Comparison

Big Clock vs TimeCanvas

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Big Clock

Transform your iPhone into a stylish bedside clock with interactive widgets for your home screen, lock screen, and Dynamic Island. Enjoy customizable themes and essential information at a glance.

Highlights
  • Interactive iOS widgets
  • Stand-by mode widget
  • Dynamic Island support
  • Lock Screen widget with seconds
  • Transparent widget option
  • Full screen digital clock
  • Gradient themes
Features
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Turn Your iPhone into Big Clock. Simple and beautiful Digital clock designed for Table Stand. App includes Features: · iOS 26 Interactive Widget, Stand-by Widget · Dynamic Island. · LockScreen Widget with seconds. · Transparent WIdget. · Clock Widget with seconds . · Full Screen Digital Clock. · Beautiful Gradient Themes. · 24-12 hr Format. · Calendar View. and many other exciting features

About

TimeCanvas

Features
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Transform your clock into a work of art with TimeCanvas! We offer a new clock experience that adds color and style to your everyday life. Not only can it boost motivation in the office, but it can also highlight your brand by using your shop's logo as a background. Through clocks and calendars, you can showcase your style and attract attention from those around you. Why not make time special with TimeCanvas? Free Features: - Dynamic Art Canvas: Automatically generated art backgrounds to add a stylish touch to your room or shop - Background Image Customization: Set your favorite photos or brand logos as the background for a unique clock - Calendar Display: A convenient calendar feature to smoothly guide clients to their next appointment - Intuitive Layout: Automatically adjusts to the device's orientation, making time and date easily visible - Alarm & Chimes: Never forget important times! Set your favorite alarm sounds or chimes to support your daily routine - Enhanced Display: Even if the background is hard to see, the calendar will remain clearly visible - Parallax Effect: Tilt your device for a surprising and immersive art experience - Display Options: Switch between 24-hour and 12-hour formats, customizing the clock to your preference - Multi-Language Support: Switch the calendar display to your preferred language for better usability Paid Features: - Color Themes: Choose from multiple background color themes to match your interior or brand - Clock Designs: A variety of clock panel designs to perfectly match your brand or space Download TimeCanvas now and turn every day into a special time!

Screenshots

Big Clock4 screens
TimeCanvas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TimeCanvas at weekly against Big Clock's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Big Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TimeCanvas sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Clock ships an update every 4 weeks, TimeCanvas weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Big Clock versus TimeCanvas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig ClockTimeCanvas
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (700 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings700 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmit VermaKazuhide Kito

Bugs and requests

Big Clock

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

TimeCanvas

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Big Clock

One-time1
  • Big Clock Pro.$6.99
2 purchases

TimeCanvas

One-time2
  • Premium color designs$0.29
  • Premium design package$0.99

Questions

Is Big Clock free?
Big Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeCanvas free?
TimeCanvas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Big Clock or TimeCanvas have ads?
Neither Big Clock nor TimeCanvas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Big Clock or TimeCanvas?
Big Clock ships an update every 4 weeks, and TimeCanvas weekly. Most recently, Big Clock was updated on October 11, 2026 and TimeCanvas on October 3, 2026.

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