Comparison

Big Clock vs Flash Beacon

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

Head to head
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/

About

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

Screenshots

Big Clock4 screens
Flash Beacon4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Big Clock versus Flash Beacon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig ClockFlash Beacon
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin GhoriBojan Drenovac

In-app purchases

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
5 purchases

Flash Beacon

Subscriptions1
  • Beacon Pro$2.991 Month
One-time4
  • Signs Pack$0.99
  • Sports Pack$1.99
  • Seasonal Pack$2.99
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  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Big Clock free?
Big Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flash Beacon free?
Flash Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Big Clock or Flash Beacon have ads?
Big Clock shows ads; Flash Beacon does not.
Which is updated more often, Big Clock or Flash Beacon?
Big Clock ships an update every 3 months, and Flash Beacon every 3 months. Most recently, Big Clock was updated on September 16, 2026 and Flash Beacon on September 10, 2026.

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