# Desk Clock Display vs Digital Clock

Desk Clock Display and Digital Clock both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Digital Clock's written reviews are positive against 0% of Desk Clock Display's. Digital Clock also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (153 vs 24). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desk Clock Display sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Digital Clock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 Desk Clock Display against 4.4 for Digital Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digital Clock has 153 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Desk Clock Display's written reviews are positive against 65% of Digital Clock's.

Desk Clock Display ships an update every 15 months, Digital Clock every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desk Clock Display | Digital Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desk-clock-display/id1481030550/reviews)** | [4.4 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clock-big-led/id1535205851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **153** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **65.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladislav Kovalyov](https://appshunter.io/developer/718333197) | [Edwin Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530170225) |

## What reviewers say

### Desk Clock Display

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desk-clock-display/id1481030550)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a functional desk clock with an always-on display. Features include customizable clock faces, timers, and Pomodoro sessions. An upgrade unlocks all features.

**Highlights:** Always-on display, Customizable clock faces, Countdown timers up to 24 hours, Pomodoro Technique timer, Adjustable brightness, Date display toggle

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Digital Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clock-big-led/id1535205851)

Transform your device into a stylish digital clock with a customizable LED display. Choose from various time formats, colors, and fonts. Includes white noise for focus or sleep and an alarm function.

**Highlights:** Customizable LED display, 12/24 hour mode, Show/hide date, Font and color selection, White noise generator, Alarm function

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Trials | $12.99 | per year |
| Clock Font | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clock Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Features | $24.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and simple design
- 🎨 Customizable colors and display options
- 💡 Useful night light/bedside clock functionality
- 📱 Easy to set up and use
- 🌙 Soft, non-intrusive display for nighttime

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Annoying sound when seconds change
- 🚫 Cannot be placed on home screen
- 💸 Paid features required for full functionality
- ⚪ Bright white status/navigation bar at bottom is intrusive
- 🔆 No in-app brightness control (must use phone settings)

**Reported bugs**

- App display cuts off numbers on iPad Pro (resolved in v15.1)
- App times out with phone's auto-lock feature
- Date format inconsistency (TUE, 29 NOV vs TUE, NOV 29)
- Reminder feature unclear/non-functional as alarm

**Requested features**

- Alarm functionality (not just reminders)
- In-app brightness adjustment without leaving app
- Eliminate or dim the white navigation bar at bottom
- Full-screen mode to hide status bar and home indicator
- Easy landscape/portrait orientation toggle within app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desk Clock Display free?

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

### Is Digital Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Desk Clock Display or Digital Clock?

Desk Clock Display is rated higher. Desk Clock Display averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Digital Clock averages 4.4 from 153 ratings.

### Do Desk Clock Display or Digital Clock have ads?

Both Desk Clock Display and Digital Clock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Desk Clock Display or Digital Clock?

Desk Clock Display ships an update every 15 months, and Digital Clock every 6 weeks. Most recently, Desk Clock Display was updated on September 8, 2026 and Digital Clock on September 22, 2026.

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