Comparison

Pre vs QuietClock

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

Head to head

Pre

Frequently used timers list

Elegant. Configurable.

Free

🔧 Utilities

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About

Pre

Features

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This is a timer that you can register some frequently used times in advance. It will notify you of the time with sound and vibration. In silent mode, it will only vibrate.

About

QuietClock

Features

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Whether on your nightstand, desk, or mounted display, the app stays visible and dims when powered to avoid glare—perfect for passive use. Custom themes and dim delay settings let you shape your ideal timekeeping environment. Digital & Analog clock styles Customizable color themes Auto-dim when device is connected to power Adjustable dim delay and brightness level Private and lightweight - no data tracking Completely free No advertisements

Screenshots

Pre3 screens

QuietClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QuietClock at none against Pre's shown. QuietClock also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Pre's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.5). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pre ships an update every 7 months, QuietClock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Pre versus QuietClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Pre	QuietClock
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	14.0 — better	18.5
Further details — not scored
Size	4 MB	1 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SHINICHI OKAMOTO	Purpose Solutions Limited

In-app purchases

None

Pre

No in-app purchases

None

QuietClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pre free?

Pre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is QuietClock free?

QuietClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Pre or QuietClock have ads?

Pre shows ads; QuietClock does not.

Which is updated more often, Pre or QuietClock?

Pre ships an update every 7 months, and QuietClock every 2 months. Most recently, Pre was updated on October 9, 2026 and QuietClock on September 24, 2026.