# MD Clock vs DailyBean

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DailyBean at 86% against MD Clock's 47%. DailyBean also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). MD Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MD Clock sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and DailyBean sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DailyBean holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DailyBean has 71K ratings behind it against 6.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of MD Clock's written reviews are positive against 86% of DailyBean's.

MD Clock ships an update every 11 days, DailyBean weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MD Clock | DailyBean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-clock-flip-clock/id1536358464/reviews) | **[4.8 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailybean-simplest-journal/id1553223828/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.6K | **71K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 393 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438854445) | [BlueSignum Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553223830) |

## What reviewers say

### MD Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-clock-flip-clock/id1536358464)

A beautifully designed digital clock app offering a variety of themes and customization options. It supports dynamic widgets, StandBy mode, and multiple timers and alarms, enhancing your workspace and daily routines.

**Highlights:** 24 exquisite themes, Liquid Glass design adaptation, Customizable widgets, StandBy mode support, Multiple timers and alarms, Refined animation and sound effects

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MD Clock Premium (1 MONTH) | $0.99 | per month |
| MD Clock Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| MD Clock Premium (1 YEAR) | $4.49 | per year |
| MD Clock Premium | $4.49 | per year |
| MD Clock Premium | $4.49 | per year |
| MD Clock Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Black white & grey | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wood | $0.99 | one-time |
| AllTools | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Clocks | $5.99 | one-time |
| MD Clock Premium | $8.99 | one-time |
| MD Clock Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| MD Clock Premium | $12.99 | one-time |
| MD Clock Premium | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing designs
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Useful widget functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Majority of features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔋 Potential battery drain issues
- 📦 Limited free clock options

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not loading properly
- Clock time inaccuracies
- Subscription issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free clock designs
- Allow customization of widget backgrounds
- Implement multi-timezone support
- Integrate with Apple Music for alarm tones


### DailyBean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailybean-simplest-journal/id1553223828)

This app provides a simple and enjoyable way to log daily experiences and moods. Customize your journal with themes and icons, and gain insights into your patterns with analysis reports. Easily integrate health data and special moments.

**Highlights:** Record in seconds, Fully customizable icons and blocks, Decorate with themes, Personal analysis reports, Sync health data, Record special moments

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

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pass | $3.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Pass | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pass | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pass | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Pass | $19.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Pass | $19.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Pass (Limited) | $24.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Pass | $49.99 | per year |
| KittyBean | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cactus Bean | $0.99 | one-time |
| Planet Bean | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spring Picnic Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Leaves Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Moon Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Clovers | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Clovers | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700 Clovers | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great app for journaling and mood tracking
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing design
- 🕰️ Easy to use and quick to record daily entries
- 📊 Helpful data insights and analytics
- 🔒 Secure with password/fingerprint option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium subscription required for full features
- 🗓️ Limited data history without premium
- 🚫 Inability to customize/add new categories
- 📂 No option to export data
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality in journal entries

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes
- Issues with uploading photos after extended use

**Requested features**

- Ability to add custom categories and icons
- Option to record multiple moods per day
- Yearly/monthly review and analytics features
- Data export and backup functionality
- Text search within journal entries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MD Clock free?

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

### Is DailyBean free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MD Clock or DailyBean?

DailyBean is rated higher. MD Clock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while DailyBean averages 4.8 from 71K ratings.

### Do MD Clock or DailyBean have ads?

DailyBean shows ads; MD Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, MD Clock or DailyBean?

MD Clock ships an update every 11 days, and DailyBean weekly. Most recently, MD Clock was updated on October 28, 2026 and DailyBean on October 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.*