# The Timekeeper vs Fullscreen Clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fullscreen Clock at 76% against The Timekeeper's 0%. Fullscreen Clock also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.7 vs 1.0). The Timekeeper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Fullscreen Clock is free to download; The Timekeeper costs $2.99 up front. Fullscreen Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Timekeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fullscreen Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fullscreen Clock has 2.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of The Timekeeper's written reviews are positive against 76% of Fullscreen Clock's.

The Timekeeper ships an update every 15 months, Fullscreen Clock every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Timekeeper | Fullscreen Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-timekeeper/id1248364469/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullscreen-clock-flip-and-focus/id1403700342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **76.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bevan TING](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154765741) | [Shenzhen Gude Aipu Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896411340) |

## What reviewers say

### The Timekeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-timekeeper/id1248364469)

This app assists with timing speeches and presentations for various organizations. It uses visual cues like colored lights and optional bell sounds to indicate time limits, and can be controlled remotely via an Apple Watch. It records final times automatically.

**Highlights:** Visual timing lights (green, orange, red), Automatic time recording, Apple Watch remote control, Optional bell sound for visually impaired, Contestant name entry, Adjustable time scale

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fullscreen Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullscreen-clock-flip-and-focus/id1403700342)

Transform your device into a stylish flip clock that doubles as a productivity tool. Enhance your workspace with aesthetic widgets and utilize the integrated focus timer for improved concentration during study or work sessions.

**Highlights:** Iconic flip clock animation, Deep focus timer (Pomodoro/custom), Stunning home screen widgets, Elegant and minimalist interface, Extensive customization options, Versatile timers and stopwatch, Floating clock for iPadOS

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient
- 👍 Simple and useful
- 👍 Great tool
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Awesome clock

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads disrupt usage
- 🐛 Buggy widget
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 👎 Hard to exit
- 👎 Annoying ads

**Reported bugs**

- Widget doesn't adjust for DST
- Clock resets when exiting app
- Hangs up on some devices
- Ads cover the clock

**Requested features**

- Add color customization
- Integrate date display
- Add 12-hour time format with AM/PM
- Improve countdown timer functionality
- Add stopwatch widget


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Timekeeper free?

The Timekeeper costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fullscreen Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Timekeeper or Fullscreen Clock?

Fullscreen Clock is rated higher. The Timekeeper averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Fullscreen Clock averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do The Timekeeper or Fullscreen Clock have ads?

Fullscreen Clock shows ads; The Timekeeper does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Timekeeper or Fullscreen Clock?

The Timekeeper ships an update every 15 months, and Fullscreen Clock every 9 days. Most recently, The Timekeeper was updated on October 8, 2026 and Fullscreen Clock on October 29, 2026.

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