Comparison

Minimum Clock vs Big Clock

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

Head to head
About

Minimum Clock

This app offers a minimalist digital and analog clock with customizable features. Adjust size, switch between 12/24 hour formats, and select background colors. It includes a time signal with numerous tones and allows for date format changes.

Highlights
  • Digital and analog clock display
  • Adjustable clock size
  • 12/24 hour format switching
  • Customizable background colors
  • Hourly time signal with 78 tones
  • Date format customization
  • Screen rotation
Features
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A simple, no-frills digital and analog clock. The calm design is ideal for concentrating on study or work! Although simple, it has the minimum necessary functions. The clock face and analog clock can be moved with your finger. By pressing buttons such as "1X" and "2X", you can adjust the size of the letters. The analog clock can also be enlarged or reduced with two fingers. You can also switch between 12-hour and 24-hour displays. Touching a clock character or the analog clock switches to the setting mode. In setting mode, the date can be changed to various formats by touching it. In addition, a time signal can be sounded at 0 minutes of every hour, and there are 78 different tones to choose from. The screen can be rotated horizontally and vertically.  The background color can be selected from 10 different colors. It is also possible to choose between a digital clock and an analog clock.

About

Big Clock

This utility app displays the current day, time, and date in a large, full-screen digital format. It offers customization options for clock digit color and includes integrated alarm, timer, and stopwatch functionalities with advanced settings like repetition and lap tracking.

Highlights
  • Full-screen digital clock display
  • Customizable digit colors
  • Multiple alarm settings
  • Countdown timer
  • Stopwatch with lap feature
  • Display day and date
Features
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Big Clock: The Ultimate High-Visibility Digital Display. Never struggle to read the time again. Big Digital Clock transforms your entire screen into a massive, crystal-clear time hub. Whether you need a reliable bedside clock for your nightstand or a giant countdown timer for the gym, our app delivers maximum visibility with a minimalist touch. WHY USERS LOVE BIG CLOCK: The Biggest Display: A true full-screen experience designed for visibility from across the room. Aesthetic Themes: Personalize your display with vibrant neon colors and high-contrast glow effects. Precision Tools: Includes a high-contrast Stopwatch with Laps and a Countdown Timer for workouts or study sessions. Smart Nightstand Alarms: Set multiple alarms with custom snooze, repetition, and loud wake-up tones. KEY FEATURES: 12/24 Hour Toggle: Switch formats instantly to suit your preference. Full Customization: Use the professional color picker to match your room’s aesthetic. Stay Punctual: A simple, distraction-free interface that stays active while you work or sleep. Stay punctual with the most readable clock on the App Store. Download Big Digital Clock today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Minimum Clock4 screens
Big Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Minimum Clock at 4.3 against Big Clock's 3.3. Minimum Clock also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Big Clock's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Minimum Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Big Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Minimum Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minimum Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, Big Clock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Minimum Clock versus Big Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimum ClockBig Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMihoko ArakiKevin Ghori

Customer experience

Minimum Clock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Big Clock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Minimum Clock

One-time1
  • Minimum Clock with no ads$1.99
3 purchases

Big Clock

Subscriptions3
  • Big Digital Clock Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Big Digital Clock Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Big Digital Clock Yearly Plan$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Minimum Clock free?
Minimum Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Big Clock free?
Big Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minimum Clock or Big Clock?
Minimum Clock is rated higher. Minimum Clock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Big Clock averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Minimum Clock or Big Clock have ads?
Both Minimum Clock and Big Clock show ads.
Which is updated more often, Minimum Clock or Big Clock?
Minimum Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Big Clock every 3 months. Most recently, Minimum Clock was updated on September 19, 2026 and Big Clock on September 16, 2026.

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