# Clock Watching vs Big Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Clock Watching at 5.0 against Big Clock's 4.7. Clock Watching also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Big Clock's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clock Watching sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Big Clock sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clock Watching holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Clock Watching ships an update every 3 weeks, Big Clock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock Watching | Big Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-watching/id1315298368/reviews)** | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-clock-always-on-display/id6760553772/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 74 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) | [Nataliia Zarudna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871489027) |

## 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 |


### Big Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-clock-always-on-display/id6760553772)

Transform your device into a large, clear digital clock. Ideal for bedside tables, desks, or workouts, it offers an always-on display with customizable themes and brightness for easy readability in any environment.

**Highlights:** Fullscreen digital clock, Always-on display mode, Light and dark themes, Brightness control, Portrait and landscape support, Minimal design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Support | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium + Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coffee & Croissant Support | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium + Coffee + Croissant | $8.99 | one-time |
| Big Support | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium + Big Support | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clock Watching free?

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

### Is Big Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clock Watching or Big Clock?

Clock Watching is rated higher. Clock Watching averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Big Clock averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Clock Watching or Big Clock have ads?

Neither Clock Watching nor Big Clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clock Watching or Big Clock?

Clock Watching ships an update every 3 weeks, and Big Clock weekly. Most recently, Clock Watching was updated on October 21, 2026 and Big Clock on October 25, 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.*