# Big Clock vs TickClock

The clearest difference is rating: TickClock at 4.6 against Big Clock's 4.0. TickClock also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 68%). Big Clock's advantage is ratings volume (719 vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Big Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TickClock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TickClock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Clock has 719 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Big Clock's written reviews are positive against 92% of TickClock's.

Big Clock ships an update every 4 weeks, TickClock fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Clock | TickClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (719 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-clock-pro-time-widgets/id1495547377/reviews) | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickclock-widget-flipclock/id1632785284/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **719** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **92.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) | [亭 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570848574) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-clock-pro-time-widgets/id1495547377)

Transform your iPhone into a stylish bedside clock with interactive widgets and a full-screen digital display. Customize with beautiful gradient themes and enjoy features like Dynamic Island integration and a calendar view.

**Highlights:** Interactive iOS widgets, Stand-by mode widget, Dynamic Island support, Lock screen widget with seconds, Full-screen digital clock, Gradient themes, Calendar view

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Big Clock Pro. | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great clock for nightstand or widget
- 👍 Stylish and complements iOS 26
- 👍 Useful seconds display
- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 👍 Good for presentations and visibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget doesn't handle daylight saving changes
- 🐛 Widget doesn't always display time correctly
- 🐛 Constant review pop-ups blocking the clock
- 🐛 Occasional time freezing or display issues
- 🔋 Clock goes to sleep when phone does

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating time correctly
- Inconsistent time display between app and widget
- Review pop-ups blocking clock functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize font, size, and appearance
- Option to disable seconds display
- Landscape mode support
- More color/theme options
- Ability to tap widget to access settings


### TickClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickclock-widget-flipclock/id1632785284)

This app offers a customizable digital clock widget with various themes and adjustable display options. It includes a Pomodoro timer and allows for size and brightness adjustments. Unlock all features with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Customizable clock themes, Adjustable time display (seconds, 12/24hr), Expandable and resizable widget, Brightness adjustment, Pomodoro timer functionality, Portrait and landscape orientation support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mounthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Clock free?

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

### Is TickClock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Big Clock or TickClock?

TickClock is rated higher. Big Clock averages 4.0 out of 5 from 719 ratings, while TickClock averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Big Clock or TickClock have ads?

Neither Big Clock nor TickClock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Big Clock or TickClock?

Big Clock ships an update every 4 weeks, and TickClock fortnightly. Most recently, Big Clock was updated on November 3, 2026 and TickClock on November 3, 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.*