# Digital Clock vs The Matrix Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Digital Clock at 4.4 against The Matrix Clock's 2.3. Digital Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). The Matrix Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digital Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Matrix Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Digital Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digital Clock has 1.3K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Digital Clock's written reviews are positive against 37% of The Matrix Clock's.

Digital Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, The Matrix Clock every 12 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digital Clock | The Matrix Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clock-bedside-widget/id1505334122/reviews)** | [2.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-matrix-clock/id1597262305/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **51.1% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Goro Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/412448991) |

## What reviewers say

### Digital Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clock-bedside-widget/id1505334122)

This app provides a clear and attractive LED digital clock display. It's ideal for use on a nightstand or desk, offering customizable options for time format and visibility of weekdays and dates.

**Highlights:** Beautiful LED digital display, 12/24 hour mode switching, Show/hide weekdays, Show/hide date

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean design
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Potential for customization (font, background)
- 👍 Useful for specific use cases (e.g., pool clock)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Time display issues (24-hour format, incorrect time)
- 💰 Paid features that should be free (color customization)
- 🐛 Widget issues (only shows military time)
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features (alarms, weather)

**Reported bugs**

- Time display issues
- Widget only shows military time
- Inconsistent behavior with background images

**Requested features**

- Add alarm functionality
- Improve widget customization options
- Allow changing time format (12-hour vs. 24-hour)
- Introduce more free customization options
- Add weather information display


### The Matrix Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-matrix-clock/id1597262305)

Experience a visually stunning screen with cascading characters. Interact with the display to customize settings and optionally disable the clock. Enjoy a unique aesthetic for your device.

**Highlights:** Cascading character display, Interactive screen settings, Optional clock disable, Customizable text appearance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digital Clock free?

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

### Is The Matrix Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Digital Clock or The Matrix Clock?

Digital Clock is rated higher. Digital Clock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while The Matrix Clock averages 2.3 from 25 ratings.

### Do Digital Clock or The Matrix Clock have ads?

The Matrix Clock shows ads; Digital Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Digital Clock or The Matrix Clock?

Digital Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Matrix Clock every 12 months. Most recently, Digital Clock was updated on September 29, 2026 and The Matrix Clock on September 29, 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.*