# Clock Watching vs Huge Digital Clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Clock Watching at 100% against Huge Digital Clock's 56%. Clock Watching also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Huge Digital Clock's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clock Watching sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Huge Digital Clock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clock Watching holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Huge Digital Clock has 73 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Clock Watching's written reviews are positive against 56% of Huge Digital Clock's.

Clock Watching ships an update every 3 weeks, Huge Digital Clock every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock Watching | Huge Digital Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-watching/id1315298368/reviews)** | [4.0 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huge-digital-clock-bed-side/id1515003825/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 56.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Thorpe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315298367) | [HUMAN DATA SG PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619123351) |

## What reviewers say

### Clock Watching

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-watching/id1315298368)

This app displays the current time using a four-digit digital format for hours and minutes. An optional in-app purchase adds animated seconds with pendulums that fall or explode as each minute completes.

**Highlights:** Four-digit time display, Hour and minute tracking, Animated seconds (in-app purchase), Pendulum animation, Minute completion effects

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Animated Seconds | $1.99 | one-time |


### Huge Digital Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huge-digital-clock-bed-side/id1515003825)

Transform your device into a large, customizable digital clock. Features include a massive display, spoken time announcements, and a dimmable nightstand mode. Perfect for desks, bedside tables, or any space needing a clear, stylish timepiece.

**Highlights:** Massive digital display, Spoken time announcements, Precision seconds display, Always-on mode, Vibrant themes and fonts, Dimmable nightstand mode, Home screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Basic Plan | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| One Year \| Ad Free Access | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for ADHD/lateness
- 🎨 Customizable colors/fonts
- 🕰️ Beautiful clock display
- 👀 Large display for visibility
- 📱 Works on multiple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Unclosable ads
- 💸 Paid upgrade lost features
- ⏳ Requires app to be loaded
- 📅 Incorrect date displayed
- ⚫ Black screen issue

**Reported bugs**

- Unclosable Home Depot ad
- Paid upgrade lost custom defaults
- App displays wrong date
- App shows black screen
- App not working on iPad Air 2

**Requested features**

- Add weather information
- Add timer for night mode
- Add alarm function
- Add sheep animation to help sleep
- Remove gear icon after seconds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clock Watching free?

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

### Is Huge Digital Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clock Watching or Huge Digital Clock?

Clock Watching is rated higher. Clock Watching averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Huge Digital Clock averages 4.0 from 73 ratings.

### Do Clock Watching or Huge Digital Clock have ads?

Huge Digital Clock shows ads; Clock Watching does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clock Watching or Huge Digital Clock?

Clock Watching ships an update every 3 weeks, and Huge Digital Clock every 6 weeks. Most recently, Clock Watching was updated on June 1, 2026 and Huge Digital Clock on September 28, 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.*