# Desktop List vs Clock Pocket

The clearest difference is rating: Clock Pocket at 4.1 against Desktop List's 3.0. Clock Pocket also leads on ratings volume (42 vs 1). Desktop List's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desktop List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Clock Pocket sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clock Pocket holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clock Pocket has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Desktop List ships an update weekly, Clock Pocket fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desktop List | Clock Pocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-list/id1512924311/reviews) | **[4.1 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-pocketstandby-widget/id6446469093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 39 MB | 328 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓庆 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268921589) | [正峰 蒋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102407664) |

## What reviewers say

### Desktop List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-list/id1512924311)

Transform your mobile device by placing plans and lists directly onto your home screen or lock screen as dynamic wallpapers. Organize notes, photos, shortcuts, and track important dates and fitness goals with customizable widgets and live photo wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Dynamic lock screen wallpapers, Customizable desktop widgets, Note and to-do list creation, Photo frame widget, Quick start shortcuts, Countdown timer for important dates, Step tracking and cumulative days

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy member | $0.99 | one-time |


### Clock Pocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-pocketstandby-widget/id6446469093)

This app offers a creative and visually appealing way to display time with numerous customizable themes and practical tools. It includes widgets, a picture-in-picture feature, and a clean, ad-free interface. The app is designed for iOS 17's StandBy mode.

**Highlights:** 20+ customizable time themes, Habit Challenge, Stopwatch, Countdown, Floating Milliseconds, Nearly 100 matching widgets, Picture in Picture functionality, Ad-free interface, iOS 17 StandBy mode support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month Member | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Early Bird Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desktop List free?

Desktop List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Clock Pocket free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Desktop List or Clock Pocket?

Clock Pocket is rated higher. Desktop List averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Clock Pocket averages 4.1 from 42 ratings.

### Do Desktop List or Clock Pocket have ads?

Neither Desktop List nor Clock Pocket shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Desktop List or Clock Pocket?

Desktop List ships an update weekly, and Clock Pocket fortnightly. Most recently, Desktop List was updated on October 3, 2026 and Clock Pocket on October 13, 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.*