Comparison

Clock vs Digital Clock

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

Head to head
About

Clock

This app offers a selection of simple clock styles, including flip and digital designs. Users can customize various options for each clock type. It is compatible with iOS 13 and later devices.

Highlights
  • Flip clock style
  • Digital clock style
  • Customization options
  • iOS 13 support
Features
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The Clocks of simplicity. Clock Types • Flip clock • Digital clock • Detailed options for customizing each clock iOS 13 Support

About

Digital Clock

Transform your device into a retro LED digital clock with a dot matrix design. Offers multiple time formats, vibrant color options, and a full-screen display. Ideal for bedside tables, desks, or any space needing an elegant timepiece.

Highlights
  • Authentic dot matrix design
  • Multiple time formats (12/24 hr, seconds on/off)
  • 6 vibrant LED color options
  • Full-screen display
  • Optimized for all iPhones and iPads
  • Simple tap-to-access settings
Features
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a stunning retro LED display with this beautifully crafted digital clock app. Experience Nostalgic Digital Beauty Relive the classic era of LED displays with our authentic dot matrix design. Each number is rendered using hundreds of individual glowing dots, creating that iconic retro aesthetic that defined the digital age. Perfect for Any Space Whether it's your bedside table, kitchen counter, or office desk, this full-screen clock turns your iPhone or iPad into an elegant timepiece that's both functional and decorative. Features: Multiple Time Formats - Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour display - Toggle seconds on/off (HH:MM:SS or HH:MM) Beautiful Color Options - Choose from 6 vibrant LED colors: Yellow, Green, Cyan, Orange, Red, and Purple - Each color captures the authentic glow of classic LED displays Optimized for All iPhones and iPads - Automatically adjusts dot size for perfect viewing on iPad Mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro - Crisp, clear display in both portrait and landscape orientations Simple Controls - Tap anywhere on the screen to access settings - Clean, intuitive interface that doesn't distract from the clock - Settings panel matches the retro dot matrix aesthetic Perfect for Any Time - Full-screen display with hidden status bar for distraction-free viewing - Ideal as a bedside clock, desk accessory, or ambient display - Low power consumption for extended use Why You'll Love It: The carefully crafted dot matrix rendering creates an authentic retro experience that's both nostalgic and modern. Each glowing dot is perfectly sized and spaced to recreate the classic LED displays you remember, while taking advantage of your iPad's beautiful screen. Transform your iPad into a piece of retro-futuristic art that tells time beautifully. Download Digital Clock - LED Retro today and bring the golden age of digital displays to your space.

Screenshots

Clock4 screens
Digital Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Digital Clock at none against Clock's 1. Digital Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 22 months). Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Digital Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Clock against 4.9 for Digital Clock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clock ships an update every 22 months, Digital Clock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Clock versus Digital Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockDigital Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiyeon LeeSeungJun Lee

Customer experience

Clock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Digital Clock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Clock

One-time1
  • Remove Ads, All watch skin$0.99
None

Digital Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clock free?
Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digital Clock free?
Digital Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clock or Digital Clock?
Clock is rated higher. Clock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Digital Clock averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Clock or Digital Clock have ads?
Clock shows ads; Digital Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Clock or Digital Clock?
Clock ships an update every 22 months, and Digital Clock every 5 days. Most recently, Clock was updated on October 21, 2026 and Digital Clock on October 24, 2026.

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