Comparison

Clock vs Air Clock

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

Head to head
About

Clock

This app helps you manage your time across devices. It offers features like a world clock for global time zones, customizable alarms with music options, a stopwatch for measuring durations, and timers for countdowns.

Highlights
  • World Clock for global time zones
  • Customizable Alarms with music
  • Stopwatch with lap recording
  • Multiple Timers with labels
  • Sleep schedule integration
Features
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Clock helps you manage your time on iOS, iPadOS and macOS. Check the current time anywhere with World Clock, make sure you wake up on time with Alarms, or keep track of passing time with Stopwatch and Timers. World Clock Check the current time in cities around the world. Or quickly see the time difference compared to your local time to make coordinating across time zones easy. Alarms Set regular alarms for any time of day. Choose to set them to repeat on specific days, give them a label and select the sound that plays with each. When your alarm goes off, you can choose to play from a selection of sounds, or pick a song from your Apple Music library. You can also adjust your wake up alarm and sleep schedule from Health right in the Clock app so you can wind down with a Sleep Focus and make sure you always wake up on time. Stopwatch Measure the duration of an event. You can see how much time has lapsed with either a digital or analog stopwatch face, and you can quickly record laps or splits throughout the time. Timers Count down seconds, minutes or hours. Or count down using multiple timers, and add labels and distinct sounds to each. You can also choose to set a timer that stops any music playing in the background—perfect for getting to sleep with your favorite playlist.

About

Air Clock

Enhance your device with a visually stunning and ad-free clock experience. Customize themes, add dynamic photo displays, and utilize integrated widgets for time management. Includes a Pomodoro timer and auditory cues for productivity.

Highlights
  • Ad-free full-screen display
  • Customizable themes and colors
  • Dynamic photo clock integration
  • Multiple widget types (clock, calendar, countdown)
  • Focus Pomodoro timer
  • Auditory and voice chimes
Features
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◆ Pure and Ad-Free A full-screen, immersive experience with zero ads—every tick of the second hand glides smoothly across the screen. Whether you're stealing a glance while working or lazily checking the time before bed, what you see is pure and uninterrupted. ◆ Time Gallery A customizable dynamic photo clock that lets memories from the past accompany the passing of the present. ◆ Your Personal Time Aesthetics Studio Over 60 custom themes and counting. Freely mix and match styles and colors—turn time display into a piece of art on your home screen. ◆ 20+ Fun Widgets to Meet All Your Needs From cute cat paw widgets to sleek transparent designs, whether you need a clock, calendar, countdown, or pixel art, everything integrates seamlessly into your main screen—making time management simple and intuitive. ◆ Focus Pomodoro Timer A powerful Pomodoro and multi-purpose timer perfect for work, study, fitness, cooking, and more. Plan precisely and balance focus with rest for optimal productivity. ◆ Beautiful Interface and Intuitive Interactions Say goodbye to dull designs. Every detail—from fonts and colors to animations and transitions—has been carefully crafted to make checking the time a visual pleasure. ◆ A Symphony for the Senses Choose from ticking sounds, Big Ben chimes, wood block taps, and more. Feel the rhythm of time in a whole new way. ◆ Real Voice Hourly Chime Elegant, real-human voice chimes help you stay aware of time even when you're busy. Let each hour pass with a gentle reminder, turning time into a thoughtful companion. Become an Air Clock member to unlock all premium features—enjoy a completely ad-free experience, free lifetime updates, and the feeling of time flowing effortlessly by your side, like air itself. Every moment deserves to be treated gently. With borderless design, Air Clock blends naturally into your life. We believe managing time shouldn’t be a race—it should be a graceful experience. Let us help you find that perfect balance between efficiency and elegance. Privacy Policy: https://airx.work/privacy.html User Agreement: https://airx.work/terms.html

Screenshots

Clock3 screens
Air Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Air Clock at 5.0 against Clock's 2.5. Air Clock also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (20K vs 2). On price, ads 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. Air Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.39 per month. Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Air Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clock has 20K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clock ships an update every 9 months, Air Clock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Clock versus Air Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockAir Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (20K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings20K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApple志远 冯

Customer experience

Clock

All ratings19,552 ratings
Positive33.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative60.2%
Written reviews4,265 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative77.1%

Air Clock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Clock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Alarms not going off or being silent
  • Alarms disappearing or turning off on their own
  • Timer issues like not showing countdown or not working properly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to set alarms for specific dates
  • Option to silence all alarms for a period
  • More customization for alarm sounds and snooze
  • Separate volume control for alarms
  • Ability to group and manage alarms
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  • Display seconds in digital clock view

Air Clock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Clock

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Air Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly Membership$0.391 Month
  • Pro Annual Membership7 Days trial$2.001 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Membership$4.99

Questions

Is Clock free?
Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Air Clock free?
Air Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clock or Air Clock?
Air Clock is rated higher. Clock averages 2.5 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Air Clock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Clock or Air Clock have ads?
Neither Clock nor Air Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clock or Air Clock?
Clock ships an update every 9 months, and Air Clock fortnightly. Most recently, Clock was updated on September 25, 2026 and Air Clock on July 26, 2026.

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