Comparison

Simple Clock vs PlateMask

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

PlateMask

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アプリを起動すると、すぐにカメラが起動します。 愛車を撮影するだけで、SNS投稿やブログ素材で気になるナンバープレートを自動で隠します。 ※すべてのナンバープレートを正確に検出できるわけではありません。 ※撮影後、ランダムで広告が表示される場合があります。

Screenshots

Simple Clock4 screens
PlateMask1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlateMask at none against Simple Clock's 2. Simple Clock's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence and ads 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. PlateMask asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Clock ships an update fortnightly, PlateMask every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple Clock versus PlateMask: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ClockPlateMask
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (297 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings297 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer乃君 黄BitLink Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Clock

One-time2
  • unlock all contents$0.99
  • Support Developer$1.99
None

PlateMask

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Clock free?
Simple Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlateMask free?
PlateMask is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Clock or PlateMask have ads?
Both Simple Clock and PlateMask show ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Clock or PlateMask?
Simple Clock ships an update fortnightly, and PlateMask every 9 days. Most recently, Simple Clock was updated on September 23, 2026 and PlateMask on September 15, 2026.

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