Comparison

bnClock vs ms clock

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

Head to head
About

bnClock

This app displays the time with exceptionally large numbers, ideal for nighttime viewing or as a travel alarm. It also offers current weather information and customizable alarm sounds, including music from your library. Personalize your experience with custom background colors or photos.

Highlights
  • Extra-large number display
  • Built-in alarm clock
  • Current weather and forecast
  • Customizable alarm sounds
  • Photo or slideshow backgrounds
  • Customizable background colors
Features
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Do you ever have trouble reading the clock in the middle of the night? bnClock (big numbers clock) provides the largest numbers your iPhone or iPad will allow. Great to use as travel alarm clock. Also a great use for an old iPhone or iPad. bnClock displays the current weather conditions and the forecast based on your current location. If you prefer, choose a particular location for the forecast. Or, turn off the weather display. Choose a built-in alarm sound, or a song from your music library to use for the alarms. Now with custom background colors, or, use a photograph or slide show as a background.

About

ms clock

This app offers highly accurate timekeeping with millisecond precision. It includes a stopwatch with lap times and a customizable countdown timer, suitable for various activities and personal preferences.

Highlights
  • Millisecond precision clock
  • Stopwatch with lap time
  • Countdown timer
  • Customizable fonts and sizes
  • Dark and light modes
  • Full-screen mode
Features
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Meet the ultimate time tool! Millisecond Clock is more than just a precise digital clock. It's a versatile app now equipped with a stopwatch and timer to meet all your time-tracking needs. [Key Features] 1) Millisecond Precision Clock Track time with extreme precision down to the millisecond (1/1000th of a second). Perfect for when every moment counts. 2) Stopwatch with Lap Time Measure elapsed time with millisecond accuracy. Includes a lap time feature, ideal for sports, workouts, and performance tracking. 3) Countdown Timer Set countdowns for any task. Perfect for cooking, studying, presentations, or any activity requiring time management. 4) Full Customization Make it your own! Personalize your clock with various font styles and adjustable font sizes for perfect readability. 5) Dark & Light Modes Easy on the eyes, day or night. Switch between a sleek Dark Mode (Night Mode) and a clear Light Mode (Day Mode) to suit your environment. 6) Full-Screen Mode Immerse yourself with a distraction-free, full-screen view. Perfect for use as a desk clock or for focused tasks.

Screenshots

bnClock4 screens
ms clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: bnClock at none against ms clock's shown. bnClock also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (35 vs 10). ms clock's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 55%) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ms clock holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of bnClock's written reviews are positive against 80% of ms clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
bnClock versus ms clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbnClockms clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (35 ratings)4.2 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJim CalvinSeulki Eom

Customer experience

bnClock

All ratings35 ratings
Positive68.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral20.7%
Negative24.1%

ms clock

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

bnClock

No in-app purchases

None

ms clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is bnClock free?
bnClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ms clock free?
ms clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, bnClock or ms clock?
ms clock is rated higher. bnClock averages 3.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while ms clock averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.
Do bnClock or ms clock have ads?
ms clock shows ads; bnClock does not.
Which is updated more often, bnClock or ms clock?
bnClock ships an update every 2 months, and ms clock every 2 months. Most recently, bnClock was updated on October 11, 2026 and ms clock on October 11, 2026.

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