Comparison

Analog Clock Lite vs The Analog Clock

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

Head to head
About

Analog Clock Lite

This app displays analog clocks with customizable features like position, size, and second-hand movement. It also offers background image customization and a pendulum clock simulation. Additional options include digital time display and widget support.

Highlights
  • Customizable clock position and size
  • Multiple clock styles (second hand tick/smooth, pendulum)
  • Customizable background images and colors
  • Digital time display
  • Widget support (iOS14+)
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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It is an analog clock application that can also display a pendulum clock. Clock Changeable clock position and size. - Indigo Blue Clock - Second hand ticks away the time - White Clock - Second hand moves smoothly - Pendulum Clock - Pendulum ticks away the time - Custom Clock - You can customize the clock yourself (In the Lite version, you can create up to 6 custom clocks) Background Image Changeable background image position and size. - Single Color - You can customize the color - 10 preset background images - Select background photo from photo library Other features - Status bar display switch - Automatic sleep suppression - Smooth Display selection (trade-off with battery consumption) - Enlarging the background image (displayed on the whole screen) - Digital time display - Widget display (also supports iOS14) - Support Dark Mode of iOS13 - Support sharing custom clock settings (design) using AirDrop, file saving, etc. --- This Lite Version App displays Ads banner. No Ads Version App 'Analog Clock - Pendulum' is in AppStore, too. (Ads will no longer be displayed on iOS 9 devices.)

About

The Analog Clock

This app displays a customizable analog clock on your entire screen. Personalize background and theme colors, and choose between numbers or Roman numerals for the dial. A premium plan unlocks all designs and advanced customization options.

Highlights
  • Full-screen analog clock display
  • Ad-free clock viewing
  • Landscape orientation support
  • Customizable background and theme colors
  • Choice of number or Roman numeral dial
  • Access to all designs with Premium Plan
Features
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What can you do with “The Analog Clock” app? ・Display analog clock on the entire screen ・No ads when displaying the clock ・Landscape display are supported ・Background color, theme color, dial letters can be changed It's the perfect app to keep your analog clock. No ads are displayed when the clock is displayed! It also supports landscape orientation and can be used for many purposes. About the clock appearance change function ・For the background color, you can choose your favorite color. ・You can choose the theme color of the clock from two types, white and black. ・You can choose from two types of clock letters: numbers and Roman numerals. Additionally, there is a Premium Plan for a more comfortable experience. Premium Plan Benefits ・Access to all designs! ・Regular additions of new designs! ・No advertisements. ・With the premium plan, you can customize even the smallest details of your clock design, choosing from a wider range of designs! Clock Design Customization Features in the Premium Plan ・Customize the design of the hour hand, minute hand, second hand, and clock face. ・Freely specify background color, hour and minute hand design, second hand design, clock face design, text color, and frame color. ・You can choose from two types of clock letters: numbers and Roman numerals. Customize to your favorite colors and enjoy your personalized analog clock! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Analog Clock Lite4 screens
The Analog Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Analog Clock at 4.6 against Analog Clock Lite's 2.5. The Analog Clock also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 25%) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 8). Analog Clock Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support 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. The Analog Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Analog Clock Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Analog Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Analog Clock has 2.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Analog Clock Lite's written reviews are positive against 55% of The Analog Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Analog Clock Lite ships an update monthly, The Analog Clock every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Analog Clock Lite versus The Analog Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnalog Clock LiteThe Analog Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (8 ratings)4.6 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews55.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings82.3K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroaki ItoVida Apps Incorporated

Customer experience

Analog Clock Lite

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

The Analog Clock

All ratings2,336 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative43.3%

Bugs and requests

Analog Clock Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Analog Clock

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Clock time not displaying correctly
  • Ads interfering with other app functions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add alarm and timer functions
  • Reduce ads and tracking
  • Allow more customization options
  • Improve time accuracy

In-app purchases

None

Analog Clock Lite

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

The Analog Clock

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Plan - 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • Premium Plan - 1 Year7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Premium Plan - 1 Year7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Analog Clock Lite free?
Analog Clock Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Analog Clock free?
The Analog Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Analog Clock Lite or The Analog Clock?
The Analog Clock is rated higher. Analog Clock Lite averages 2.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while The Analog Clock averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Analog Clock Lite or The Analog Clock have ads?
Both Analog Clock Lite and The Analog Clock show ads.
Which is updated more often, Analog Clock Lite or The Analog Clock?
Analog Clock Lite ships an update monthly, and The Analog Clock every 8 months. Most recently, Analog Clock Lite was updated on September 29, 2026 and The Analog Clock on October 16, 2026.

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