Comparison

ShowTime Simple Clock Display vs Steps

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

Head to head
About

ShowTime Simple Clock Display

This app provides a large, clear digital clock with a background that changes color to indicate day or night. It also features an AM/PM indicator and optional spoken time, designed for simplicity and ease of use for anyone needing to quickly determine the time of day.

Highlights
  • Large, clear digital time display
  • Day/night background indicator
  • AM/PM indicator
  • Optional spoken time
  • Always-on display mode
  • Customizable 24-hour format
Features
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Do you, or a loved one, ever get confused when you wake up and are not sure if it is morning or night? This app will help you with that. ShowTime will help seniors, people with dementia or anyone really who needs a quick and easy way to work out what time of day it is. With that in mind, it has been written to be extremely simple to use. In essence, it is a digital clock, with very clear text showing the time. In the default operation, the background will be black at night and white during the day. So if you wake up at say 1:23, and are not sure if it is 1:23 at night, or 1:23 in the afternoon, then the background will help with this confusion. if it is black, then it is 1:23 at night. If it is white, then it is 1:23 in the afternoon. As well as the background, there is an AM/PM indicator beside the time, again helping you work out what part of the day you are in. If you prefer, or find it less confusing, the Settings can be changed to display the time in 24-Hour format. There is also a description, clearing indicating if it is "Night". "Morning" etc. The text is very large and clear, but should you need to, tap on the speaker button to have the time read out to you. By the way, it is also possible to change the settings such that the background is black between sunset and sunrise, and white between sunrise and sunset. NOTE: so that the app continues to display the time, without any interaction, it runs in an "always-on" mode i.e. does not automatically switch to the Lock Screen after a timeout. Because of that, it might be a good idea to keep the device plugged in.

About

Steps

This app helps you track your daily movement and stay active with effortless step counting, distance measurement, and progress visualization. Gain insights into your habits and customize the app's appearance to match your style. It's designed to be user-friendly and motivating for your fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Effortless step tracking
  • Distance measurement (km/miles)
  • Progress visualization (charts)
  • Customizable appearance (icons, colors)
  • Activity insights and trends
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Introducing Steps, your ultimate companion for tracking your daily movement and staying active. Whether you're an avid walker, a runner, or just someone looking to stay fit, Steps provides all the tools you need to monitor your progress and keep you motivated. Main features of Steps: Effortless Tracking: With Steps, tracking your daily steps is as simple as carrying your phone. The app automatically records your steps and displays them in an easy-to-understand interface, helping you stay on top of your fitness goals. Distance Measurement: Whether you prefer kilometres or miles, Steps calculates the total distance you've covered each day. You'll always know how far you've gone, helping you set and achieve new milestones in your fitness journey. Visualise Your Progress: Stay motivated with beautifully designed charts that display your daily, weekly, and monthly step counts and distances. Watch your progress over time and celebrate your achievements as you reach new heights. Customisation Options: Make Steps truly yours by customising the app's appearance. Choose your preferred tint colour and select from a variety of app icons in the settings to match your personal style. Insights and Trends: Gain valuable insights into your walking habits with detailed analytics. Discover trends in your activity levels, identify the days you're most active, and use this data to optimise your fitness routine. Steps is designed to be user-friendly, with no ads or subscriptions to distract you from your fitness goals. Our support team is here to assist with any questions you may have, and we welcome your feedback to help us improve. Take control of your fitness journey with Steps. Track your progress, stay motivated, and reach your goals with ease. Download Steps today and start your journey to a healthier, more active lifestyle! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ShowTime Simple Clock Display4 screens
Steps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Steps at Free against ShowTime Simple Clock Display's $2.99. Steps also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). ShowTime Simple Clock Display's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads 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

Steps is free to download; ShowTime Simple Clock Display costs $2.99 up front. Steps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. ShowTime Simple Clock Display asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShowTime Simple Clock Display holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShowTime Simple Clock Display has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ShowTime Simple Clock Display's written reviews are positive against 83% of Steps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShowTime Simple Clock Display ships an update every 7 months, Steps every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
ShowTime Simple Clock Display versus Steps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShowTime Simple Clock DisplaySteps
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHamiltonsAppsAli Dinc

Customer experience

ShowTime Simple Clock Display

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Steps

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ShowTime Simple Clock Display

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Steps

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time4
  • Buy me an espresso$1.99
  • Buy me a flat white$2.99
  • Treat me to a lunch$4.99
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  • Lifetime Purchase$24.99

Questions

Is ShowTime Simple Clock Display free?
ShowTime Simple Clock Display costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Steps free?
Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ShowTime Simple Clock Display or Steps?
ShowTime Simple Clock Display is rated higher. ShowTime Simple Clock Display averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Steps averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ShowTime Simple Clock Display or Steps have ads?
Neither ShowTime Simple Clock Display nor Steps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShowTime Simple Clock Display or Steps?
ShowTime Simple Clock Display ships an update every 7 months, and Steps every 5 days. Most recently, ShowTime Simple Clock Display was updated on September 27, 2026 and Steps on October 15, 2026.

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