Comparison

The Clock by seense vs DateSmith PRO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Clock by seense

Manage contacts across time zones, plan meetings efficiently, and view calendars with this highly customizable world clock app. It offers a variety of clock faces, business hour highlights, and break reminders, with widget and Siri shortcut support.

Highlights
  • World clock with customizable faces
  • Meeting planner with business hours
  • iOS Calendar integration
  • Break reminders
  • Widget and Siri Shortcuts
  • Customizable themes
Features
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After 10 years on the Mac and tens of thousands of happy users, The Clock now on your iPhone/iPad. The Clock • Keep track, easily and efficiently of your contacts in different time zones. • Have a quick view on a Calendar, which can be integrated with the iOS Calendar • Easily setup meetings with the Meeting Planner. • Have a highlight on the Business Hours and Holidays of your subcontractors, customers, ... • Highly customizable. • Be reminded when to Take a Break and relax. • Widget ready for your convenience. • Siri Shortcuts available. • Responsive design to adapt to portrait/landscape view. • HandOff with The Clock on your Mac. The World Clocks • AM/PM or 24Hours. • Analog or Digital Clock view. • Choose among a wide range of complications • Business Hours. • Time offset. • Sunrise/Sunset. • Country. • Time Zone offset (PDT, CDT, UTC…). • Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow. • AM/PM, 24H. • Drag&Drop the world clocks to order them. • Beautiful clock face displaying day and night. • Personalize the world clock time format per cities. • Change the city name. • PDT, CDT, MDT, GMT… and more automatically adapting during daylight saving period. Meeting Planner • Meeting Planner swipe the screen to travel through time. • Business Hours led to check if your contact is in the working hours time frame. • Select a date in the calendar for an accurate Daylight Saving adjustment. • With the iOS Calendar integration into The Clock have a quick look on your schedule • With the Calendar Complication, automatically know if you are busy while planning a meeting. • Export easily your schedule information with the share menu or Drag & Drop (iPad). • Slider automatically round the time to 15/30 min. Calendar • Navigate the months with a tap, or keyboard shortcuts (iPad Pro). • Show/Hide the Calendar. • Toggle week/month view. • Show/Hide the weeks number. • Select your referenced calendar for the week number. (Regional settings, or ISO 8601). • Select a day in Meeting Planner for an accurate Daylight Saving adjustment. • Highlight days off per city. • Follow the iOS setting for Calendar first day of the week or set your own... • Choose to integrate or not with the iOS Calendar. • Have a quick view on your calendar events. • Calendar complication to immediately see what is coming next on your schedule. Accessibility • Voice Over. • Dynamic Type for font size to adapt to your need. • Color blind friendly. • Haptic feedback (for device supporting it). Other • Choose between 4 beautiful themes (White/Dark/Daisy Blue/Deep Dark). • Select clock faces. • Keyboard Shortcuts for most common actions (on iPad Pro with keyboard). • Backup/Restore your settings easily (Local, Dropbox, iCloud). • Enjoy the Take a Break feature, and relax. • And more … • And with a real user manual to go deeper in the discovery of all the features.

About

DateSmith PRO

Enhance your lock screen with a customizable date display designed for the premium space above your clock. Features reliable midnight updates, multiple format styles, and a countdown mode for important events. Focuses on privacy and a minimalist design.

Highlights
  • Custom date widget for above lock screen clock
  • Multiple widget formats
  • Personalized date formats
  • Countdown mode for events
  • Automatic midnight updates
  • Privacy-focused design
  • One-time purchase
Features
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DateSmith PRO: YOUR LOCK SCREEN DATE PERFECTED DateSmith PRO delivers what other widget apps don't - a beautifully formatted date display specifically designed for the premium space above your lock screen clock. With reliable midnight updates and customization options, DateSmith PRO enhances your iPhone with information you need at a glance. ABOVE-CLOCK PERFECTION Unlike generic widget apps, DateSmith PRO specializes in the coveted space above your lock screen clock. Our elegant date formats complement your iPhone's design language while delivering essential information at a glance. RELIABLE MIDNIGHT UPDATES DateSmith PRO employs sophisticated background processing technology that ensures your date always updates precisely at midnight - even if your phone is asleep. Say goodbye to yesterday's date lingering on your lock screen! PERSONALIZATION OPTIONS Choose from multiple date format styles or switch to countdown mode to track days until an important event. Make your lock screen truly yours with the perfect date display that fits your needs. MINIMALIST DESIGN We focus on doing one thing perfectly - showing today's date in a clean, elegant format that enhances your lock screen. No clutter, no distractions, just the information you need. KEY FEATURES - Custom date widget designed specifically for the space above your lock screen clock - Multiple widget formats available for home screen and other widget areas - Personalized display with customizable date formats - Countdown mode to track days until important events - Automatic midnight updates with advanced background technology - Simple configuration - set it up once and forget it - One-time purchase - no subscriptions, no recurring fees - Extremely battery efficient design - 100% privacy focused - no data collection, no analytics - No internet connection required - Minimal storage footprint PRIVACY FIRST DateSmith PRO is designed with your privacy in mind. We don't collect any data, require unnecessary permissions, or need an internet connection to function. Your date is your business. SIMPLE SETUP 1. Long press on your lock screen 2. Tap 'Customize' 3. Tap the widget area above the time 4. Find and select the DateSmith PRO widget 5. Tap 'Done' DateSmith PRO - The date widget that works your way.

Screenshots

The Clock by seense4 screens
DateSmith PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DateSmith PRO at 5.0 against The Clock by seense's 4.2. DateSmith PRO also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). The Clock by seense's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

The Clock by seense costs $2.99 and DateSmith PRO $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DateSmith PRO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Clock by seense has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of The Clock by seense's written reviews are positive against 100% of DateSmith PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Clock by seense ships an update every 8 months, DateSmith PRO monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
The Clock by seense versus DateSmith PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Clock by seenseDateSmith PRO
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.2 (20 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#188 — better#198
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabrice LeyneBenjamin Staab

Customer experience

The Clock by seense

All ratings20 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative13.3%

DateSmith PRO

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Clock by seense

No in-app purchases

None

DateSmith PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Clock by seense free?
The Clock by seense costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DateSmith PRO free?
DateSmith PRO costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Clock by seense or DateSmith PRO?
DateSmith PRO is rated higher. The Clock by seense averages 4.2 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while DateSmith PRO averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do The Clock by seense or DateSmith PRO have ads?
Neither The Clock by seense nor DateSmith PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Clock by seense or DateSmith PRO?
The Clock by seense ships an update every 8 months, and DateSmith PRO monthly. Most recently, The Clock by seense was updated on September 10, 2026 and DateSmith PRO on September 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, The Clock by seense or DateSmith PRO?
The Clock by seense currently peaks at #188 in the App Store charts, and DateSmith PRO at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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