Comparison

Smart Diary Edu vs The Clock School

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

Head to head
About

Smart Diary Edu

This app helps students manage their academic life by organizing schedules, tracking assignments, and monitoring grades. It offers tools for time management, goal setting, and note-taking, with features like customizable timetables and reminders.

Highlights
  • Add homework, tests, and notes
  • Manage weekly timetable
  • Track grades and set goals
  • Time management organizer
  • Task reminders and customization
  • Notes with text formatting
  • iCloud backup
Features
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Smart Diary Edu is dedicated to educational institutes, all the Premium features are included in the app. For personal use we suggest you to download the normal version of "Smart Diary - Student Planner" for a better experience. Smart Diary is a complete student planner / school diary, with this application you can: β€’ add homework, tests and free notes on the Diary β€’ manage your weekly timetable β€’ manage your grades, set goals β€’ use the Organizer, a tool that help you managing the time dedicated to tasks Here are all the functions. 1. Subjects and Timetable β€’ For every subject you can choose a color, add the Professor, and other notes β€’ Set the timetable selecting the subject and the lesson type. You can customize the timetable changing the maximum hours, the end of the week, set the hour in the 'hour:minute' format β€’ Multiple Timetables β€’ Print your weekly timetable 2. Tasks and Absences β€’ Mark a task as important or done, set the required time, set a reminder, associate an emoji β€’ View your tasks in different ways; classic diary with pages or list grouped by day β€’ Reorder the tasks to better organize the Diary, just tap and hold on a task β€’ Mark absences. Count absences by type and period β€’ Memos section 3. Time Management β€’ Organizer - a powerful but simple tool to schedule tasks, it allow you to specify the required time and schedule the task over multiple days. Calculation of the daily work, swipe and consult the days with the bar chart β€’ Time - a pure time management tool. Create work session with customized countdowns 4. Grades Management β€’ Multiple evaluation systems supported (numeric 0 - 10, alphabetical A - F, etc) β€’ Grades chart and filter by grade type / period β€’ Check your general average 5. Goals β€’ Set a grade as a goal, by subject and grade type β€’ Calculate the required grade to reach your goal or the sufficiency 6. Notes β€’ Dedicated editor to write notes β€’ Text formatting in bold, italic, highlighted β€’ History of the previous text reviews 7. General features and customization β€’ Set a reminder notification for tasks, you can select a rapid reminder or a specific date β€’ 3D Touch Shortcut by pressing deeply on the app icon β€’ Customize the app appearance with themes 8. Widget and backup β€’ Widget with tasks overview for the following day, timetable widget β€’ Data and Preferences Backup on iCloud 9. Apple Watch β€’ Add new tasks dictating in natural language β€’ View tasks and timetable β€’ Mark a task as done

About

The Clock School

Features
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The Clock School – Discover the Magic of Time Reading an analog clock is a timeless skill β€” and one that surprisingly many people never fully master. Whether you're picking it up for the first time, brushing up after years of digital-only clocks, or learning in a new language, The Clock School turns telling time into a rewarding, interactive experience. With three complementary game modes, three difficulty levels, and a clean, modern interface, The Clock School fits learners of every age and every stage. THREE WAYS TO LEARN Everyone learns differently, so The Clock School offers three game modes that reinforce time-reading skills from every angle: β€’ Multiple Choice – See a clock and choose the correct time from six options. Perfect for building recognition and confidence. β€’ Time Picker – Read the clock and dial in the exact hour and minute. Great for practicing precision. β€’ Interactive Hands – Read a written time and drag the hour and minute hands into place. A hands-on way to truly understand how a clock works. THREE DIFFICULTY LEVELS The Clock School grows with you: β€’ Easy – Quarter hours only (o'clock, quarter past, half past, quarter to). Ideal for beginners. β€’ Medium – Every five minutes. A solid step up. β€’ Hard – Any minute of the hour. For confident timekeepers who want a real challenge. Each level uses smart distractors and forgiving tolerances, so you're challenged without being frustrated. THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED β€’ Big, friendly clock faces with clear numerals β€’ Delightful sound effects and rewarding feedback β€’ Smooth animations and a calming animated background β€’ A bright, modern interface with a rounded, readable font β€’ No clutter β€” just tap, learn, and play 12-HOUR OR 24-HOUR CLOCK Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour formats at any time. Whether you use AM/PM or the full 24-hour day, The Clock School adapts to how you think about time. MULTIPLE LANGUAGES Enjoy the app in your native language. The Clock School is fully localized, so you can practice reading time in the language you're most comfortable with β€” or use it as a delightful way to reinforce vocabulary in a new one. WHO IT'S FOR The Clock School is a wonderful companion for: β€’ Anyone who wants to master the analog clock β€’ Students of all ages practicing at their own pace β€’ Language learners building time-related vocabulary β€’ Homeschoolers and classroom teachers β€’ Watch enthusiasts brushing up on the fundamentals β€’ Families learning together DISTRACTION-FREE β€’ No ads β€’ No noisy notifications β€’ No accounts to create β€’ Just focused, enjoyable learning UNIVERSAL APP Optimized for both iPhone and iPad, with layouts that look beautiful on any screen. Take it in the car, on a plane, or curl up with it on the couch. START THE ADVENTURE Time shapes our days, our plans, and our conversations. The Clock School makes learning to read it feel like a game rather than a lesson β€” one satisfying tap, drag, and correct answer at a time. Download The Clock School today and discover the magic of time.

Screenshots

Smart Diary Edu4 screens
The Clock School4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Clock School at Free against Smart Diary Edu's $2.99. Smart Diary Edu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

The Clock School is free to download; Smart Diary Edu costs $2.99 up front. The Clock School sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart Diary Edu asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
Smart Diary Edu versus The Clock School: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Diary EduThe Clock School
Price$2.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatteo D'IgnazioSebastian Strus

In-app purchases

None

Smart Diary Edu

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

The Clock School

One-time1
  • The Clock School Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Smart Diary Edu free?
Smart Diary Edu costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Clock School free?
The Clock School is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Diary Edu or The Clock School have ads?
Neither Smart Diary Edu nor The Clock School shows ads.

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