Big Clock vs Flash Beacon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Full-screen digital clock display
- Customizable digit colors
- Multiple alarm settings
- Countdown timer
- Stopwatch with lap feature
- Display day and date
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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/
Flash Beacon
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Meet Flash Beacon — a simple utility for finding someone more easily in crowded places. Flash Beacon helps two users connect with a session code, then use visual signals, camera HUD guidance, and map support to spot each other more easily at festivals, concerts, clubs, outdoor events, and other crowded places. How it works: 1. Choose a color and icon 2. The host creates a session and shares the 6-digit code 3. The guest joins with the code 4. Use HUD Beacon and Map to help find the paired user 5. Use Flash Beacon as a bright visual signal when you are close Key features: Session code pairing: connect two users without an account HUD Beacon: camera HUD guidance for finding your paired user Map support: view paired-user location guidance Flash Beacon: use your screen as a bright visual beacon Color and icon customization: make yourself easier to recognize Simple, fast UI: built for quick use when you are on the move In-app purchases: Flash Beacon includes optional one-time icon pack purchases and an optional Beacon Pro monthly subscription. Beacon Pro lets the host create sessions, use HUD Beacon, use Map support, and access all icon packs while active. Only the host needs Beacon Pro to create a session. The guest can join with the session code. Important: GPS and direction guidance are approximate, especially indoors, in dense crowds, or at very close range. Results may vary depending on device sensors and location accuracy. Powered by Lighthouse Studios. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lighthousestudiosapp.github.io/flashbeacon-legal/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Flash Beacon at none against Big Clock's shown. Flash Beacon also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Big Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Flash Beacon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Clock | Flash Beacon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Ghori | Bojan Drenovac |
In-app purchases
Big Clock
- Big Digital Clock Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
- Big Digital Clock Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
- Big Digital Clock Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
Flash Beacon
- Beacon Pro$2.991 Month
- Signs Pack$0.99
- Sports Pack$1.99
- Seasonal Pack$2.99
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- Premium$3.99
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