Comparison

VCL go vs The Clock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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!

Screenshots

VCL go4 screens
The Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
VCL go versus The Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVCL goThe Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorth Carolina State UniversityJETKITE YAZILIM SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.

Customer experience

VCL go

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

The Clock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VCL go

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

The Clock

Subscriptions4
  • 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

Questions

Is VCL go free?
VCL go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Clock free?
The Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VCL go or The Clock?
The Clock is rated higher. VCL go averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while The Clock averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do VCL go or The Clock have ads?
The Clock shows ads; VCL go does not.

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