# SimpleClock vs CrownSide

The clearest difference is device support: SimpleClock at 3 against CrownSide's 1. SimpleClock also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). 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 CrownSide sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SimpleClock ships an update every 2 weeks, CrownSide every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleClock | CrownSide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleclock-good-for-studying/id1517303911/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reo Shigeno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788864693) | [Zhang Linghua](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681446318) |

## 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 |


### CrownSide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crownside/id6761770522)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Espresso | $0.99 | one-time |
| Short Latte | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tall Cappuccino | $4.99 | one-time |
| Venti Macchiato | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleClock free?

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

### Is CrownSide free?

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

### Do SimpleClock or CrownSide have ads?

Neither SimpleClock nor CrownSide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleClock or CrownSide?

SimpleClock ships an update every 2 weeks, and CrownSide every 10 days. Most recently, SimpleClock was updated on October 24, 2026 and CrownSide on October 25, 2026.

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