Comparison

Calendar Clock vs Make Time App

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

Head to head
About

Calendar Clock

This app displays the current year, month, week, and time on a single screen with a clean design. It offers customizable theme colors and functions as a desk clock. The app disables device sleep mode while active.

Highlights
  • All-in-one screen display
  • Year, month, week, day, hour, minute, second
  • Switchable theme colors (dark, light, green, blue)
  • Disables device sleep mode
  • Acts as a desk clock
Features
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Time and date, beautifully together. Calendar Clock is a simple, elegant time-and-calendar app designed for iPhone and iPad. See the current time and the entire month at a glance, with a clean interface that stays out of your way. Features * Large digital clock — View the current system time clearly and instantly. * 24-hour or 12-hour format — Swipe across the clock to switch between 24-hour and AM/PM formats. * Monthly calendar — See the full month with the current year and month displayed above it. * Swipe through months — Swipe left or right on the calendar to move between months. * Today at a glance — Today's date is highlighted with a red circle. * Weekend highlighting — Saturdays and Sundays are displayed in red. * Multiple themes — Swipe up or down to change the screen theme. * Remembers your preferences — Your selected clock format and theme are preserved. * iPhone & iPad — Designed for both iPhone and iPad. Simple by design No complicated menus. No unnecessary controls. Just the time and the calendar, exactly when you need them. Calendar Clock — See time. See your day. Note that this application disables your device's sleep mode while running, so make sure you have enough battery life. *Important notice: Use the information recoded or functionality provided in / or generated with this application only as a rough indication, rough estimates or as a rough guide. Even though we do our best to provide you with confirmed information and tried-and-tested features, the accuracy and successful operation and performance of the application are NOT GUARANTEED by us. Users are strongly advised to confirm the information of their interest with other sources and not to ultimately rely on functionality and performance of this application. This application is provided “as is” and with all faults. You bear the risk of using it. We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of functions or the content of this application. By using this application you are agreeing to these terms. If you do not agree to these terms do not use this application.

About

Make Time App

This app helps you create more time for what truly matters by shifting your focus from endless to-dos to meaningful activities. It guides you through choosing a daily highlight, minimizing distractions, and reflecting on your day for a more joyful and focused experience.

Highlights
  • Choose a daily highlight
  • Tweak devices for laser focus
  • Use integrated Time Timer
  • Beat distraction tactics
  • Reflect on your day
  • Connect calendar
  • Daily reminders
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Do you ever look back and wonder: What did I really do today? Do you ever daydream about projects and activities you'll get to "someday"—but someday never comes? Make Time can help. Maybe you already tried a bunch of productivity apps. You got organized. You made lists. You looked for time-saving tricks and life hacks. Make Time is different. This app won't help you sort your to-dos or remind you of all the things you "should" be doing. Instead, Make Time will help you CREATE MORE TIME in your day for the things you really care about. Based on the popular Make Time book by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky, this app gives you a new approach to planning your day: - First, choose a single HIGHLIGHT to prioritize in your calendar. - Next, tweak your devices to stay LASER focused. - Finally, REFLECT on the day with a few simple notes. The Make Time app is your friendly guide to days that are slower, less distracted, and more joyful. Use your phone as a tool to help you focus—not as a source of endless distraction and stress. Start making time for what matters today. HIGHLIGHT - Make note of the one activity you want to prioritize today - Connect your calendar so you can find time for your Highlight - Set a custom daily reminder to set your Highlight LASER - Use the integrated Time Timer® to help you focus on your Highlight - Read tactics from the book about how to beat distraction REFLECT - Take a few notes on your day and improve your Make Time experience - See a visible record of whether you made time each day - Set a custom daily reminder to Reflect For more information about Make Time: maketime.blog

Screenshots

Calendar Clock4 screens
Make Time App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Make Time App at 69% against Calendar Clock's 0%. Make Time App also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 41 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Make Time App is free to download; Calendar Clock costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calendar Clock ships an update every 41 months, Make Time App every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Calendar Clock versus Make Time App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalendar ClockMake Time App
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews69.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSystemiko Inc.Make Time LLC

Customer experience

Calendar Clock

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Make Time App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral20.7%
Negative10.3%

In-app purchases

None

Calendar Clock

No in-app purchases

None

Make Time App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calendar Clock free?
Calendar Clock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Make Time App free?
Make Time App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calendar Clock or Make Time App have ads?
Neither Calendar Clock nor Make Time App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calendar Clock or Make Time App?
Calendar Clock ships an update every 41 months, and Make Time App every 7 months. Most recently, Calendar Clock was updated on September 10, 2026 and Make Time App on June 10, 2026.

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