone. - Nap Alarm: Set a quick nap alarm and wake up in time to continue your day. - Stylish Bedside Clock: Turn your device into a retro-style nightstand flip clock for a minimalist, elegant look. - World Clock: Keep track of time across multiple cities, perfect for travelers and those with family abroad. - Timer and Stopwatch: Use the countdown timer for activities like cooking, workouts, or games, and track time precisely with the advanced stopwatch, including lap recording. - Customizable Themes and Dark Mode: Personalize the app’s appearance with colorful themes and enjoy dark mode for night-time use. Download The Clock - Alarm Clock & Timer for FREE today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: VCL go at 50% against The Clock's 0%. VCL go also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). The Clock's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.0). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Clock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. VCL go asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of VCL go's written reviews are positive against 0% of The Clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | VCL go | The Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | North Carolina State University | JETKITE YAZILIM SANAYI VE TICARET A.S. |
Customer experience
VCL go
The Clock
In-app purchases
VCL go
No in-app purchases
The Clock
- Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Monthly Premium Access$14.991 Month
- Premium Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- Yearly Premium Access7 Days trial$49.991 Year









