# Desk Clock vs Dynamic Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Desk Clock at 4.6 against Dynamic Timer's 1.0. Desk Clock also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Dynamic Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desk Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Dynamic Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Desk Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desk Clock has 22K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Desk Clock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dynamic Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Desk Clock ships an update every 9 days, Dynamic Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desk Clock | Dynamic Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desk-clock-analog-clock-face/id1253066126/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamic-timerclock-and-to-do-list/id6444470663/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [翠玲 施](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181028776) | [Pinso, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386620072) |

## What reviewers say

### Desk Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desk-clock-analog-clock-face/id1253066126)

This app transforms your device into a full-screen analog clock with customizable faces. It offers real-time time display, including seconds, on your home screen, lock screen, and even during charging, doubling as a screen saver. Features include smart alarms and hourly reminders.

**Highlights:** Full-screen analog clock display, Customizable clock faces, Home screen and lock screen widgets, Smart alarm clock, Hourly timekeeping reminders, Charging screen saver mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All clock styles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Professional Version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Accurate time display
- 🕰️ Variety of analog clock faces
- 🌙 Adjustable brightness for night use
- 🕰️ Useful as a bedside clock
- ⏱️ Helpful for timing activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🤔 Confusing settings/options
- 🐛 Inconsistent second hand movement
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Ads reappear after reinstall
- Clock face doesn't update on lock screen
- Alarm stops after a few seconds

**Requested features**

- Add calendar view
- Implement 24-hour time format
- Allow custom clock face designs
- Add ability to set multiple alarms
- Improve widget functionality


### Dynamic Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamic-timerclock-and-to-do-list/id6444470663)

Manage your time effectively with customizable timers and to-do list widgets. Stay focused on tasks, track countdowns with live activities on your lock screen and dynamic island, and never forget a reminder.

**Highlights:** Lock screen and Dynamic Island timers, Live Activities countdowns, To-do list widgets, Pomodoro timer support, Digital clock display, Calendar import for reminders

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly PRO | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly PRO | $27.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desk Clock free?

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

### Is Dynamic Timer free?

Dynamic Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Desk Clock or Dynamic Timer?

Desk Clock is rated higher. Desk Clock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Dynamic Timer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Desk Clock or Dynamic Timer have ads?

Desk Clock shows ads; Dynamic Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Desk Clock or Dynamic Timer?

Desk Clock ships an update every 9 days, and Dynamic Timer monthly. Most recently, Desk Clock was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dynamic Timer on September 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*