# The Clock by seense vs DateSmith PRO

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Clock by seense | DateSmith PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-clock-by-seense/id1389282014/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datesmith-pro-date-widgets/id6743346709/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | #198 |
| Size | 15 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabrice Leyne](https://appshunter.io/developer/473092875) | [Benjamin Staab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680743368) |

## What reviewers say

### The Clock by seense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-clock-by-seense/id1389282014)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### DateSmith PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datesmith-pro-date-widgets/id6743346709)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*