# Clock+ vs The Matrix Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Clock+ at 4.5 against The Matrix Clock's 2.3. Clock+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1K vs 25). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clock+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Matrix Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clock+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clock+ has 1K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Clock+'s written reviews are positive against 37% of The Matrix Clock's.

Clock+ ships an update every 4 months, The Matrix Clock every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock+ | The Matrix Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-plus-digital-clock-and-alarm/id1570631401/reviews)** | [2.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-matrix-clock/id1597262305/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **45.8% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MARK MANSER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378563905) | [Goro Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/412448991) |

## What reviewers say

### Clock+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-plus-digital-clock-and-alarm/id1570631401)

This bedside clock app features large, easy-to-read digits and simple alarm controls. Customize your experience with various themes and wake-up sounds.

**Highlights:** Large digit display, Single tap alarm on/off, Double tap to snooze, Swipe to dim display, Customizable themes, Select wake-up alarm sound

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great clock
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Nighttime bedside clock

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm doesn't work
- 🐛 Alarm not reliable
- 🐛 Alarm sound issues
- 🐛 Alarm not going off
- 🐛 Alarm too quiet

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm not working
- Date stuck on wrong day
- Settings not saving
- Inconsistent behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Add weather information
- More alarm sound options
- Add snooze function
- Landscape mode
- Customizable colors and rotation


### The Matrix Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-matrix-clock/id1597262305)

Experience a visually stunning screen with cascading characters. Interact with the display to customize settings and optionally disable the clock. Enjoy a unique aesthetic for your device.

**Highlights:** Cascading character display, Interactive screen settings, Optional clock disable, Customizable text appearance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clock+ free?

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

### Is The Matrix Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clock+ or The Matrix Clock?

Clock+ is rated higher. Clock+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while The Matrix Clock averages 2.3 from 25 ratings.

### Do Clock+ or The Matrix Clock have ads?

The Matrix Clock shows ads; Clock+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clock+ or The Matrix Clock?

Clock+ ships an update every 4 months, and The Matrix Clock every 12 months. Most recently, Clock+ was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Matrix Clock on November 3, 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.*