# Clock vs The Analog Clock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clock at none against The Analog Clock's 3. Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 55%). The Analog Clock's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 152). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Analog Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Analog Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Analog Clock has 2.3K ratings behind it against 152, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Clock's written reviews are positive against 55% of The Analog Clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Clock ships an update every 12 months, The Analog Clock every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock | The Analog Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-simple-and-customizable/id1279486222/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-analog-clock/id1611896379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 152 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.5% of reviews** | 55.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Max-Joseph Krempl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509598575) | [Vida Apps Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580682451) |

## What reviewers say

### Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-simple-and-customizable/id1279486222)

This app displays the time with a minimalistic design, utilizing the full screen. It offers extensive customization for time format, including 12/24 hour, leading zeros, and seconds precision. Screen brightness can be adjusted by swiping, and screen dimming can be prevented.

**Highlights:** Full-screen display, Customizable time format (12/24hr, seconds), Adjustable screen brightness, Prevent screen dimming, Minimalistic design

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, minimalist design focused solely on displaying time
- 🆓 Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases
- 🔒 No data collection or tracking
- 🔆 Adjustable brightness/dimming feature for nighttime use
- ⏱️ Displays seconds and milliseconds options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Settings not persisting (12/24 hour format reverts)
- 🔋 High battery consumption reported by some users
- 📱 No landscape mode option (conflicting reports)
- 🔆 Brightness controls remain visible when dimmed
- 🐛 Occasional font weight fluctuations

**Reported bugs**

- 12/24 hour format setting not saving properly
- Widget fails to display current time
- Siri cannot distinguish between this app and Apple's Clock
- App not appearing in Shortcuts app list
- Screen burn-in after extended use

**Requested features**

- Date display option (most frequently requested)
- Bold/thicker font option for better readability
- Color customization (especially red for night vision preservation)
- Widget support with live time display
- Battery percentage indicator


### The Analog Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-analog-clock/id1611896379)

This app displays a customizable analog clock on your entire screen. Personalize background and theme colors, and choose between numbers or Roman numerals for the dial. A premium plan unlocks all designs and advanced customization options.

**Highlights:** Full-screen analog clock display, Ad-free clock viewing, Landscape orientation support, Customizable background and theme colors, Choice of number or Roman numeral dial, Access to all designs with Premium Plan

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🕰️ Helpful for timing activities
- 💡 Customizable background color
- 🕰️ Good visual representation of time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙅‍♀️ Lack of alarm/timer features
- 🤖 Excessive ads and tracking
- 🔍 Difficulty changing clock appearance
- 🕰️ Inaccurate time display

**Reported bugs**

- Clock time not displaying correctly
- Ads interfering with other app functions

**Requested features**

- Add alarm and timer functions
- Reduce ads and tracking
- Allow more customization options
- Improve time accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clock free?

Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Analog Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clock or The Analog Clock?

The Analog Clock is rated higher. Clock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while The Analog Clock averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Clock or The Analog Clock have ads?

The Analog Clock shows ads; Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clock or The Analog Clock?

Clock ships an update every 12 months, and The Analog Clock every 8 months. Most recently, Clock was updated on October 13, 2026 and The Analog Clock on October 16, 2026.

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