# Simple Clock vs MD Clock

The clearest difference is monetization model: Simple Clock at free with in-app purchases against MD Clock's subscription. Simple Clock also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). MD Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 297). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Clock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MD Clock sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Simple Clock against 4.6 for MD Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MD Clock has 6.6K ratings behind it against 297, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Simple Clock's written reviews are positive against 47% of MD Clock's.

Simple Clock ships an update fortnightly, MD Clock every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Clock | MD Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clock-study-with-me/id1462926848/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-clock-flip-clock/id1536358464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 297 | **6.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 20 MB | 384 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [乃君 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1337343608) | [MD Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438854445) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clock-study-with-me/id1462926848)

A straightforward digital clock designed for focus and study sessions. It offers a simple interface with essential timekeeping functions and customizable themes to enhance your work environment.

**Highlights:** Basic time, date, week display, Countdown timer, Timing function, Pomodoro timer, Multiple themes and fonts, Custom background image

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unlock all contents | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Developer | $1.99 | one-time |


### MD Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-clock-flip-clock/id1536358464)

A beautifully designed digital clock app offering a variety of themes and customization options. It supports dynamic widgets, StandBy mode, and multiple timers and alarms, enhancing your workspace and daily routines.

**Highlights:** 24 exquisite themes, Liquid Glass design adaptation, Customizable widgets, StandBy mode support, Multiple timers and alarms, Refined animation and sound effects

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MD Clock Premium (1 MONTH) | $0.99 | per month |
| MD Clock Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| MD Clock Premium (1 YEAR) | $4.49 | per year |
| MD Clock Premium | $4.49 | per year |
| MD Clock Premium | $4.49 | per year |
| MD Clock Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Black white & grey | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wood | $0.99 | one-time |
| AllTools | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Clocks | $5.99 | one-time |
| MD Clock Premium | $8.99 | one-time |
| MD Clock Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| MD Clock Premium | $12.99 | one-time |
| MD Clock Premium | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing designs
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Useful widget functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Majority of features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔋 Potential battery drain issues
- 📦 Limited free clock options

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not loading properly
- Clock time inaccuracies
- Subscription issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free clock designs
- Allow customization of widget backgrounds
- Implement multi-timezone support
- Integrate with Apple Music for alarm tones


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Clock free?

Simple Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MD Clock free?

MD Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Clock or MD Clock?

MD Clock is rated higher. Simple Clock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while MD Clock averages 4.6 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do Simple Clock or MD Clock have ads?

Simple Clock shows ads; MD Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Clock or MD Clock?

Simple Clock ships an update fortnightly, and MD Clock every 11 days. Most recently, Simple Clock was updated on September 23, 2026 and MD Clock on September 25, 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.*