# Date Today vs The Analog Clock

The clearest difference is price: The Analog Clock at Free against Date Today's $1.99. The Analog Clock also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 89). Date Today's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

The Analog Clock is free to download; Date Today costs $1.99 up front. The Analog Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Date Today asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Analog Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Analog Clock has 2.3K ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Date Today's written reviews are positive against 55% of The Analog Clock's.

Date Today ships an update weekly, The Analog Clock every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Date Today | The Analog Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-today/id1523093827/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-analog-clock/id1611896379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 89 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% of reviews | **55.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 232 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Van Damme](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043724055) | [Vida Apps Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580682451) |

## What reviewers say

### Date Today

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-today/id1523093827)

Display the current date and time on your home screen with customizable widgets. Personalize themes, colors, fonts, and backgrounds to match your style. Access your default calendar app with a single tap.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Color and theme personalization, Font family selection, Background image option, Light and Dark Mode support, Multiple widget sizes, Direct access to calendar app

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Analog Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-analog-clock/id1611896379)

This app displays a customizable analog clock on your entire screen. Personalize background and theme colors, and choose between numbers or Roman numerals for the dial. A premium plan unlocks all designs and advanced customization options.

**Highlights:** Full-screen analog clock display, Ad-free clock viewing, Landscape orientation support, Customizable background and theme colors, Choice of number or Roman numeral dial, Access to all designs with Premium Plan

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🕰️ Helpful for timing activities
- 💡 Customizable background color
- 🕰️ Good visual representation of time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙅‍♀️ Lack of alarm/timer features
- 🤖 Excessive ads and tracking
- 🔍 Difficulty changing clock appearance
- 🕰️ Inaccurate time display

**Reported bugs**

- Clock time not displaying correctly
- Ads interfering with other app functions

**Requested features**

- Add alarm and timer functions
- Reduce ads and tracking
- Allow more customization options
- Improve time accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Date Today free?

Date Today costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Analog Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Date Today or The Analog Clock?

The Analog Clock is rated higher. Date Today averages 3.8 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while The Analog Clock averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Date Today or The Analog Clock have ads?

The Analog Clock shows ads; Date Today does not.

### Which is updated more often, Date Today or The Analog Clock?

Date Today ships an update weekly, and The Analog Clock every 8 months. Most recently, Date Today was updated on October 19, 2026 and The Analog Clock on October 19, 2026.

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