# OffScreen vs iClock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iClock at 100% against OffScreen's 41%. iClock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). OffScreen's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OffScreen sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

iClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OffScreen has 2.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of OffScreen's written reviews are positive against 100% of iClock's.

OffScreen ships an update every 3 weeks, iClock every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OffScreen | iClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offscreen-screen-time-control/id1474340105/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclock-flip-clock/id1512406024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438854445) | [Guoqiang Pang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002889249) |

## What reviewers say

### OffScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offscreen-screen-time-control/id1474340105)

This app helps you monitor your phone usage and improve focus. It offers tools to track screen time, set goals, and block distracting apps. Utilize various focus modes and digital detox challenges to break unhealthy habits and enhance productivity.

**Highlights:** Screen time tracking and goal setting, App blocking for social media, Multiple focus modes (Pomodoro, countdown), Digital detox challenges, HealthKit integration for sleep data, Customizable watch face data display

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OffScreen Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| OffScreen Pro | $4.49 | per year |
| OffScreen Pro | $4.49 | per year |
| OffScreen Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| OffScreen Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Helps reduce screen time
- 🚀 Detailed usage statistics
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Affordable pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate screen time tracking
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking
- 🔒 Suspicious data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Off-time schedules randomly deleting
- App crashing or not opening
- Inconsistent screen time data
- Inability to select apps to block

**Requested features**

- Ability to exclude certain apps from tracking
- More customization options for off-time schedules
- Integration with Apple's built-in Screen Time
- Option to pause tracking during specific activities
- Weekly/monthly goal setting and reporting


### iClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclock-flip-clock/id1512406024)

This application provides a visually appealing and functional desktop clock with a unique flip animation. It offers customizable display settings, alarm clock functionality, and motivational quotes to help users stay focused and present.

**Highlights:** Flip animation display, Customizable themes and colors, Alarm clock with music options, Motivational quotes, White noise generator, Flashlight function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OffScreen free?

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

### Is iClock free?

iClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OffScreen or iClock?

iClock is rated higher. OffScreen averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while iClock averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do OffScreen or iClock have ads?

Neither OffScreen nor iClock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OffScreen or iClock?

OffScreen ships an update every 3 weeks, and iClock every 6 days. Most recently, OffScreen was updated on October 17, 2026 and iClock on October 14, 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.*