# SimpleClock vs Clock Pocket

The clearest difference is rating: SimpleClock at 5.0 against Clock Pocket's 4.1. SimpleClock also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Clock Pocket's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleClock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases 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.

SimpleClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clock Pocket has 42 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SimpleClock's written reviews are positive against 78% of Clock Pocket's.

SimpleClock ships an update every 2 weeks, Clock Pocket fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleClock | Clock Pocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleclock-good-for-studying/id1517303911/reviews)** | [4.1 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-pocketstandby-widget/id6446469093/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 78.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 11 MB | 328 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reo Shigeno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788864693) | [正峰 蒋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102407664) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleclock-good-for-studying/id1517303911)

A customizable clock app designed for studying, offering a clean interface with no ads or charges. Personalize the background, font, and text color, and utilize built-in stopwatch and timer functions. Widgets are now available for enhanced convenience.

**Highlights:** Customizable clock appearance, No ads or charges, Stopwatch function, Timer function, Widget support, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cheer for the developer | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cheer for the developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cheer for the developer | $5.99 | 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 SimpleClock free?

SimpleClock 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, SimpleClock or Clock Pocket?

SimpleClock is rated higher. SimpleClock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Clock Pocket averages 4.1 from 42 ratings.

### Do SimpleClock or Clock Pocket have ads?

Neither SimpleClock nor Clock Pocket shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleClock or Clock Pocket?

SimpleClock ships an update every 2 weeks, and Clock Pocket fortnightly. Most recently, SimpleClock was updated on October 17, 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.*