Comparison

AClock vs Now

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

Head to head
About

AClock

This minimalist clock app offers a variety of display styles, including page-turning and classic digital. It includes a stopwatch, countdown timer, and Pomodoro timer, with customizable colors, fonts, and motivational slogans. The app also features a night mode for eye protection and is designed for extreme power saving.

Highlights
  • Page turning and classic digital clock displays
  • Built-in stopwatch and countdown timer
  • Pomodoro timer functionality
  • Countdown to specific dates
  • Customizable font, color, and background
  • Night mode for eye protection
Features
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AClock is a fully functional, minimalist design, extreme power saving, lightweight and efficient clock app. special function: 1. Switch between page turning clock and classic digital clock as you like 2. Built-in convenient stopwatch, countdown, Pomodoro 3. Display of countdown days and anniversaries to create your own personalized clock 4. Customize the font color and size, and customize the background color 5. Customize your inspirational slogan to encourage your dedicated self~ 6. Date, second, motivational slogan, custom display 7. Support night mode, more eye protection 8. Support 12-hour system and 24-hour system 9. Extremely power saving, all-round optimization, escort the power 10. Countdown to the exam

About

Now

Features
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Now shows you exactly one task at a time, so your ADHD brain never has to fight a wall of to-dos again. Now is free to download. Full access requires a Now Pro subscription: $29.99/year with a 7-day free trial, $4.99/month, or a $59.99 one-time lifetime unlock. Every feature described below and shown in the screenshots is included with Now Pro — no extra purchase needed. Optional cosmetic add-ons are sold separately as one-time purchases. INCLUDED WITH NOW PRO - One screen, one task, one visible time ring — no scrolling, no overwhelm, no decisions you don't have the bandwidth for right now. - The Stuck button with three real rescues: a 2-minute micro-timer to just start, tiny keyword-matched next steps, or a guilt-free swap to something easier. - Brain dump — type it or talk it out, and Now quietly turns the chaos into clean, doable task cards. - Mochi, your buddy who hatches, levels up, and evolves as you earn Sparks for every single win. Pet it, dress it, feed it — it never scolds, never guilts. - Zero guilt built in, anywhere. No red, no overdue, no missed. Streaks freeze instead of breaking, and unfinished tasks simply move aside at midnight. - The brain-type quiz (Diesel Engine, Time Traveler, Popcorn Brain, or Deep Diver) adapts your timers, notifications, and daily picks to match. - Gentle reminders that respect quiet hours, a Time Mirror that shows how long things really take, and Comfy, Balanced, or Turbo days that flex with your energy. - Moments to collect, daily quests, combo bonuses, lucky sparks, and a treasure chest of surprises. OPTIONAL ONE-TIME PURCHASES (sold separately, never required) - Extra buddy characters: Blaze ($2.99), Luna ($2.99), Nova ($4.99) - Spark packs: Spark Pouch 500 ($1.99), Spark Chest 1500 ($4.99). Sparks are always earned free by completing tasks — packs are just a shortcut. Now is a support tool for focus and daily structure — it does not diagnose, treat, or manage any medical condition. Prices are in USD and may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://61ffklb56je1kkdm9fhht-web.rork.live/terms Privacy Policy: https://61ffklb56je1kkdm9fhht-web.rork.live/privacy

Screenshots

AClock4 screens
Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AClock at none against Now's 8. AClock also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Now's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Now sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AClock versus Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAClockNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhengzhou Sibo Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.James Gray

In-app purchases

None

AClock

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Now

Subscriptions2
  • Now Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Now Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time6
  • Spark Pouch$1.99
  • Luna the Moon Bunny$2.99
  • Blaze the Fox$2.99
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  • Nova the Star Pup$4.99
  • Spark Chest$4.99
  • Now Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is AClock free?
AClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Now free?
Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AClock or Now have ads?
AClock shows ads; Now does not.

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