Comparison

Sonic Master vs Desk Clock

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

Head to head
About

Sonic Master

Generate and export custom sound waves with various waveforms. This app also features tools to remove water and dust from your phone's speakers, a focus timer, music timer, nature sounds, and a decibel meter.

Highlights
  • Sound wave generator (1-20kHz)
  • Multiple waveform options
  • Audio file export
  • Water and dust removal for speakers
  • Focus timer (Pomodoro Technique)
  • Nature soundscapes
  • Decibel meter
Features
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Sonic Master has designed an exquisite sound wave generator that can produce sounds of specified frequencies. You can use your finger to slide up and down to control the frequency. You can also choose different waveforms such as sine wave, rectangular wave, triangle wave, and sawtooth wave. After tuned to a satisfactory sound wave, you can choose to export the audio file. 【Feature】: 1. Sound wave generator Produce sound with frequency of 1~20k Hz, support sine wave, rectangular wave, triangle wave, sawtooth wave, easy to operate. 2. Export sound waves You can select export duration, sound channel, sampling frequency, generate audio files and then export. 3. Drain Water in the mobile phone will affect the performance of the mobile phone and cause greater damage to the speakers. Sonic Master uses the principle of sonic vibration to shake out the water in the phone, and it can solve the trouble of water in the phone without disassembling the phone. 4. Dust removal The speaker of the mobile phone will absorb a lot of dust and iron powder, which will cause the speaker to have a small sound, and severely pop or even no sound. Sonic Master uses the principle of resonance to make the dust vibration away from the speaker, so as to achieve the effect of dust removal 5. Focus timer The Pomodoro Technique makes you more efficient, focus on 25 minutes, rest for 5 minutes, and combine work with rest 6. Music timer Music plays regularly to help you sleep well 7. Voice of Nature Selected high-definition sound of all things to create different natural time and space experience for you. Sound scenes include: forest, flowing water, distant mountains, forest breeze, night sea, snow-capped mountains, library, etc., calm your mind and body with nature 8. Decibel Meter Noise will damage your hearing unknowingly. The decibel meter can accurately measure the environmental noise and pay attention to noise pollution anytime and anywhere.

About

Desk Clock

This app offers a minimalist clock, a Pomodoro timer with ambient sounds, and a versatile timer for various tasks. It helps improve focus and productivity while also enhancing your device's desktop appearance with customizable themes.

Highlights
  • Minimalist clock display
  • Pomodoro focus timer with ambient sounds
  • Versatile general timer
  • Customizable themes and icons
  • Landscape and dark mode support
Features
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Desktop Clock is a desktop clock app designed for students and professionals. It provides three modes: Clock, Pomodoro, and Timer. It helps you focus and be more efficient, and also makes your phone's desktop more beautiful. #Who needs it? 1. Difficult to focus on your work or studies 2. Feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease 3. Looking to improve your productivity 4. Making phone's desktop more stylish #Key features: 1. Minimalist clock: No ads, no clutter, just a large, clear clock face that's easy to read. The minimalist clock face won't distract you from your work. 2. Pomodoro: Flexible settings for focus and break times, plus a selection of ambient sounds to help you get into the zone. 3. Timer: Simple, easy-to-use interface for timing workouts, cooking, or anything else you need to keep track of. 4. Customization options: Choose from a variety of themes, including landscape mode, dark mode, a variety of colorful themes and personalized icons. Get started today and see how Desk Clock can help you focus, be more productive, and make your phone's desktop more beautiful! #Payments and Renewal After confirming the purchase, your Apple account will be charged, and the subscription will be automatically renewed if you purchase a monthly or yearly subscription, your Apple account will be charged 24 hours before the expiration date, and the subscription cycle will be postponed to the next subscription cycle after the successful deduction of the charge. If you want to cancel the automatic subscription, please turn off the auto-renewal function 24 hours before the end of the current subscription cycle. You can cancel your subscription by going to "Settings" --> click "Apple ID", click "Subscribe" and select "Desktop Clock" to unsubscribe. If the recharge does not arrive, please send your Apple ID and debit voucher to dev@bapaws.com. Terms of Service: https://privacy.bapaws.com/calendar/terms.html. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.bapaws.com/calendar/privacy.html. #Contact us: If you have any suggestions, welcome to chat with us. E-mail: dev@bapaws.com

Screenshots

Sonic Master4 screens
Desk Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Desk Clock at none against Sonic Master's shown. Desk Clock also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Sonic Master's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Sonic Master sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Desk Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonic Master ships an update every 4 months, Desk Clock every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 14, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sonic Master versus Desk Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonic MasterDesk Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB23 MB
Age rating4++4
Developer东海 刘筱彤 余

Customer experience

Sonic Master

All ratings46 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Desk Clock

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sonic Master

One-time2
  • Pro Edition$1.99
  • Lifetime Pro Edition$3.99
2 purchases

Desk Clock

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is Sonic Master free?
Sonic Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Desk Clock free?
Desk Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sonic Master or Desk Clock have ads?
Sonic Master shows ads; Desk Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Sonic Master or Desk Clock?
Sonic Master ships an update every 4 months, and Desk Clock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sonic Master was updated on September 14, 2026 and Desk Clock on September 14, 2026.

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