Comparison

Mini Chroma Clock vs AuraDesk

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

Head to head
About

Mini Chroma Clock

Features
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ChromaClock — a color‑coded clock for the rhythm of your day. ChromaClock turns the time on your phone into something you can feel at a glance. Instead of just numbers, the entire screen shifts color throughout the day based on time windows you define — morning yellow, lunchtime green, afternoon blue, evening red, or whatever fits your life. It's a beautifully simple bedside clock, desk companion, kitchen timer reference, and gentle daily rhythm — all in one. HOW IT WORKS • Set up to four time slots, each with a custom start time, end time, message, and background color. • When the clock enters a slot, the background and greeting change automatically. • Outside of any scheduled slot, a default "in‑between" color takes over. • That's it — no accounts, no setup beyond your slots. WHAT YOU SEE • Big, easy‑to‑read time in a rounded display • The full date — day of the week, month, day, year • A friendly greeting you write yourself ("Good Morning", "Time to focus", "Wind down") • Current weather for your location, right in the corner WEATHER, WITHOUT THE FUSS Tap the weather chip to see live conditions and temperature for where you are. Tap again to refresh. Weather data comes from the free, open Open‑Meteo service — no accounts, no tracking, just the forecast. PERFECT FOR • A bedside clock that signals morning vs. late evening at a glance • A desk clock that reminds you when it's lunchtime or time to log off • A kitchen or family clock with messages everyone in the house can read across the room • Kids learning the rhythm of a school day, before they can read a clock • Anyone who wants a calmer, more colorful way to keep time THOUGHTFULLY MADE • Built entirely in modern SwiftUI for iOS • Big, accessible type with high‑contrast color backgrounds • Landscape support — great when propped on a stand or dock • Dark, screen‑friendly design • No ads. No tracking. No accounts. Your settings stay on your device. Set it once, prop it up, and let your day take on a little color.

About

AuraDesk

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Turn your iPhone or iPad into an authentic split-flap clock and a calmer place to focus. AuraDesk combines the nostalgic movement of a mechanical flip clock with practical tools for deep work, study, workouts and quiet desk time. AUTHENTIC FLIP CLOCK • Smooth split-flap animation inspired by classic mechanical departure boards • Carefully balanced typography, spacing, shadows and plate proportions • 12-hour and 24-hour formats • Portrait, landscape and immersive full-screen layouts • A growing collection of handcrafted themes, fonts and colors FOCUS THAT STAYS WITH YOU • Pomodoro timer for focused work and intentional breaks • HIIT interval timer for workouts and stretching routines • Live Activities on the Lock Screen • Dynamic Island progress and timer controls on supported iPhone models • Daily focus streaks, total focus time and recent session history • A 12-week activity heatmap to make consistency visible AMBIENT FOCUS SOUNDS • Brown Noise for a steady, distraction-softening atmosphere • Soft Rain and Ocean Waves for premium members • Background playback continues while your screen is locked • Independent ambient volume control WIDGETS & PROGRESS • Beautiful Home Screen clock widgets in multiple sizes • Event countdowns for important dates • Week, month and year progress widgets • Efficient native rendering designed to respect battery life THEME STUDIO Choose a workspace mood that fits your desk—from Nordic Minimal and Retro Vintage to neon, lo-fi, sakura and midnight-inspired looks. Premium unlocks the complete collection and additional ambient sounds. DESIGNED WITH PRIVACY IN MIND • No account is required • Focus history and preferences are stored on your device • The free experience may display ads and request consent where required • Premium removes ads • Purchases are securely handled by Apple through the App Store Whether you are studying, working remotely, reading, exercising or simply want a beautiful bedside clock, AuraDesk helps your space feel deliberate and your time feel visible. Terms of Use (EULA): https://github.com/khoanguyen1192/khoabao-store/blob/main/AURADESK_TERMS_of_SERVICE.md Privacy Policy: https://github.com/khoanguyen1192/khoabao-store/blob/main/AURADESK_PRIVACY_POLICY.md

Screenshots

Mini Chroma Clock4 screens
AuraDesk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini Chroma Clock at none against AuraDesk's 10. AuraDesk's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 54 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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. AuraDesk sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Mini Chroma Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini Chroma Clock ships an update every 54 months, AuraDesk weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Mini Chroma Clock versus AuraDesk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini Chroma ClockAuraDesk
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 54 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid MickeyKhoa Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Mini Chroma Clock

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

AuraDesk

Subscriptions3
  • AuraDesk Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • AuraDesk Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • AuraDesk Pro Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time7
  • Retro Vintage Theme$0.99
  • Tropical Green Theme$0.99
  • Cappuccino Lo-Fi Theme$0.99
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  • Deep Sea Theme$0.99
  • Volcano Ember Theme$0.99
  • Nordic Minimal Theme$0.99
  • Pro Theme - Future Neon$0.99

Questions

Is Mini Chroma Clock free?
Mini Chroma Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AuraDesk free?
AuraDesk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mini Chroma Clock or AuraDesk have ads?
Neither Mini Chroma Clock nor AuraDesk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mini Chroma Clock or AuraDesk?
Mini Chroma Clock ships an update every 54 months, and AuraDesk weekly. Most recently, Mini Chroma Clock was updated on October 21, 2026 and AuraDesk on October 16, 2026.

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