Comparison

Market Clock vs HandyU

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

Head to head
About

Market Clock

Stay informed about global financial market trading hours and holidays. This app provides a consolidated view of market openings, closings, and upcoming events, replacing outdated physical calendars. Receive timely notifications to manage your trading strategy effectively.

Highlights
  • Global market trading hours
  • Holiday and event calendar
  • Clock, calendar, and timeline views
  • Customizable notifications
  • Support for equities, options, futures, and FX
Features
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Market Clock brings global market hours, holidays, and key events together in one simple, reliable app. Built natively for iPhone, it gives traders and support teams a clear, real-time view of what’s happening across financial markets so you always know what’s open, what’s closed, and why. Instead of relying on static calendar cards that quickly become outdated, Market Clock keeps everything up to date automatically. It presents market schedules in a consistent, easy-to-read format, making it faster to track multiple exchanges and stay ahead of upcoming holidays and events. With access to a wide range of global markets, the iPhone app includes powerful features to help you stay informed and in control: - Personalise your view with a custom selection of markets. - See live market status and local time at a glance. - Get timely notifications for holidays and events: one week ahead, one day before, and on the day. - Browse upcoming events across all markets in a unified calendar. - Explore market hours with a scrollable, zoomable timeline and adjustable time zone. - Set custom alerts for specific market phases. Whether you’re monitoring a single exchange or tracking activity around the world, Market Clock helps you stay one step ahead of the market. Market Clock uses a simple subscription to keep your data accurate and up to date, with continuous updates to market hours, holidays, and newly supported markets. Track one market for free, or upgrade to unlimited markets for just $0.99 USD per month. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see our terms of service at https://www.market-clock.com/terms/ and privacy policy at https://www.market-clock.com/privacy/.

About

HandyU

Features
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HandyU connects skilled workers with home improvement jobs across Australia. Whether you are a handyman, cleaner, repairer, maintenance worker, or other skilled service provider, HandyU helps you discover available jobs, manage your work, and keep job details organised from your phone. With HandyU, workers can: Browse and pick up available home improvement tasks View job details, addresses, schedules, and instructions Add job notes and progress updates Attach photos from the job site Record voice notes for faster reporting Keep operations updated while working in the field Manage active and completed jobs in one place HandyU is built for practical workers who want a simple way to turn their skills into real work opportunities. From small repairs to home maintenance and service jobs, HandyU helps make field work easier, clearer, and more connected.

Screenshots

Market Clock4 screens
HandyU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HandyU at none against Market Clock's 2. HandyU also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Market Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. HandyU asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Market Clock ships an update every 4 months, HandyU every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Market Clock versus HandyU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarket ClockHandyU
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin SmithUrbanAide

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Market Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Market Data (1 Month)$0.991 Month
  • Premium Market Data (1 Year)$9.991 Year
None

HandyU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Market Clock free?
Market Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HandyU free?
HandyU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Market Clock or HandyU have ads?
Neither Market Clock nor HandyU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Market Clock or HandyU?
Market Clock ships an update every 4 months, and HandyU every 4 days. Most recently, Market Clock was updated on September 9, 2026 and HandyU on October 5, 2026.

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