Comparison

Simple Clock vs TimeCanvas

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

Head to head
About

Simple Clock

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
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This clock is very easy to use, open it, put it on a good place, that's it. All you have to do is enjoy your study hours. Supports: # Basic time / date / week display # Countdown function # Timing function # Tomato timer # Multiple themes and fonts # Custom background image

About

TimeCanvas

Features
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Transform your clock into a work of art with TimeCanvas! We offer a new clock experience that adds color and style to your everyday life. Not only can it boost motivation in the office, but it can also highlight your brand by using your shop's logo as a background. Through clocks and calendars, you can showcase your style and attract attention from those around you. Why not make time special with TimeCanvas? Free Features: - Dynamic Art Canvas: Automatically generated art backgrounds to add a stylish touch to your room or shop - Background Image Customization: Set your favorite photos or brand logos as the background for a unique clock - Calendar Display: A convenient calendar feature to smoothly guide clients to their next appointment - Intuitive Layout: Automatically adjusts to the device's orientation, making time and date easily visible - Alarm & Chimes: Never forget important times! Set your favorite alarm sounds or chimes to support your daily routine - Enhanced Display: Even if the background is hard to see, the calendar will remain clearly visible - Parallax Effect: Tilt your device for a surprising and immersive art experience - Display Options: Switch between 24-hour and 12-hour formats, customizing the clock to your preference - Multi-Language Support: Switch the calendar display to your preferred language for better usability Paid Features: - Color Themes: Choose from multiple background color themes to match your interior or brand - Clock Designs: A variety of clock panel designs to perfectly match your brand or space Download TimeCanvas now and turn every day into a special time!

Screenshots

Simple Clock4 screens
TimeCanvas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TimeCanvas at none against Simple Clock's shown. TimeCanvas also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Simple Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Simple Clock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and TimeCanvas sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Clock ships an update fortnightly, TimeCanvas weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple Clock versus TimeCanvas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ClockTimeCanvas
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (297 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings297 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer乃君 黄Kazuhide Kito

Bugs and requests

Simple Clock

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Cannot exit timer mode
  • App unresponsive on some devices
  • Quit working correctly, stuck on military time
  • Cannot change clock design
  • Not compatible with iPhone
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  • Cannot restore purchases
  • Timer only 15 minutes in free version
  • App does not respond when operating from smartphone
  • Need to uninstall to delete timer
  • Custom image changes time number color to gray
  • App drains battery quickly

Requested features

17 requests
  • 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
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  • Add option to keep night mode setting
  • Add option to change date format
  • Add option to change text color and position
  • Add stopwatch functionality
  • Add simple white noise sounds
  • Add music to the app
  • Add a daily total time recording function
  • Add option to change AM/PM to 00:00 format
  • Add option to disable second display
  • Add vertical mode for phones
  • Add analog/flip clock styles
  • Allow restoring purchases

TimeCanvas

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Clock

One-time2
  • unlock all contents$0.99
  • Support Developer$1.99
2 purchases

TimeCanvas

One-time2
  • Premium color designs$0.29
  • Premium design package$0.99

Questions

Is Simple Clock free?
Simple Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeCanvas free?
TimeCanvas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Clock or TimeCanvas have ads?
Simple Clock shows ads; TimeCanvas does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Clock or TimeCanvas?
Simple Clock ships an update fortnightly, and TimeCanvas weekly. Most recently, Simple Clock was updated on October 12, 2026 and TimeCanvas on October 3, 2026.

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