Comparison

Studio Clock GX2021 vs Digital Clock

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

Head to head
About

Studio Clock GX2021

Transform your space into a professional studio with a highly accurate LED clock inspired by 1970s designs. Perfect for live shows, streams, and podcasts, it offers precise timing and customizable visual elements.

Highlights
  • 1/1000 second accuracy
  • Leap second support
  • 1970s LED design
  • Customizable colors
  • Quarter/half/hourly pips
  • Greenwich Time Signal (GTS)
Features
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Need to host a time sensitive live show, stream or podcast? Turn your room into a professional studio with this clock that provides you the most accurate time, up to 1/1000 second. (+ leap second support) Design and animations are inspired by the LED clocks from the 70s, still used by radio & television studios, airports, and more. Want a more immersive experience? Enable the pips each quarter hour, half hour or every hour and turn up speakers to enjoy the Greenwich Time Signal (GTS) just like the one on the BBC radio stations. Customise the clock to match your channel or brand identity with exclusive colors, available in-app!

About

Digital Clock

Transform your device into a retro LED digital clock with a dot matrix design. Offers multiple time formats, vibrant color options, and a full-screen display. Ideal for bedside tables, desks, or any space needing an elegant timepiece.

Highlights
  • Authentic dot matrix design
  • Multiple time formats (12/24 hr, seconds on/off)
  • 6 vibrant LED color options
  • Full-screen display
  • Optimized for all iPhones and iPads
  • Simple tap-to-access settings
Features
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a stunning retro LED display with this beautifully crafted digital clock app. Experience Nostalgic Digital Beauty Relive the classic era of LED displays with our authentic dot matrix design. Each number is rendered using hundreds of individual glowing dots, creating that iconic retro aesthetic that defined the digital age. Perfect for Any Space Whether it's your bedside table, kitchen counter, or office desk, this full-screen clock turns your iPhone or iPad into an elegant timepiece that's both functional and decorative. Features: Multiple Time Formats - Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour display - Toggle seconds on/off (HH:MM:SS or HH:MM) Beautiful Color Options - Choose from 6 vibrant LED colors: Yellow, Green, Cyan, Orange, Red, and Purple - Each color captures the authentic glow of classic LED displays Optimized for All iPhones and iPads - Automatically adjusts dot size for perfect viewing on iPad Mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro - Crisp, clear display in both portrait and landscape orientations Simple Controls - Tap anywhere on the screen to access settings - Clean, intuitive interface that doesn't distract from the clock - Settings panel matches the retro dot matrix aesthetic Perfect for Any Time - Full-screen display with hidden status bar for distraction-free viewing - Ideal as a bedside clock, desk accessory, or ambient display - Low power consumption for extended use Why You'll Love It: The carefully crafted dot matrix rendering creates an authentic retro experience that's both nostalgic and modern. Each glowing dot is perfectly sized and spaced to recreate the classic LED displays you remember, while taking advantage of your iPad's beautiful screen. Transform your iPad into a piece of retro-futuristic art that tells time beautifully. Download Digital Clock - LED Retro today and bring the golden age of digital displays to your space.

Screenshots

Studio Clock GX20213 screens
Digital Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Digital Clock at none against Studio Clock GX2021's 9. Digital Clock also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Studio Clock GX2021's advantage is ratings volume (79 vs 8) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 days). On price and 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

Both are free to download. Studio Clock GX2021 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Digital Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Digital Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studio Clock GX2021 has 79 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Studio Clock GX2021's written reviews are positive against 100% of Digital Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Studio Clock GX2021 ships an update every 3 days, Digital Clock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Studio Clock GX2021 versus Digital Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudio Clock GX2021Digital Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (79 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings79 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrevor KamhungaSeungJun Lee

Customer experience

Studio Clock GX2021

All ratings79 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative21.6%

Digital Clock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Studio Clock GX2021

One-time9
  • Tangerine$0.99
  • Aqua$0.99
  • Plum$0.99
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  • Banana$0.99
  • Strawberry$0.99
  • Bubblegum$0.99
  • Flora$0.99
  • Maraschino$0.99
  • Color Bundle$2.99
None

Digital Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Studio Clock GX2021 free?
Studio Clock GX2021 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digital Clock free?
Digital Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Studio Clock GX2021 or Digital Clock?
Digital Clock is rated higher. Studio Clock GX2021 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Digital Clock averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Studio Clock GX2021 or Digital Clock have ads?
Neither Studio Clock GX2021 nor Digital Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Studio Clock GX2021 or Digital Clock?
Studio Clock GX2021 ships an update every 3 days, and Digital Clock every 5 days. Most recently, Studio Clock GX2021 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Digital Clock on October 30, 2026.

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