Comparison

Mini Clock vs Clock Widget

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mini Clock

Transform your device into a stylish desk clock and productive focus space. Offers multiple clock styles, a Pomodoro timer, to-do list integration, ambient sounds, and customizable widgets. Designed for work, study, and enhanced desk setups.

Highlights
  • 10 unique clock styles
  • Customizable Pomodoro timer
  • iOS Reminders integration
  • Ambient soundscapes
  • Home screen widgets
  • Landscape and iPad support
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a clean desk clock and focus space. Mini Clock combines 10 clock faces, a Pomodoro timer, to-dos, widgets, and white noise for study, work, and desk setups. ◆ 10 Clock Styles Wave pointer, digital, flip, LED, minimal, classic, retro, orbit, solar, and neon — each carefully designed for different moods and settings. Reverse clock mode lets time flow backward. ◆ Pomodoro Focus Timer Built-in Pomodoro timer with customizable work and break intervals. Get notified when each session ends to keep your rhythm going. ◆ To-Do Integration Reads directly from iOS Reminders. View and manage your tasks right on the clock face — no app switching, no interruptions. ◆ Ambient Sounds & Quotes Rain, white noise, and fireplace sounds create an immersive atmosphere. Enjoy typewriter-style quote displays in English and Chinese, or add your own custom quotes. ◆ Home Screen Widgets Multiple widget sizes automatically sync with your chosen clock style. See time and quotes at a glance on your Home Screen. ◆ Landscape & iPad Support Improved landscape and iPad layouts make the clock, to-dos, and quotes feel better on larger screens and desk setups. ◆ Three Theme Modes Default, to-do, and minimal themes — switch between them to match your workflow. ◆ Privacy First No account required. Your core data stays on your device. Reminders access is used only to display and manage your to-dos. ◆ One-Time Purchase Free to use with basic features. Remove ads or unlock all themes with a single purchase — no subscriptions, no hidden fees.

About

Clock Widget

Enhance your home screen with customizable clock widgets. Display current time, countdowns to special events, and a monthly calendar. Personalize backgrounds with photos, choose text colors, and add motivational quotes for a stylish and functional display.

Highlights
  • Flip clock display
  • Event countdowns
  • Monthly calendar view
  • Custom photo backgrounds
  • Adjustable text colors
  • Inspirational quotes
Features
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Bring your home screen to life with beautiful clock widgets! Add widgets for: 1. Current time with a stylish flip clock 2. Countdowns for birthdays, anniversaries, and events 3. Monthly calendar to quickly check dates Make your widgets uniquely yours: 1. Upload your favorite photos as backgrounds 2. Match text colors to your style 3. Add inspirational quotes or sayings Transform your home screen with style and function!

Screenshots

Mini Clock4 screens
Clock Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Clock Widget at 57% against Mini Clock's 0%. Clock Widget also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mini Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Clock Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clock Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clock Widget has 53 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Mini Clock's written reviews are positive against 57% of Clock Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini Clock ships an update every 2 months, Clock Widget fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mini Clock versus Clock Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini ClockClock Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings253 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB50 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer细清 陈旭 林

Customer experience

Mini Clock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Clock Widget

All ratings53 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mini Clock

One-time3
  • 移除广告$0.99
  • 解锁功能$1.99
  • 移除广告并解锁功能$2.99
1 purchases

Clock Widget

One-time1
  • VIP$2.99

Questions

Is Mini Clock free?
Mini Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clock Widget free?
Clock Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mini Clock or Clock Widget?
Clock Widget is rated higher. Mini Clock averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Clock Widget averages 4.6 from 53 ratings.
Do Mini Clock or Clock Widget have ads?
Both Mini Clock and Clock Widget show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mini Clock or Clock Widget?
Mini Clock ships an update every 2 months, and Clock Widget fortnightly. Most recently, Mini Clock was updated on October 17, 2026 and Clock Widget on October 24, 2026.

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