# Big Clock vs Digital Clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Digital Clock at 64% against Big Clock's 0%. Digital Clock also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (384 vs 4). Big Clock's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Big Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Digital Clock sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Digital Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digital Clock has 384 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Big Clock's written reviews are positive against 64% of Digital Clock's.

Big Clock ships an update every 3 months, Digital Clock every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Clock | Digital Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-clock-digital-display/id1553856417/reviews) | **[4.6 (384 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clock-night-stand-by/id1635836532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **384** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Ghori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639082610) | [Yury Vashchylau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742643706) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-clock-digital-display/id1553856417)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Big Digital Clock Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Big Digital Clock Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Big Digital Clock Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |


### Digital Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clock-night-stand-by/id1635836532)

Transform your device into a functional digital clock with a customizable display showing seconds, date, and battery. Enjoy features like adjustable brightness, a flashlight, and interactive widgets for quick time checks. It's designed for easy use as a bedside alarm and tabletop clock.

**Highlights:** Customizable clock face (seconds, date, battery, color), Portrait and Landscape orientation support, OLED display optimization, Adjustable brightness, Flip to Save Battery mode, Built-in flashlight, Interactive clock widgets

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REMOVE ADS: SPECIAL OFFER | $1.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS: SPECIAL OFFER | $2.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS: Clock Without Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS (Clock Without Ads) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Clock Without Ads  REMOVE ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS: Clock Without Ads | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Cool colors
- 👍 Simple to use
- 😍 Love the app
- 💡 Smart and helpful

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Limited appearance options
- ❓ Not an alarm clock
- 🤔 Complicated to use

**Requested features**

- More appearance and style options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Clock free?

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

### Is Digital Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Big Clock or Digital Clock?

Digital Clock is rated higher. Big Clock averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Digital Clock averages 4.6 from 384 ratings.

### Do Big Clock or Digital Clock have ads?

Both Big Clock and Digital Clock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Big Clock or Digital Clock?

Big Clock ships an update every 3 months, and Digital Clock every 2 months. Most recently, Big Clock was updated on October 24, 2026 and Digital Clock on October 24, 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.*