Digital Clock vs ConnectAlarm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Digital Clock
This app transforms your device into a stylish LED bedside clock with customizable skins and dynamic time displays. It offers alarm functionality, voice time broadcasts, and a countdown timer, perfect for your desk or nightstand.
- Display time in seconds
- Customizable clock skins
- Alarm with music selection
- Hourly voice broadcast
- Countdown timer
- Home and lock screen widgets
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Transform your desk with a minimalist LED digital clock, standby display, and focus timer — designed for Dynamic Island, Lock Screen, and Home Screen widgets. - Live Second Precision: Real-time clock display with seconds across Dynamic Island, Standby Screen, Lock Screen, and Home Screen widgets. - Custom Clock Skins: Eye-catching LED digital clock designs, themes, and customizable bedside displays. - Flexible Display: Toggle between 12-hour/24-hour time formats and easily hide week and date displays. - Smart Alarms & Chimes: Custom alarm sounds, music library, and hourly voice time broadcasts. - Pomodoro Focus Timer: Stay focused on work and study with customizable break intervals. - Stopwatch & Countdown Timer: High-precision timer for workouts, cooking, productivity, and study. - Target Date & Event Countdown: Track important milestones, project deadlines, holidays, and event countdowns.
ConnectAlarm
Monitor and manage your Johnson Controls security system remotely from anywhere. Arm/disarm your alarm, view real-time status, and receive instant alerts. Offers video verification and smart home automation features.
- Arm & Disarm alarm system
- Real-Time Status Monitoring
- Instant Alerts & Push Notifications
- Video Verification & Live Feeds
- Automation Device Control
- Multi-Partition Management
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Secure and Control Your Johnson Control Security System – Anytime, Anywhere. Stay connected and in control of your Johnson Control security system from anywhere in the world. Whether you're at home, at work, on a business trip, or on vacation, this app provides seamless remote access to monitor and manage your security system in real time. Key Features: ◦ Arm & Disarm your alarm system effortlessly ◦ Dashboard Overview for quick system insights ◦ Real-Time Status Monitoring of all connected devices ◦ Device Bypass Capability for enhanced flexibility ◦ Automation Device Control for a seamless smart home experience ◦ Instant Alerts for alarms, warnings, and system issues ◦ Event History & Video Verification for improved security insights ◦ Live Alarm Video Feeds from PIR cameras ◦ Push Notifications for immediate system updates ◦ Rule Engine for automated security management ◦ Customizable App Interface to match your preferences ◦ User Alias & PIN Code Support for enhanced security ◦ Multi-Partition Management for advanced system control ◦ Time & Date Configuration directly from the app ◦ Installer Access Control for seamless system maintenance Compatible with the Following Johnson Controls Brands in one platform, including: ◦ Qolsys IQ Series ◦ DSC PowerSeries Neo ◦ Visonic PowerMaster Series For Dealers and Central Monitoring Station Customers: To connect your security system, you will need the following details from your security service provider or monitoring station: ◦ Host Address – The interactive IP address or DNS name ◦ Panel ID – A unique identifier, typically the panel's serial number ◦ User Code – Your personal access code for system control Keep your security system at your fingertips with our intuitive and reliable app. Download now for a smarter, safer, and more connected experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ConnectAlarm at none against Digital Clock's 3. ConnectAlarm also leads on ads (none vs shown). Digital Clock's advantage is ratings volume (69K vs 1.5K) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Digital Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ConnectAlarm asks for nothing beyond the download.
ConnectAlarm holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digital Clock has 69K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Digital Clock's written reviews are positive against 58% of ConnectAlarm's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Digital Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, ConnectAlarm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Digital Clock | ConnectAlarm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (69K ratings) | 4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews — better | 57.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 69K — better | 1.5K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 218 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 俊杰 阮 | Tyco Safety Products Canada, Ltd. |
Customer experience
Digital Clock
ConnectAlarm
User reviews
Digital Clock
From 69K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Formidable
- 🚀 Très satisfait
- 🚀 Buena
- 🚀 Night display
- 🚀 Best clock app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Snooze doesn't snooze anymore
- 🐛 Ne fonctionne pas normalement = Grosse déception
- 🐛 no suenan las alarmas
- 🐛 Неплохо, но...
- 🐛 Adds
ConnectAlarm
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🔒 Ability to arm/disarm system remotely
- 💡 Helpful customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent false alarms
- 🐛 Inability to exclude zones
- 🐛 Notifications not working on iOS 17
- 🐛 Alarm stays active until reset
Bugs and requests
Digital Clock
Reported bugs
6 issues- Alarm doesn't sound if device is in silent mode
- Alarm doesn't work
- Time display is wrong
- Widget doesn't show correct time
- App crashes frequently
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- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
9 requests- Dark mode option
- More skins please ie: pixie (tube); RGB sliders
- Ability to input own music for alarm
- Vertical display
- Battery percentage and reminder
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- Ability to change alarm sounds
- Portrait mode
- Bigger clock display
- Transparent widget
ConnectAlarm
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incompatibility with iOS 17
- Inability to exclude zones after changes
Requested features
3 requests- Show which user disarmed the system
- More granular notification options
- Easier setup and configuration
In-app purchases
Digital Clock
- All clock styles$0.99
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Pro Version$2.99
ConnectAlarm
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Digital Clock free?
Is ConnectAlarm free?
Which has better reviews, Digital Clock or ConnectAlarm?
Do Digital Clock or ConnectAlarm have ads?
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