# Simple Clock vs Clock+

The clearest difference is ads: Clock+ at none against Simple Clock's shown. Clock+ also leads on ratings volume (998 vs 297). Simple Clock's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 45%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Clock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Clock+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.5 for Clock+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 297 and 998 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Simple Clock's written reviews are positive against 45% of Clock+'s.

Simple Clock ships an update fortnightly, Clock+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Clock | Clock+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clock-study-with-me/id1462926848/reviews) | [4.5 (998 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-plus-digital-clock-and-alarm/id1570631401/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 297 | **998** |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 45.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [乃君 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1337343608) | [MARK MANSER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378563905) |

## 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simplicity and ease of use
- 🌟 Good for study focus
- 🖼️ Customizable backgrounds/fonts
- ✨ Minimalist design
- 🚫 Ad-free (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features require payment
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate/find options
- ⏳ Limited timer duration (free version)
- 📱 Some users report unresponsiveness
- 💸 Paid features should be free

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot exit timer mode
- App unresponsive on some devices
- Quit working correctly, stuck on military time
- Cannot change clock design
- Not compatible with iPhone

**Requested features**

- Add alarm function
- Allow setting custom wallpaper and adjusting its size/position
- Add option to change font color with custom images
- Add a countdown feature
- Add PiP mode for iPad


### Clock+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-plus-digital-clock-and-alarm/id1570631401)

This bedside clock app features large, easy-to-read digits and simple alarm controls. Customize your experience with various themes and wake-up sounds.

**Highlights:** Large digit display, Single tap alarm on/off, Double tap to snooze, Swipe to dim display, Customizable themes, Select wake-up alarm sound

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great clock
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Nighttime bedside clock

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm doesn't work
- 🐛 Alarm not reliable
- 🐛 Alarm sound issues
- 🐛 Alarm not going off
- 🐛 Alarm too quiet

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm not working
- Date stuck on wrong day
- Settings not saving
- Inconsistent behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Add weather information
- More alarm sound options
- Add snooze function
- Landscape mode
- Customizable colors and rotation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Clock free?

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

### Is Clock+ free?

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

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

Simple Clock and Clock+ are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 297 and 998 ratings respectively.

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

Simple Clock shows ads; Clock+ does not.

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

Simple Clock ships an update fortnightly, and Clock+ every 4 months. Most recently, Simple Clock was updated on October 16, 2026 and Clock+ on October 17, 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.*