Comparison

Analog Clock Face vs Notepad

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

Head to head
About

Analog Clock Face

This application provides a beautiful analog clock experience for your Apple devices. It functions as a desk clock, offering a visually appealing timepiece for your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Highlights
  • Analog clock display
  • Desk clock functionality
  • iPhone compatibility
  • iPad compatibility
  • macOS compatibility
Features
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A beautiful new analog clock app for iPhone, iPad & macOS.

About

Notepad

Features
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Elevate your coding and writing workflow. Your iPad, iPhone, and Mac are incredibly powerful tools. Notepad: HTML, SVG & JSON is here to make them even better. Designed to fit perfectly into your daily routine, this app provides a beautifully simple and professional way to handle your code and text files. With our latest update, taking advantage of the larger screens on your iPad and Mac has never been easier thanks to the new Live Preview panel. You do not need any special software to start a new project; simply type your code and save the file with the exact extension you need, like .html. Whether you are making a quick update on your iPhone or building a complete webpage on your Mac, you can enjoy a seamless and productive experience. Because it works perfectly with iCloud, your newly created files and progress are always at hand across all your devices. Oh, and you can also just use it to type up some quick notes, save them as a PDF, or print them. After all, it is a notepad app! Why it enhances your workflow: • Live Code Preview (iPad & Mac): Watch your work come to life instantly as you type. The new preview panel supports HTML, SVG, Markdown, CSS, JSON, CSV/TSV, XML, and RTF. (Note: Mermaid and LaTeX previews are also supported and work best with an active internet connection). • Smart Preview Toggle: Keep your workspace exactly how you like it. Turn the preview on or off, and the app will remember your choice for each specific file. • Create Any File: Start from scratch without heavy software. Just write your text and save your file with the exact extension you need (like .html, .svg, or .json). • Always in Sync: Save your new files to iCloud and your work will instantly update across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Your documents are always right where you need them. • Seamless Editing: Effortlessly open your files directly from your folders. • Direct Saving: Save your brilliant work right back to the original file in just one tap. • Helpful Details: Keep track of your progress with live line and character counts. • Comfortable View: Easily zoom in and out to find the perfect text size for reading on any screen. • Share and Print: Quickly export your documents as a PDF or print them directly. (Because sometimes you just need to print your grocery list—it is a notepad, after all!) • Universal Workspace: A smooth and familiar experience across all your Apple devices.

Screenshots

Analog Clock Face1 screens
Notepad3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Analog Clock Face at Free against Notepad's $1.99. Analog Clock Face also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). Notepad's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 37 months) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). On 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

Analog Clock Face is free to download; Notepad costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Analog Clock Face ships an update every 37 months, Notepad every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Analog Clock Face versus Notepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnalog Clock FaceNotepad
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (892 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings892 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank—#141 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLasmit TLB LtdRafael Battaglini Camargo

Bugs and requests

Analog Clock Face

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Excessive review prompts appearing within minutes of installation
  • Missing proximity sensor mode for covered displays

Requested features

8 requests
  • Hide or toggle second hand option
  • Multiple clock face designs
  • Color customization (various color schemes)
  • Built-in alarm functionality
  • Proximity/motion sensor mode for pocket/case use
Show 3 more
  • iPhone compatibility
  • Adjustable brightness levels
  • More digit markings on clock face

Notepad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Analog Clock Face

No in-app purchases

None

Notepad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Analog Clock Face free?
Analog Clock Face is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notepad free?
Notepad costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Analog Clock Face or Notepad have ads?
Neither Analog Clock Face nor Notepad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Analog Clock Face or Notepad?
Analog Clock Face ships an update every 37 months, and Notepad every 3 days. Most recently, Analog Clock Face was updated on October 27, 2026 and Notepad on October 28, 2026.

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