# Analog Clock Lite vs The Analog Clock

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Analog Clock Lite | The Analog Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analog-clock-lite-pendulum/id1420442007/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-analog-clock/id1611896379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **55.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 80 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiroaki Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1411933842) | [Vida Apps Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580682451) |

## What reviewers say

### Analog Clock Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analog-clock-lite-pendulum/id1420442007)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Analog Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-analog-clock/id1611896379)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🕰️ Helpful for timing activities
- 💡 Customizable background color
- 🕰️ Good visual representation of time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙅‍♀️ Lack of alarm/timer features
- 🤖 Excessive ads and tracking
- 🔍 Difficulty changing clock appearance
- 🕰️ Inaccurate time display

**Reported bugs**

- Clock time not displaying correctly
- Ads interfering with other app functions

**Requested features**

- Add alarm and timer functions
- Reduce ads and tracking
- Allow more customization options
- Improve time accuracy


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