Comparison

SimpleClock vs The Forecast Network

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

Head to head
About

SimpleClock

This app displays a large digital clock on your iPhone or iPad when placed on a tabletop. It features a screen that stays on, making it convenient for easy viewing. It supports multiple languages including English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese.

Highlights
  • Large digital display
  • Always-on screen
  • Tabletop use
  • Multi-language support
  • iPhone and iPad compatible
Features
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Simple Clock - Real Clock If you put your iPhone and iPad on a tabletop and run it, your digital clock will be bigger! It does not turn off the screen, so it's easy! Supported Languages - English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese

About

The Forecast Network

Features
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The Forecast Network is a talent based platform with a vision to provide a creative outlet for talent that promotes innovation in education and entertainment.

Screenshots

SimpleClock3 screens
The Forecast Network3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SimpleClock at every 5 months against The Forecast Network's every 12 months. SimpleClock also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleClock ships an update every 5 months, The Forecast Network every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SimpleClock versus The Forecast Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleClockThe Forecast Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB71 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNu-Ri LeeThe Forecast Inc

In-app purchases

None

SimpleClock

No in-app purchases

None

The Forecast Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleClock free?
SimpleClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Forecast Network free?
The Forecast Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleClock or The Forecast Network have ads?
Neither SimpleClock nor The Forecast Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleClock or The Forecast Network?
SimpleClock ships an update every 5 months, and The Forecast Network every 12 months. Most recently, SimpleClock was updated on October 7, 2026 and The Forecast Network on September 29, 2026.

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