Desk Clock Display vs Big Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Desk Clock Display
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.
- Always-on display
- Customizable clock faces
- Countdown timers up to 24 hours
- Pomodoro Technique timer
- Adjustable brightness
- Date display toggle
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With Desk Clock Display you can turn your iPhone and iPad into a real watch. Simple. Clean. Convenient. ALWAYS ON DISPLAY Even if your iPhone or iPad has auto-dimm function, the Desk Clock Display app will always stay ON. Quickly change Brightness to max or min if needed. CLOCK Use it as a standby desk clock during the day or at night. TIMER* Set any Countdown timers up to 24 hours. POMODORO* Improve your time management using Pomodoro Technique: 25 minutes of concentration, 5 or 10 minutes to take a rest. CUSTOMIZATION* • Change color. • Change the format. • Display or hide the date. • Instantly change brightness. * - Upgrade to Pro Version in order to unlock all functions.
Big Clock
This utility app displays the current day, time, and date in a large, full-screen digital format. It offers customization options for clock digit color and includes integrated alarm, timer, and stopwatch functionalities with advanced settings like repetition and lap tracking.
- Full-screen digital clock display
- Customizable digit colors
- Multiple alarm settings
- Countdown timer
- Stopwatch with lap feature
- Display day and date
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Big Clock: The Ultimate High-Visibility Digital Display. Never struggle to read the time again. Big Digital Clock transforms your entire screen into a massive, crystal-clear time hub. Whether you need a reliable bedside clock for your nightstand or a giant countdown timer for the gym, our app delivers maximum visibility with a minimalist touch. WHY USERS LOVE BIG CLOCK: The Biggest Display: A true full-screen experience designed for visibility from across the room. Aesthetic Themes: Personalize your display with vibrant neon colors and high-contrast glow effects. Precision Tools: Includes a high-contrast Stopwatch with Laps and a Countdown Timer for workouts or study sessions. Smart Nightstand Alarms: Set multiple alarms with custom snooze, repetition, and loud wake-up tones. KEY FEATURES: 12/24 Hour Toggle: Switch formats instantly to suit your preference. Full Customization: Use the professional color picker to match your room’s aesthetic. Stay Punctual: A simple, distraction-free interface that stays active while you work or sleep. Stay punctual with the most readable clock on the App Store. Download Big Digital Clock today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Desk Clock Display at 4.5 against Big Clock's 3.3. Desk Clock Display also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). Big Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Desk Clock Display sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Big Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Desk Clock Display holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desk Clock Display has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
Desk Clock Display ships an update every 15 months, Big Clock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Desk Clock Display | Big Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (24 ratings) — better | 3.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladislav Kovalyov | Kevin Ghori |
Customer experience
Desk Clock Display
Big Clock
In-app purchases
Desk Clock Display
- Pro Version$0.99
Big Clock
- Big Digital Clock Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
- Big Digital Clock Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
- Big Digital Clock Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
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