# NewClock vs Hands

The clearest difference is rating: NewClock at 3.7 against Hands's 2.7. NewClock also leads on iOS requirement (15.2 vs 26.2). Hands's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NewClock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Hands sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NewClock holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

NewClock ships an update every 11 months, Hands every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NewClock | Hands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newclock/id1576999183/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-analog-clock-widgets/id6799975642/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EngineZero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573141529) | [Christian James Sheehan Lowry](https://appshunter.io/developer/955296111) |

## What reviewers say

### NewClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newclock/id1576999183)

This utility app redefines your perception of time by allowing you to customize the fundamental units of hours, minutes, and seconds. Tailor your clock to your natural rhythm and gain a new perspective on daily productivity.

**Highlights:** Customizable time units, Change hours, minutes, seconds, Tailor clock to natural rhythm, New perspective on time, Unique daily productivity tool

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |


### Hands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-analog-clock-widgets/id6799975642)

Design and customize your own analog clock widgets for your Home Screen. Choose from various hand and numeral styles, colors, and sizes. Share your creations with the community and explore designs made by others.

**Highlights:** Design custom analog clock widgets, Configure hand and numeral styles, Adjust size, weight, and colors, Use catalog clocks as starting points, Browse and share community designs, Send clocks to friends

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hands Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Hands Pro Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Hands Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NewClock free?

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

### Is Hands free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NewClock or Hands?

NewClock is rated higher. NewClock averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Hands averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do NewClock or Hands have ads?

Neither NewClock nor Hands shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NewClock or Hands?

NewClock ships an update every 11 months, and Hands every 3 days. Most recently, NewClock was updated on October 9, 2026 and Hands on October 14, 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.*